WELCOME TO MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP
Manchester Township is located in beautiful Ocean County, New Jersey, just minutes from the Jersey Shore and
in between New York City, Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Manchester is nestled in the New Jersey Pinelands and we are Ocean County’s best kept secret!
We thank you for your interest in Manchester Township
Beautiful Parks, Lakes, and Preserved Open Space, our top notch municipal services and our vibrant and dynamic community makes Manchester a great place to live, work, and raise a family. That is why the June 2012 edition of Inside New Jersey, a monthly publication of the Star Ledger, rated Manchester Township as such a great place to retire in New Jersey. Manchester Township offers something for everyone!
The goal of our website is to provide you with information about our municipality. Here you can learn about the many departments we have and the services that we offer. This is the hub where you will find a vast amount of information about our local government at your convenience and your leisure.
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Court for 2/12/25 Canceled
Due to impending snow storm, Municipal Court is canceled for 02/12/25. All cases will be rescheduled.
Four Chaplains Day Recognized in Manchester Township
Mayor Joseph Hankins recently had the honor of presenting Manchester Township Police Chaplains Pastor Owen Alston and Pastor Frank Watson, and U.S. Air Force Chaplain Rabbi Raphael Berdugo, with a Proclamation in recognition of Four Chaplains Day. Observed annually on February 3rd, Four Chaplains Day commemorates the selfless and heroic actions of four military chaplains during World War II, as they sacrificed their lives to save others in the face of a sinking ship. Manchester Township is home to a distinguished and proud Veterans community, and it remains incumbent upon us, as a community, to remember and honor the tremendous sacrifice of those who served our country. May we all reflect upon the selfless acts of the Four Chaplains, and engage in acts of kindness, understanding, and unity in the spirit of their memory.
February 3, 2025 Meeting of the Planning Board is Canceled
February 3, 2025 Meeting of the Planning Board is Canceled
Mayor Hankins Asserts Commitment to Residents; Addresses Merger Petition
Please see the following Press Release issued by Mayor Joseph Hankins addressing the unsubstantiated rumors regarding the potential for municipal consolidation. Mayor Hankins Addresses Petition - PDF
Land Sale Notification
Public Auction of Real Property
Please be advised that Manchester Township, a municipality in Ocean County New Jersey, will be offering two properties for sale to the highest bidder. Anyone wishing to bid must deliver, on or before, 10am on Monday November 3, 2025, a sealed bid with their best offer for the property. Bids must be addressed to Teri Giercyk, Manchester Township Municipal Clerk, and must clearly state on the outside of the envelope that it is a sealed bid, for Property A, or Property B, to be opened at 10am on November 3, 2025. If anyone is bidding on both properties, each bid must be in a separate sealed envelope. Each bid must contain the following information:
- Name, Address, email and phone number of the bidder.
- The total amount being offered for the property.
- A certified check, cashiers check or money order for 10% of the total amount offered.
If bids are being mailed they should be addressed to: Teri Giercyk, Municipal Clerk Manchester Township 1 Colonial Drive Manchester, NJ 08759
For in person delivery, on or before 10am, 11/3/25: Teri Giercyk, Municipal Clerk Manchester Township 1 Colonial Drive Manchester, NJ 08759
All closing costs of Manchester Township, estimated to be no more than $1,000, shall be added to
the winning bid amount and shall be paid by the purchaser at closing. The winning bidder’s 10%
deposit shall be retained by the Township as a deposit on the purchase. Deposits from any
unsuccessful bidders shall be returned.
Properties Available for Purchase
Parcel A – Block 1.63, Lots 1-4, Minimum Bid – $290,000.00
1101 Third Ave. Pine Lake Park
100’ x 100’ Conforming Lot
Parcel B – Block 1.231, Lots 37 & 39, Minimum Bid – $290,000.00
1909 Commonwealth Blvd. Pine Lake Park
150’ x 100’ Conforming Lot
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
