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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2025 Reassessment Information
2025 Reassessment please visit https://manchestertwp.com/departments/department-of-administration/tax-assessor/ Manchester - After several months of preparation, the reassessment of Manchester Township is under way. A letter by the Tax Assessor Martin Lynch was mailed on January 2, 2024, to each property owner informing them of the start of the reassessment process. The Ocean County Board of Taxation approved the Township to conduct a reassessment in November of 2023 to be completed by tax year 2025. The difference between a revaluation and a reassessment is that a reassessment is completed by the municipal Tax Assessor and a revaluation is completed by an outside firm, usually at a much higher cost. Reassessment is the process of appraising all real estate in a municipality according to its full and fair value, to ensure that each property owner pays their fair share of taxes. The process is revenue neutral, meaning the purpose is not to raise property taxes. [...]
Community Gathers for Christmas in the Pines
Still thinking about Christmas in the Pines this past weekend! Another magnificent event produced by Manchester Recreation! Thank you to everyone who turned Harry Wright Lake into a winter wonderland. Can't wait for next year!
How Can Senior Services Help You?
Manchester Township Senior Services offers Information & Assistance to senior residents 60 years of age or older or persons on disability.
Mayor Arace and Honored Guests Commemorate Veterans Day
Continuing a proud annual tradition in Manchester Township, our hometown United States Service Members were honored during a moving Veterans Day ceremony outside of Town Hall on November 11, 2023. "It is an honor to stand for you and to offer our heartfelt appreciation to the veterans who bravely defend our nation," said Mayor Rob Arace during his keynote address. "On this Veterans Day, we come together to remember the unwavering commitment and selflessness of those who have answered the call to protect our great nation.” Honored guest Congressman Chris Smith next offered remarks, beginning by thanking Roger P. Grenier, chairman of Manchester Township’s Veterans Advisory Committee, for the organization’s advocacy work performed on behalf of our local veterans in need of assistance. “Because of your selfless sacrifice and bravery, we [...]
Council Vacancy
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEMBER – Resumes are being accepted by the Manchester Township Council for the purpose of filling a vacancy created by the appointment of one of its members as Mayor, for the un-expired term that ends on December 31, 2026. Interested candidates should note that they will be appointed to the position until December 31, 2025 but will be required to run in the November 4, 2025 general election to fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term. Interested residents should send their resume to Teri Giercyk, Municipal Clerk, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759 or emailing to clerk@manchestertwp.com, by 4 P.M. on January 21, 2025. Pleas call 732-657-8121 ext. 3200 with any questions.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
