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.
If there is something that you cannot find, please feel free to contact us during normal business hours and we will be pleased to assist you with any questions. Also, please check back often as we update the site frequently
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Manchester Employees Wear Pink for Awareness
Thank you to all of our Manchester Township employees who showed their support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing their finest pink outfits today! Additionally, donations to the American Cancer Society are being collected in the town hall lobby. Thank you to everyone who has made a contribution! Check out the information table next time you visit!
Trick or Treat Information
Trick or Treat is only a couple of weeks away in Manchester Township, to be held on October 31, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.! We would like to offer some tips to ensure everyone has a safe and fun-filled day! • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. • Make sure that shoes fit properly, costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with an open flame, costumes should not obstruct vision. • Children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult. • Plan your route and share it with family members. • Carry a flashlight so you can be seen by others. • If possible, stay in groups and walk on sidewalks. If no sidewalk is available, use the farthest edge of the roadway. • Look both ways before crossing the street and try to cross only at corners. Do not hide or cross [...]
Thurman Pruitt Honored with Proclamation
Yesterday was a proud day for Manchester Township, as Mayor Rob Arace and the Township Council recognized Mr. Thurman Pruitt, an exemplary resident who served the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company and the Manchester Volunteer First Aid for an impressive 52 years. Additionally, Mr. Pruitt was a Manchester Little League coach and mentor. His commitment to his community was previously recognized by the 200 Club of Ocean County, which presented him the Meritorious Service Award. "I urge all residents of Manchester to join me in expressing our deep appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Thurman Pruitt for his exceptional dedication and service to our community," reads Mayor Arace's message in the Proclamation. From a grateful Manchester Township community, thank you, Mr. Pruitt, for your years of selfless service!
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
