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
In Photos: Memorial Day 2023
Each year, we are proud to see the tremendous outpouring of support from so many in our community on Memorial Day. This morning's commemoration at World War II Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting to honor those who bravely gave everything while serving our Country was moving, as always. During his keynote address, Mayor Rob Arace honored the many service members, including residents of Manchester Township, who gave all in service to our Country. "May we cherish the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May we be forever grateful for their courage and dedication. And may we strive to be worthy of their sacrifice as we work together to build a brighter future for all," the Mayor said. Joining Mayor Arace at the ceremony were Council President Roxanne Conniff, Vice President James Vaccaro, Councilmember [...]
Recognizing National EMS Week
As we mark National EMS Week (May 21-27, 2023), Mayor Rob Arace and the Township Council were proud to recognize the heroic efforts of Manchester Township's Emergency Medical Services members! The Mayor publicly thanked members of Manchester Division of Emergency Services and presented a Proclamation to Dir. Robert Baran during the May 22, 2023, Township Council meeting. National EMS Week was authorized in 1974 as a way to celebrate the important work these professionals accomplish on a daily basis. Manchester Township is a better place because of their dedicated service our residents. We thank you for all that you do!
Emergency Responders Honored
The heroic efforts of all Manchester Township emergency responders, from volunteer to career, in battling the Jimmy's Waterhole wildfire were recognized by Mayor Rob Arace with a Proclamation presented during the May 8, 2023, Township Council meeting. These brave individuals received a well deserved standing ovation from Members of Council, as well as the public in attendance. A grateful Township thanks you for all that you do!


























