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
Mayor Arace Issues Proclamations
Mayor Rob Arace was honored to present two Proclamations at the April 24, 2023, Township Council meeting in recognition of individuals who work tirelessly in betterment of our community! First, Clerk Teri Giercyk accepted a Proclamation recognizing Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Teri and her staff play a critical role in our Township, serving "as the information center on functions of local government and community." Next, the Mayor recognized our Public Safety Telecommunicators, presenting a Proclamation to Supervisor Stephanie Norton. PSTs are often referred to as the "first, first responders" who answer calls for help, obtain accurate information, and coordinate the appropriate response. Take a look at the attached Proclamations for more details on what our Office of the Clerk and Communications Section do for our residents! Thank you to these dedicated professionals for serving our Township!
Recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Today, March 29, 2023, on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. Mayor Rob Arace had the privilege of presenting Joseph Rucci, who represented the Manchester Township Veterans Advisory Committee, with a Proclamation at the March 27, 2023, Township Council meeting in recognition of the day. We remain grateful, always, to all who serve our country, including many of our Manchester Township residents. Thank you.
Councilman Craig Wallis Takes Oath
Welcome, Councilman Craig Wallis, who ceremoniously took his Oath of Office, administered by Mayor Rob Arace, at the February 13, 2023, Township Council meeting. Mr. Wallis fills the vacancy left when former Councilman Samuel Fusaro resigned his seat effective January 15, 2023. The Council solicited applications for the vacancy and interviewed five candidates before selecting Mr. Wallis for the position. Councilman Wallis, who has lived in Manchester Township with his family since 1996, first won election to the Council in 2004. He did not run in the 2022 general election, but decided to seek a return to public service when Mr. Fusaro resigned. "I'd like to thank the Council for welcoming me back," said Councilman Wallis. "It's going to be an exciting year, especially with our new Council President (Roxanne Conniff) and Councilman (Joseph) Hankins. They bring a freshness to this whole organization." Councilman Wallis' term will expire on December [...]
Municipal Clerk’s office will be closed Thursday February 29th
Municipal Clerk’s office will be closed Thursday February 29th from 8:30 to noon for Election Day Training.
Please email us at clerk@manchestertwp.com and we will get back to you.


























