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!
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John McGuire, Manchester Township’s Community Champion for 2025
Mayor Joseph Hankins and the Township Council were pleased to welcome Chief Antonio Ellis and Municipal Alliance Coordinator Barbara Sprechman to this week's Council meeting, where they presented the 2025 Community Champion Award to John McGuire! A staple of our community, Mr. McGuire has dedicated countless hours and resources to make his town a better place. A retired elevator mechanic, Mr. McGuire began his decades of service assisting the Manchester Little League in the 1980s, when he helped to secure better playing fields and snack bars for the organization. Since then, he has been actively involved with the Manchester Township Police, Police Athletic League, Municipal Alliance and School District. Mr. McGuire has been a pillar of the community for more than 20 years. He's always looking for ways to help out, whether that means offering his time to mentor children or donating funds to help purchase equipment that keeps our [...]
July 9th Harry Wright Lake Concert Postponed
Due to the inclement weather expected this evening, the concert for tonight Wednesday, July 9th at Harry Wright Lake has been canceled. We have rescheduled the show for Wednesday, August 13th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Planning Board Meeting for July 7th canceled
The Planning Board Meeting for July 7th, 2025 has been canceled. https://manchestertwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/pb-cancel-meeting-7-7-25.pdf
Celebrating Manchester Day 2025
Thinking back to all the fun we had at Manchester Day this past weekend! Mayor Joseph Hankins and the Township Council were pleased to welcome so many of our residents to Harry Wright Lake for a fun-filled day shared with our community. With rides, vendors, activities, music from Kickin' Wing, and a spectacular fireworks display, it was a memorable day for all. Thank you to everyone who attended, organized, and sponsored this annual Manchester Township tradition, especially our amazing Manchester Recreation staff! We can’t wait for next year! As Mayor Hankins said, "events like Manchester Day remind us why our township is such a special place."
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
