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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Township Building Mask Policy
A mask or face covering will be required for entry for those visitors of any Manchester Township Municipal Building who are unvaccinated against COVID-19. Those who are vaccinated do not require a mask or face covering. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Manchester Community Comes Together for Annual Tree Lighting
🎄🎄🎄Thanks to everyone who shared in making our annual #TreeLighting Ceremony a hit! As always, we were glad to see so many of our neighbors and friends come together to celebrate the holiday season with music, fun, and a special visit from Santa himself. Manchester Recreation never fails to impress, creating a winter wonderland each year at Town Hall! Mayor Robert Hudak welcomed all those in attendance, and on behalf of all of us at Manchester Township, conveyed warm wishes for a joyful holiday season. We're thankful for everyone who attended and shared in this special event! Special guests included Council Vice President Joan Brush, Councilman James Vaccaro, and Councilwoman Michele Zolezi, as well as Reverend Rittinger who offered the opening Invocation. Holiday performances were given by the Manchester School Chorus, Cub Scout Pack 44, Marisiya Goins and Cassidy Gobel. A special "Thank You!" goes [...]
Manchester Township Honors Veterans at Annual Ceremony
Continuing a proud annual tradition in Manchester Township, our hometown United States Service Members were honored during a moving Veterans Day ceremony at Town Hall on November 11, 2021. The enormous sacrifices our Veterans and their families make was honored during Mayor Robert Hudak's keynote address. The Mayor also highlighted the bravery of our Veterans and their willingness to stand up for their country during trying times. “In a world where we hear a lot of talk, our Veterans took action,” Mayor Hudak said. “Now, it’s our duty to ensure our Veterans receive the support and care they need. We must do our part for our Veterans. Let us do something every day to thank them.” Other elected officials attending the ceremony were Township Council Vice President Joan Brush, Councilman Sam Fusaro, Councilman James Vaccaro, and Councilwoman Michelle Zolezi. Roger P. Grenier, chairman of Manchester Township’s Veterans Advisory [...]
Trick or Treat Information
With #TrickOrTreat only a few days away this Sunday, October 31, 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 in between parked cars. • Only Trick or Treat [...]
Farm Market Vouchers Available
Manchester Township Senior Services Department will be distributing Farm Market Vouchers in the amount of $50 per person to purchase Jersey Fresh Produce for Low Income Seniors, who are 60 years of age or older. We will distribute vouchers on a first come-first serve basis until all vouchers have been distributed.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
