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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2022 Memorial Day Ceremony
Year after year, we are always proud to see the tremendous support from so many in our community on Memorial Day. This morning's commemoration at Grand Army Memorial Park, Pine Lake Park, to honor those who bravely gave everything while serving our Country was moving, as always. During his keynote address, Mayor Robert Hudak honored the many service members, including residents of Manchester Township, who made the ultimate sacrifice or have suffered the loss of a loved one while in service to our Country. "Our duty is not only to keep their memory, but the cause for which they gave their lives," said Mayor Hudak. "We should not simply remember our beloved dead for a few moments today, but live our lives in service to others. It is important we seek opportunities to give back, and perpetuate the cause of freedom." Joining Mayor Hudak at the ceremony were [...]
Free Tree Seedlings for Residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Department of Public Works April 14, 2022 732-657-8121 “New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign Provides Free Tree Seedlings to Residents in Manchester Township” Manchester Township - Free tree seedlings will be available to Manchester residents in the month of April as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. This program helps communities replace trees damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. From 9 AM to 3 PM on Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23 residents will be able to pick up tree seedlings at town hall (1 Colonial Drive). Seedlings are available on a first come, first served basis, and also come with instructions on how to store, care for, and plant them. The guides help residents choose the right place on a property to plant a tree while keeping in mind the tree’s full-grown size in the future. [...]
Rain Barrel Workshop – March 28, 2022
The Manchester Resident Rain Barrel Workshop will be held on March 28, 2022, at Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive.
2022 Manchester Citizen
2022 The Manchester Citizen
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