Congratulations to Public Works Director Al Yodakis on being named Municipal Engineer of the Year by the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers! According to Matthew S. Halpin, executive director of the NJSME, Director Yodakis "was selected by his peers for his ability to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic by instituting policies and safety protocols in Manchester Twp., establishing work from home capabilities, part-time staffing for essential employees, all while maintaining forward progress on projects through the utilization of consulting and in-house staff. These feats are no surprise to the NJSME, as the organization has long benefitted from Al’s leadership through the years as an Officer and Past President, the Chairman of the Golf Outing Committee, and as a liaison to young engineers considering the profession of municipal engineering." This is a tremendous honor that makes all of us in Manchester Township, from the administration to our residents, proud. Director [...]

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, 2020. The enormous sacrifices our Veterans and their families make was honored during Mayor Kenneth Palmer’s keynote speech. He remarked that, despite the turmoil in today’s political climate, including a tumultuous Presidential election season, our Veterans remain a constant source of pride for our Country and are to thank that free and fair elections may be held. Other elected officials attending the ceremony were Township Council Members Joan Brush and Robert Hudak. Roger P. Grenier, chairman of Manchester Township’s Veterans Advisory Committee, offered opening remarks and presented commemorative pins to the Veterans in attendance. It was a moving morning of remembrances featuring performances from Cassidy Gobel. Bagpiper John Giblin provided [...]