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
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Offered at Manchester & Ocean County Libraries
The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) and Ocean County Library are hosting Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics at local library branches. Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines for individuals age 12 and older are eligible to receive the vaccines. NO APPOINTMENT is necessary and WALK-INs are welcome. (The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require two-doses). In the MANCHESTER LIBRARY, located at 21 Colonial Drive, the Clinic will be hosted on Thursdays, JUNE 17th and JULY 15th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional clinics will be hosted at the Brick Library on June 9 & July 7; Little Egg Harbor Library on June 10 & July 8; Jackson Library on June 16 & July 14; Toms River Library on June 16 & July 14; Point Pleasant Borough Library on June 22 and July 20; Tuckerton Library on June 23 & July 21; and Lavallette Library on June 24 & July 22. For [...]
COVID Vaccinations Available in Whiting – 5/14/2021
Please be advised that Covid-19 Pfizer Vaccinations (two doses) will be available: Friday, May 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, with 2nd doses scheduled for Friday, June 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 30 Schoolhouse Rd., Whiting. Vaccines will be administered by personnel from Medical Mall Pharmacy, Toms River. Pre-registration is preferred to insure enough vaccinations are available. Registration can be completed at: MedicalMallPharmacy.com or by calling the Church office, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 732-350-5001. Please bring your photo ID, insurance card and the attached consent form (Covid Vaccine Consent Form - Click Here). There is no out-of-pocket cost. Additional dates may be scheduled based on demand. If supplies are available, walk-ins will be accepted. Call the church office if handicapped assistance is needed. Additional vaccination sites are available: For [...]
Holly Oaks Bulk Pick Up
Holly Oaks and Wilbur Ave. Residents: Please put your bulk pick up items at the curb today (2/19/2021). Bulk pick up will resume today and/or Monday.
Township Council Reorganizes for 2021
Coming off of a challenging year in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching impact, the Manchester Township Council is looking forward to focusing on restoring normalcy in 2021. The Council members reorganized for the new year during their January 4, 2021, meeting held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Congratulations to Council Members Sam Fusaro, James A. Vaccaro Sr., and Robert Hudak, who took their Oath of Office during the meeting. All were re-elected in the General Election held on November 3, 2020. Following the Oaths, Councilman Craig Wallis was elected to lead as Council President and Councilwoman Joan Brush was elected Vice President. In public remarks, Council President Wallis spoke about the challenges our residents and staff faced in 2020 due to COVID-19. “Last year was a very tough year and the employees really stepped up to help the residents,” he said. Despite these [...]
Update from RecycleCoach
We hope you are staying safe and keeping indoors as much as possible due to hazardous air conditions caused by the Canadian wildfires.
As information continues to change, now is a critical time to make use of your Outbound Notifications to send residents any necessary updates. You can do this easily by logging into the Client Portal and selecting Notifications.
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