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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Harry Wright Lake Concert Relocated Wednesday, August 20th
Due to the inclement weather expected this evening, the concert for tonight Wednesday, August 20th at Harry Wright Lake featuring "Julian & Dominique" and the "Sensational Soul Cruisers" has been moved to the Manchester High School Auditorium. (101 Hawks Way, Manchester NJ 08759). No one will be permitted in the school until 5:30pm. Please note the auditorium only holds 600 people. Once we reach capacity the venue will close. In addition, food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium. Parking is available in the front of the school and in the lot next to the football field.
Introducing the “Senior Bites” Program to Support Seniors and Local Restaurants
Mayor Joseph Hankins proudly announced the launch of a new program aimed at addressing food insecurity and social isolation among senior residents. The “Senior Bites” program, a pilot program created by Manchester Senior Services with the support of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, officially kicked off at Heritage Restaurant in Whiting—the first participating restaurant in the township. Mayor Hankins was joined by Manchester’s Director of Senior Services Melissa DePalma, Ocean County Senior Services Director Maria LaFace, and Nick Bokhari, owner of Heritage Restaurant. Together, they introduced the program and celebrated the collaborative efforts that made it possible. Nick was a true pleasure to work with throughout the development of Senior Bites—his compassion and commitment to ensuring no one goes hungry is truly inspiring. In addition to participating in this program, Nick regularly donates food to local churches, ensuring that excess meals are shared with those in need rather [...]
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 [...]
Clerks Office Closure 10/9
The Clerk’s Office will be closed Thursday October 9th from 8:30am to Noon for Election Training.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
