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!
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Manchester Commemorates Veterans Day 2020
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 [...]
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Cancelled
Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions and for the safety of our residents, this year's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony scheduled for this Friday, December 4th has been canceled. The Recreation Department and Manchester Township would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season
Council Meeting 11/23 to be held Virtual
Please note that this evening's (November 23, 2020) Township Council Meeting will be held virtually through Zoom. The notice below has all of the info required to join: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., and in consideration of Executive Order No. 103, issued by Governor Murphy on March 9, 2020, declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency in the State of New Jersey, the Township of Manchester does hereby notify the public that to protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens while ensuring the continued functioning of government, there will be a meeting of the Council of the Township of Manchester at 6:00 p.m. on November 23, 2020 at 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, New Jersey will be held electronically only. Formal action will be taken. Below you will find the information needed to access the [...]
Zoning Board Meeting Change
“Please be advised that case #2039 has requested to be carried to the November 1 , 2020 ZBA meeting at 6:30 p.m. located at Town Hall”
Environmental Commission Meeting Canceled for 1/9/2024
The Environmental Commission Meeting for tonight, 01/09/2024 has been canceled due to impending weather.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
