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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July 9th Harry Wright Lake Concert Postponed
Due to the inclement weather expected this evening, the concert for tonight Wednesday, July 9th at Harry Wright Lake has been canceled. We have rescheduled the show for Wednesday, August 13th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Planning Board Meeting for July 7th canceled
The Planning Board Meeting for July 7th, 2025 has been canceled. https://manchestertwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/pb-cancel-meeting-7-7-25.pdf
Celebrating Manchester Day 2025
Thinking back to all the fun we had at Manchester Day this past weekend! Mayor Joseph Hankins and the Township Council were pleased to welcome so many of our residents to Harry Wright Lake for a fun-filled day shared with our community. With rides, vendors, activities, music from Kickin' Wing, and a spectacular fireworks display, it was a memorable day for all. Thank you to everyone who attended, organized, and sponsored this annual Manchester Township tradition, especially our amazing Manchester Recreation staff! We can’t wait for next year! As Mayor Hankins said, "events like Manchester Day remind us why our township is such a special place."
Structured Learning Experience Program Grad Honored
This week, Mayor Joseph Hankins had the honor of presenting a Proclamation to Charles Scott, a Manchester Township Super Senior who provided invaluable assistance to our Municipal Clerk's Office, in celebration of his graduation from Manchester Township High School! Charles participated in the High School’s Structured Learning Experience Program for the past two years, offering his time and talents weekly to assist in the Municipal Clerk’s Office. His dedication, work ethic, and attention to detail made him an invaluable member of the Clerk's team! We invite our residents to read the entire attached Proclamation to learn more about Charles and the great work that he did. Thank you, Charles, for your dedication to your Township and helping others! We all wish you the very best as you start your next chapter!
Energy Aggregation Info Session: October 6, 2025
Manchester Township invites all residents to attend our in-person information session to learn more and ask questions about the MCEA Round IV Program on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Manchester Civic Center in the Basement of Manchester Town Hall. Drop in any time between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.!
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
