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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National Silver Star Banner Day
In recognition of, Mayor Joseph Hankins was proud to issue a Proclamation which was accepted by Veterans Advisory Committee Chairman Roger Grenier during this week's Township Council meeting. In part, the Proclamation reads: "The Silver Star Medal is the third-highest military decoration awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States for extraordinary heroism in combat, and the Silver Star Banner is a symbol of pride and recognition for the families of those who have received this esteemed honor. This day serves to acknowledge and honor the brave men and women of Manchester Township, both past and present, who have demonstrated extraordinary courage and sacrifice in service to our nation, many of whom are recipients of the Silver Star Medal." Manchester Township's governing body joins with our residents today, and everyday, to offer our profound gratitude to all those who served our country and sacrificed so [...]
Court for 04/16/25 Canceled Due to Technical Difficulties
Cases to be heard today will rescheduled for a later date.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
