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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Zoning Board Special Meetings Notice
A SPECIAL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING IS SCHEDULED ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2025 AT 6:30PM AT THE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 101 HAWKS WAY, MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ 08759 FOR CASE #24-48 – CONGREGATION MIKVAH OF PLP AT 1209 NINTH AVENUE MANCHESTER, NJ 08759 A SPECIAL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING IS SCHEDULED ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 30TH, 2025 AT 6:30PM AT THE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 101 HAWKS WAY, MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ 08759 FOR CASE #24-48 – CONGREGATION MIKVAH OF PLP AT 1209 NINTH AVENUE MANCHESTER, NJ 08759
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 [...]
December 8th, 2025 Special Meeting PUBLIC NOTICE
Please take notice that on the 8th day of December, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Manchester Township Municipal Building located at 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, New Jersey, the Manchester Township Planning Board will hold a special hearing.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
