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.
If there is something that you cannot find, please feel free to contact us during normal business hours and we will be pleased to assist you with any questions. Also, please check back often as we update the site frequently
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3rd Annual Christmas in the Pines
December 9th 2pm-7pm
Community Cleanup November 18th, 2023 Flyer
Community Cleanup November 18th, 2023 Flyer
Manchester Employees Wear Pink for Awareness
Thank you to all of our Manchester Township employees who showed their support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing their finest pink outfits today! Additionally, donations to the American Cancer Society are being collected in the town hall lobby. Thank you to everyone who has made a contribution! Check out the information table next time you visit!
Trick or Treat Information
Trick or Treat is only a couple of weeks away in Manchester Township, to be held on October 31, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.! We would like to offer some tips to ensure everyone has a safe and fun-filled day! • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. • Make sure that shoes fit properly, costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with an open flame, costumes should not obstruct vision. • Children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult. • Plan your route and share it with family members. • Carry a flashlight so you can be seen by others. • If possible, stay in groups and walk on sidewalks. If no sidewalk is available, use the farthest edge of the roadway. • Look both ways before crossing the street and try to cross only at corners. Do not hide or cross [...]
In Photos: Memorial Day 2023
Each year, we are proud to see the tremendous outpouring of support from so many in our community on Memorial Day. This morning’s commemoration at World War II Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting to honor those who bravely gave everything while serving our Country was moving, as always.
During his keynote address, Mayor Rob Arace honored the many service members, including residents of Manchester Township, who gave all in service to our Country.
“May we cherish the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May we be forever grateful for their courage and dedication. And may we strive to be worthy of their sacrifice as we work together to build a brighter future for all,” the Mayor said.
Joining Mayor Arace at the ceremony were Council President Roxanne Conniff, Vice President James Vaccaro, Councilmember Joseph Hankins, Councilmember Michele Zolezi, Councilmember Craig Wallis, and members of the Manchester Veterans Advisory Committee. The proceedings included patriotic musical performances, a martial arts demonstration, presentation of wreaths by local organizations, and the playing of “Taps” to close the program.
Thank you to Manchester Recreation for organizing this event each year, Public Works staff for set up support, and to all of the residents and civic groups that were in attendance.
We also thank all those who participated in the program, including the Manchester Police honor guard, Manchester Volunteer Fire Department, Ridgeway Vol. Fire Co. #1 Sta. 34, Whiting Fire Company Sta. 33, Manchester Division of Emergency Services, Veterans Advisory Committee Chairman Roger Grenier, Veterans Advisory Committee member Arthur M. Wright Jr., Rev. David Rittinger of Whiting Bible Church, the Singing Raconteurs, Manchester High School Marching Band, Manchester High School ROTC, Master Manny’s Kum Sung, and performers Marisiya Goins and Jurissa DeOcampo.
You all helped to make this Memorial Day commemoration a special community event for the many residents in attendance.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
