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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!

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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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Energy Aggregation Special Meeting Notice and Information

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, the Manchester Township Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The Agenda topic for this Special Meeting is the Energy Aggregation program for Manchester Township. Formal Action will be taken and public is welcome to attend via Zoom. Below you will find the information needed to access the meeting. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/92940027819?pwd=UUFDVFhnNFRWUkZYeGI5SVRZZ3YrZz09 Passcode: 935368 Or One tap mobile : +13126266799,,92940027819#,,,,*935368# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,92940027819#,,,,*935368# US (New York) Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Webinar ID: 929 4002 7819 Passcode: 935368 cyk, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk

March 12th, 2024|

Mayor Arace and Township Council Accept Housing Award

Yesterday, Mayor Rob Arace and the Township Council were honored to accept the Outstanding Municipal Partner award on behalf of Manchester Township from the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey. Making the presentation was Kristine Novakowski, executive director for Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity. The award was presented in recognition of Manchester Township's collaborative role in constructing a house on donated land along Route 539 that is now home to a mother and her two daughters. "What Habitat for Humanity was able to do for this family is really incredible," said Council President Roxanne Conniff. "It was a really amazing thing to see the community come together for this project." Manchester Township was recognized as an Outstanding Municipal Partner for assisting with the lot consolidation and permitting process, as well as ensuring the safe delivery of the modular home delivered from Normandy Beach. We wish many happy memories [...]

February 27th, 2024|
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PROPERTY TAX REWARD PROGRAM

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Property tax credits every time you shop in Manchester, whiting and

Lakehurst at participating businesses.

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