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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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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Township Council Reorganizes for 2026; Mayor Hankins Takes Oath
Mayor Joseph Hankins took his Oath of Office before the Manchester Township Council during the governing body’s Reorganization Meeting held on January 5, 2026, following his November 2025 election to complete the unexpired term of previous mayor Robert Arace, which concludes on December 31, 2026. Mayor Hankins, a lifelong township resident and former Manchester Police officer, addressed the members of Council and the public in attendance, thanking them for the opportunity to continue his service to the community. “I want to thank everyone for their support,” said Mayor Hankins in his remarks delivered in the Municipal Complex Courtroom. “I look forward to working with everyone — this is a great group to lead as Mayor, and I want to thank everyone for their time and efforts as we continue to work for the residents of Manchester Township.” For 2026, Roxanne Conniff will retain her role as Council President, as will [...]
Environmental Meeting Canceled for 12/16/2025
December 16th Meeting Cancelation Notice
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. December 8th, 2025 Special Meeting PUBLIC NOTICE
ZONING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the lack of availability of the Manchester Township High School Auditorium on January 22, 2026, Case 24-48- Congregation Mikvah of PLP will not be heard as previously announced at the November 20th meeting. A new special meeting date will be posted and published in accordance with the MLUL, once that date has been determined. The re-organizational meeting and regular meeting of the Manchester ZBA will still be held on January 22, 2026 at 1 Colonial Drive in the Court Room.
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