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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Veterans Day Ceremony 2025
Continuing a proud annual tradition in Manchester Township, our hometown United States Service Members were honored during a moving Veterans Day ceremony held inside the Municipal Complex Courtroom on November 11, 2025. "Our Veterans represent the best of our country. They've stood watch in times of peace and answered the call in times of conflict," said Mayor Joseph Hankins during his keynote address. "Their strength, integrity, and commitment to something greater than themselves remind us of what true service means.” Following the introduction of the proceedings by Roger P. Grenier, chairman of the Manchester Township’s Veterans Advisory Committee, honored guest State Senator Carmen Amato offered remarks and presented a Veterans Day resolution issued by the State Senate and General Assembly. Proudly joining the ceremony were numerous local service members representing their branch of service, as well as members of the Manchester Township Council. It was a moving morning [...]
Environmental Commission Fall-Clean Up 2025
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP PLEASE JOIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ON: November 15, 2025 FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 PM. AT THE MANCHESTER LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD Earth Day Clean-up November 15th,2025
Update: Veterans Day Ceremony Location Change
Due to high winds and low temperatures, the Veterans Day Ceremony will be held indoors in the Town Hall courtroom. Please join us Tuesday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. as we honor and celebrate the bravery and sacrifices of all U.S. Veterans. We look forward to seeing you there.
Zoning Board Special Meeting Notice – Congregation Mikvah
A SPECIAL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE 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
Environmental Commission Fall-Clean Up 2025
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP
PLEASE JOIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ON:
November 15, 2025
FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 PM.
AT THE MANCHESTER LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
