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 Meeting Cancelation September 29t, 2025 Explained
Due to a publishing error and not meeting statutory requirements for notice, the Special meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29th, 2025 has been cancelled. The meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025 will be held subject to proper notice. EXPLANATION FROM COUNSEL HERE
Energy Aggregation Meeting 10/6 9am – 4pm
Notice - An energy aggregation meeting will be held October 6th, 10am until 4pm in the Manchester Civic Center. Gabel Associates will be on hand to answer program questions.
Manchester Community Commemorates Sept. 11
This morning, our community came together in solemn remembrance of the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, paying tribute to the lives lost and acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of those who bravely served on that day and in the years since. Alongside our residents, Council President Roxanne Conniff, members of the Township Council, Chief of Police Antonio Ellis, department heads, emergency first responders, and esteemed guests gathered for a remembrance ceremony at Manchester Town Hall. "We gather not only to remember the tragedy of September 11th, but also to reaffirm our commitment to unity, resilience, and the values that bind us as a community and as a nation," said Council President Conniff, who delivered opening remarks. "Today, in a world where we so often find ourselves divided, let us carry that same spirit of community forward." Councilmember Sandy Drake, a retired Manchester Township Police Officer who [...]
Zoning Board Meeting Cancelation September 29t, 2025 Explained
Due to a publishing error and not meeting statutory requirements for notice, the Special meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29th, 2025 has been cancelled.
The meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025 will be held subject to proper notice.
EXPLANATION FROM COUNSEL HERE
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
