Unemployment Rate Decreases In Manchester Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Ocean County decreased recently.

Candidate Challenging Hudak In Manchester Mayoral Race

Robert Arace said he will challenge Robert Hudak, who was appointed to serve as mayor through the end of 2021, in the November election.

Manchester Township: Petitions For Elections Ready!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Municipal Election held in Manchester Township on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Positions ...

Manchester Police Bid Chief Parker A Happy Retirement

Lisa Parker closed out her career with the Manchester Township Police Department.

Manchester Township: Council Vacancy Information

Council Vacancy Information

Manchester Township: Manchester Councilman Robert Hudak Appointed Mayor

Councilman Robert Hudak was appointed Manchester Township's new mayor following the recent resignation of former Mayor Kenneth Palmer, w ...

Manchester Council Chooses Hudak As Mayor

The council appointed fellow councilman Robert Hudak to serve as mayor; the council appointed him 2 years ago to fill a council vacancy.

Palmer Confirmed As Judge, Steps Downs As Manchester Mayor

"I am extremely humbled to be selected," Palmer said of the judgeship. The Township Council will choose his replacement.

Manchester Township: Mayor Kenneth Palmer Steps Down

To Manchester Residents, Friends and Supporters: Yesterday (June 24, 2021), the New Jersey Senate voted to confirm my nomination to se ...

Ocean County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Manchester area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Manchester Town Hall Reopens To Public Monday

Residents will be able to get services in person at the township's building, for the first time since the pandemic hit.

Manchester Mayor Palmer Nominated To Superior Court Judgeship

Ken Palmer said he was notified last week that he had been nominated to serve as a Superior Court judge.

Manchester Council Weighing Retail Cannabis Ban

The town council has two meetings set this week, including a special session Tuesday, and several important issues on the agendas.

Unemployment Decreases In Manchester Area: Feds

Ocean County's unemployment rate is lower than the New Jersey average.

Manchester Council To Rip NJ Natural Gas Rate Hike Request

The council is meeting virtually Monday evening. See how you can watch and participate.

The Digital Divide: How Manchester Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Manchester To Move Forward With Retail Cannabis Ban

Township councilmembers said enacting a ban on retail cannabis businesses will give the town time to form a more reasoned approach.

Manchester Council To Hold Virtual Meeting

The township council is scheduled to vote on a bond ordinance for a new fire truck, and other items. Here's how to watch and participate.

5-Mile Fire Break Protects Manchester's Roosevelt City From Fires

The 200-yard-wide fire break aims to protect homes in the case of a raging forest fire.

Manchester Looks Toward 3rd Round Of Energy Aggregation

Residents who are not part of the program, which helps lower costs for electricity with a "group" rate, have time to opt-in to the program.

Manchester Council Names Emergency Services Director

The Township Council introduced an ordinance Monday for a new fire truck and took steps to apply for grant to fund body cameras for police.

Manchester Recreation Seeking Camp Counselors, Lifeguards

The recreation department is hiring for the summer 2021 camps and programs.

Federal Taxes In Ocean County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Ocean County.

Manchester Will Get Almost $4.3 Million In New COVID Relief Plan

Manchester will receive nearly $4.3 million from the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package Congress approved, officials said.

Stimulus Bill Passes Congress: What It Means For NJ Residents

New Jersey residents could soon be seeing $1,400 checks as well as a big boost in child tax credits as part of the COVID-19 relief bill.

Manchester Council Meeting Virtual; Here's How To Participate

The Feb. 22 Township Council meeting has an option to call in to ask questions.

Manchester Council Approves Whiting First Aid Building Purchase

The purchase will help the town reduce emergency response times, officials said, and provide other services such as accepting tax payments.

Manchester Prepares To Ban Short-Term Rentals

An ordinance introduced Monday takes aim at the short-term rentals that turned into party houses in other towns last summer.

Manchester Council May Buy Whiting First Aid Property

An ordinance on the purchase is scheduled for a second reading and possible approval in February.

Manchester Hoop Star's 'Black Lives Matter' Shirt Request Vetoed

Destiny Adams said she wants to raise awareness of the Black community's struggles. The school board said it's not allowed at a school game.

Manchester Residents Urged To Apply For NJ Property Tax Rebates

The program's application deadline for 2019 has been extended again; the "senior freeze" program provides relief for low-income seniors.

Manchester Council Set To Meet Friday

The township council, which held a reorganization meeting Monday, has a meeting set for Friday. It will be held virtually.

Manchester Police Join 'On POINT' Social Services Program

The On POINT program, through Ocean Mental Health Services, provides help for mental health issues and social support services.

Manchester Couple's Baby Released, But Ordeal In NC Isn't Over

Kaila Boulware and Raymond Cheley Sykes's son Truth was taken from them during a Dec. 3 traffic stop. They are still fighting for custody.

Manchester Council Approves $625K For First Aid Building

The council approved a $625,000 bond ordinance to renovate the Whiting First Aid building for the township's EMS.

Manchester Swears In New Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer Lillian Barber is the third female officer hired since Chief Lisa Parker became head of the Manchester police in 2015.

Manchester Closes Township Offices To Public Amid COVID Spike

The township has seen a sharp rise in cases of the virus, which has pushed it over 1,200 since March and an increase in deaths.

Manchester, Lakehurst Awarded State Grants For Roadwork

The grants are funded by New Jersey's Transportation Trust Fund.

How Manchester, Lakehurst Voted On NJ's Marijuana Question

Here's how the two towns voted on the state legalization question Tuesday.

Fusaro, Vaccaro, Hudak Returned To Manchester Township Council

Unofficial vote tallies had the three incumbents easily won re-election to the township's governing body.