Manchester Township Community Information & Events

10/22/2026

Anybody can say " I'll do everything in my power to work tirelessly on behalf of the people....if you elect me as Mayor!" Well.. we already have a guy who's been doing exactly that for more than 45 years...and he IS our Mayor. Joe Hankins November 3rd.

10/21/2026

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10/17/2026

For Brian Flanagan and his family Brian Flanagan’s family is facing a heartbreak… Nicole Rekus needs your support for Support for Brian Flanagan’s Family

10/14/2026

Judith Noonan is running for Manchester Township Council, and she brings more than 20 years of experience serving others.

Judith has spent her career in government, community engagement and senior advocacy. She knows how local government works and how to get results for the people it serves.

She serves on the Ocean County Senior Services Advisory Board. There, she advocates for seniors and their families, a big part of what makes Manchester home.

On the Council, Judith will work alongside Mayor Hankins and Councilwoman Gravatt-Drake to protect Manchester's character, stop overdevelopment and keep data centers out of our town. Her commitment is simple: do her best for everyone.

Judith Noonan is ready to serve Manchester. Let's put her to work on the Council.

🗳️ Return your Vote by Mail ballot today
🗳️ Early Voting: October 24 – November 1
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3

Vote Team Hankins: Joe Hankins for Mayor, Sandra Gravatt-Drake and Judith Noonan for Council.

10/14/2026

Mayor Joe Hankins is proud to be endorsed by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 825.

The men and women of Local 825 are skilled, hardworking professionals who build and maintain the roads, bridges and infrastructure New Jersey depends on every day. When disaster strikes, their members also step up as part of NJ Task Force 1, the state's urban search and rescue team.

Mayor Hankins spent 25 years on the Manchester Police Department and more than 40 years in the fire service. He knows what it means to have people you can count on when it matters most.

Thank you to Local 825 for your support and for standing with Mayor Hankins as he keeps working for Manchester!

🗳️ Vote by Mail: Return your ballot today
🗳️ Early Voting: Oct 24 – Nov 1
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, Nov 3

Vote Team Hankins: Mayor Joseph T. Hankins, Councilwoman Sandra Gravatt-Drake and Councilwoman Judith Noonan.

10/14/2026

Councilwoman Sandra Gravatt-Drake is proud to be endorsed by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 825.

From highways to water systems, Local 825's members keep New Jersey's infrastructure safe and running for families in towns like Manchester.

Councilwoman Gravatt-Drake spent more than 20 years on the Manchester Police Department as a patrolman, K9 officer and community affairs officer. She knows the value of skilled, dedicated people who show up when it counts.

Thank you to Local 825 for your support and for standing with Councilwoman Gravatt-Drake as she keeps working for Manchester!

🗳️ Vote by Mail: Return your ballot today
🗳️ Early Voting: Oct 24 – Nov 1
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, Nov 3

Vote Team Hankins: Mayor Joe Hankins, Councilwoman Sandra Gravatt-Drake and Councilwoman Judith Noonan.

05/07/2026

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners advises residents to trust their instincts if a phone call feel suspicious.

The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs reminds you that scammers can disguise their caller ID to look like a bank, a government agency, or even a familiar local number. Don’t rely on what appears on your screen, stay alert and stay informed.