Stafford Township New Jersey

Stafford Township New Jersey Stafford Township is named after Staffordshire in England and was the first government to be formed

💜 Community Discussion Session: Living Well With Serious Illness & Complex Needs 💜Following our recent educational works...
06/17/2026

💜 Community Discussion Session: Living Well With Serious Illness & Complex Needs 💜

Following our recent educational workshop, Stafford Township will be hosting an additional community discussion session for residents who would like to share experiences, discuss needs, ask questions, and participate in a more open and personal conversation.

📅 July 8, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bay Avenue Community Center
775 East Bay Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Unlike our previous presentation, this session will be intentionally smaller and will not be recorded. The goal is to provide a comfortable environment where participants can openly discuss challenges, concerns, resources, and support needs related to serious illness, caregiving, and navigating available services.

Whether you are living with a serious illness, caring for a loved one, or simply interested in learning more, we welcome you to join us for this community conversation.

Your voice matters, and your experiences can help shape future programs, resources, and support opportunities within our community.

We hope you'll join us.

Looking for a great way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy Stafford's beautiful parks?Join the Stafford Pathfind...
06/17/2026

Looking for a great way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy Stafford's beautiful parks?

Join the Stafford Pathfinders Walking Group!

Whether you're just getting started on your wellness journey or you're already an avid walker, the Pathfinders welcome participants of all fitness levels. Walk at your own pace, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with fellow community members while exploring Township parks.

📍 Tuesdays – 8:30 AM
Doc Cramer Sports Complex
Meet at the Softball/Soccer Parking Lot

📍 Thursdays – 8:30 AM
Nautilus Park
Meet at the Buccaneer Lane/Atlantis Avenue Parking Complex

The Stafford Pathfinders are part of the Mayor's Wellness Campaign and Recreation Department's ongoing commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, community connections, and outdoor recreation for residents of all ages. We also encourage getting outside and active as part of our Green Team's efforts.

💚 No membership required. No experience necessary. Just bring comfortable shoes and a positive attitude!

For additional information, please contact Stafford Recreation at 609-597-1000 ext. 8573.

Come take the first step with us and discover why wellness is better together!

Happy Flag Day from Stafford Township!Mayor Henken and the Township Council invite our community to join us in celebrati...
06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day from Stafford Township!

Mayor Henken and the Township Council invite our community to join us in celebrating Flag Day—a day to honor one of our nation’s most enduring symbols of unity, freedom, Mayor Henken and the Township Council invite our community to join us in celebrating Flag Day—a day to honor one of our nation’s most enduring symbols of unity, freedom, and pride.

On June 14, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation officially establishing Flag Day. Since then, every year on June 14th, Americans come together to commemorate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.

Today, let’s take a moment to reflect on the values our flag represents and the generations of Americans who have served under it.

Thank you to Mayor Henken, Township Council, the Recreation Department, Police Department, Department of Public Works an...
06/14/2026

Thank you to Mayor Henken, Township Council, the Recreation Department, Police Department, Department of Public Works and all whom made this Founders Day a great day for the Township!!

Founders Day is in full swing at Doc Cramer Sports Complex. Come out and enjoy the music and the community as we celebra...
06/13/2026

Founders Day is in full swing at Doc Cramer Sports Complex.

Come out and enjoy the music and the community as we celebrate the Township.

Fireworks start at Dusk!

Founders Day is off to a great start!!Mayor Henken and Township Council invite you all to the celebration. Festivities a...
06/13/2026

Founders Day is off to a great start!!

Mayor Henken and Township Council invite you all to the celebration. Festivities at Doc Cramer Sports Complex start at 4PM and conclude with FIREWORKS at dusk.

Thank you to the Stafford Township Recreation Department, the Stafford Township Police Department, and the Department of Public Works for making a great day with today's parade.

Thanks to all those that participated in the parade and those that came out.

Come and join in on the fun……..

🚶‍♀️🚴 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PUBLIC WORKSHOP 🚴‍♂️🚶Stafford Township invites residents, parents, students, and community m...
06/12/2026

🚶‍♀️🚴 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PUBLIC WORKSHOP 🚴‍♂️🚶

Stafford Township invites residents, parents, students, and community members to join us for an important public workshop regarding the Safe Routes to School Project surrounding the McKinley Avenue Campus!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

This project, funded through the Safe Routes to School Program, aims to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety surrounding the school campus through proposed sidewalks, pathways, and related improvements.

The workshop will include:
✔ An overview of the Safe Routes to School Program
✔ Background on how the project was developed
✔ Proposed sidewalk and pathway concepts
✔ Opportunities for public input and feedback

Representatives from McCormick Taylor, the project designers, will present conceptual improvements and gather community feedback.

🗣 Your input matters! Community feedback is an important part of this planning process, and residents are encouraged to attend to help identify priorities, concerns, and opportunities for safer pedestrian connections throughout the area.

Hosted in partnership with Stafford Township, the Stafford Township School District, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

We hope to see you there!

06/11/2026

We have received several reports of animal-related incidents days after they occurred. We would like to remind residents: If you see something, say something.

While we understand that social media is a major part of daily communication, animal-related concerns should be reported directly to our office so they can be addressed as quickly as possible.

To report any animal related issues please follow the steps below:

Residents of Stafford
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 pm
Please call #609-597-1000 ext 8525
After hours #609-597-8581

Residents of Long Beach Island
Monday-Friday 8:30am -4:30pm
Please call #609-597-1000 ext 8525
After hours #609-494-3322

Animal Control Officers are available 7 days a week, 24 hrs a day.

Timely reporting helps us respond effectively and ensure the safety and well-being of both residents and animals. Thank you to all of our residents for caring about the animals in our community!

We are looking for the owner of this cat picked up on 6/10/26 at 11:00pm. He jumped into a vehicle at the Ocean Acres La...
06/11/2026

We are looking for the owner of this cat picked up on 6/10/26 at 11:00pm. He jumped into a vehicle at the Ocean Acres Lake Park. If he belongs to you, please contact Stafford Township Animal Control at 609-597-1000 ext 8525.

Mayor Henken and Township Council kicked off the Founders Day activities yesterday with the Senior and Grand Marshal Pic...
06/10/2026

Mayor Henken and Township Council kicked off the Founders Day activities yesterday with the Senior and Grand Marshal Picnic at Bay Avenue Community Center.
On Saturday, June 13, 2026 Founders Day itself will be officially here. The Hometown Parade starts at 10AM at the Stafford Avenue Firehouse and all the other festivities will start at 4PM at Doc Cramer Sports Complex to conclude with FIREWORKS at dusk.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Address

260 E Bay Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ
08050

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16095971000

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