Stafford Township New Jersey

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

Mayor Henken and Township Council recognized September 13-19, 2026 as National Assisted Living Week. We encourage all re...
09/16/2026

Mayor Henken and Township Council recognized September 13-19, 2026 as National Assisted Living Week. We encourage all residents to visit or call a loved one, family member, friend, or neighbor residing in any care setting; offer a kind word; spend time participating in activities that bring people together; and learn more about how assisted living services benefit individuals, families, and the greater Stafford community.

⏳🌿 It's the Final Week of the Green Challenge! 🌿⏳The Stafford Township Green Team’s Green Challenge is wrapping up soon!...
09/14/2026

⏳🌿 It's the Final Week of the Green Challenge! 🌿⏳

The Stafford Township Green Team’s Green Challenge is wrapping up soon!

Make sure you’ve completed your actions and get ready to submit your application during the official submission window:

📅 September 21–27

Find submission details at the Green Team’s webpage: https://www.staffordnj.gov/795/Green-Challenge

You’ve put in the work, now it’s time to finish strong 💚

Weather permitting Monday 9/14 P&A Construction Inc. will recommence with construction at the Phase 6 BHW Sanitary Sewer...
09/11/2026

Weather permitting Monday 9/14 P&A Construction Inc. will recommence with construction at the Phase 6 BHW Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. The Contractor P&A Construction Inc. will be installing drainage improvements throughout the Phase Limits and will begin sanitary sewer replacement along Paul Boulevard within the next two (2) weeks.

🌲A New Place to Rest, Reflect & Enjoy Hidden Pines Park🌲Visitors to Hidden Pines Park and the Forecastle Basin walkway n...
09/11/2026

🌲A New Place to Rest, Reflect & Enjoy Hidden Pines Park🌲

Visitors to Hidden Pines Park and the Forecastle Basin walkway now have a few new places to stop, rest, and enjoy the surroundings thanks to a generous contribution from Ocean Community Church.

Church members raised funds this summer to provide Stafford residents and visitors with places to find comfort while walking the paved pathway around Forecastle Basin. Two benches donated by Ocean Community Church, along with a third bench placed in memory of Lorraine Smith, wife of church member Don Smith, were installed this week.

The two church-donated benches feature brass plaques reading:

“OCEAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, OFFERING COMFORT TO OUR STAFFORD FAMILY OF FRIENDS.”

Mayor Henken and members of the Township Council joined Don Smith, Pastor Phil, and members of Ocean Community Church to recognize this thoughtful addition to the park. A special thank you also goes to our Stafford Township Department of Public Works staff for their assistance with the installation and for helping bring the project together. 👏

These benches may seem like a simple addition, but they offer something meaningful—a place to catch your breath, enjoy the view, have a conversation with a neighbor, or simply spend a quiet moment outdoors. We are especially grateful that one will carry forward the memory of Lorraine Smith for years to come. ❤️

The Forecastle Basin parking area, including accessible parking, can be reached from Breakers Drive, behind Ocean Community Church at 1492 Route 72 West.

Thank you to Ocean Community Church, Don Smith, Pastor Phil, our DPW team, and everyone involved for investing in a space that our entire Stafford community can enjoy. 🌿

09/11/2026

Stafford Township 9/11 Ceremony

Patriot Day — We RememberToday, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of t...
09/11/2026

Patriot Day — We Remember

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and ordinary Americans who answered an unimaginable tragedy with extraordinary bravery and compassion.

Twenty-five years later, we remember not only the heartbreak of that day, but also the remarkable spirit of unity that followed. We honor those who ran toward danger to help others, the families who continue to carry the loss of loved ones, and all those whose lives were forever changed.

Stafford Township invites our residents to join Mayor Henken, the Township Council, first responders, and members of our community for this morning's Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony as we gather together to reflect, remember, and pay tribute.

Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony
🕘 Today at 9:00 AM
📍 Beach Avenue Park

Whether you are able to join us in person or take a quiet moment of reflection wherever you may be, we ask our community to remember the lives lost, honor those who served, and carry forward the unity and compassion that brought Americans together.

We will never forget.

On 9/8, Animal Control received a call regarding a Maltese that had been running around the woods behind Fawn Lakes. Cal...
09/09/2026

On 9/8, Animal Control received a call regarding a Maltese that had been running around the woods behind Fawn Lakes. Callers reported seeing the dog in the area for the past two days.
We were able to safely trap the pup this evening and are now looking for any information that may help us locate his owner.
If you recognize this dog, know where he may have come from, or are missing him, please contact Stafford Animal.Control at 609-597-1000, ext. 8525 or email [email protected].
Please share to help us reunite him with his family!

🌿🌊 Green Challenge: Weeks 7–8 – Be an Environmental Steward!You’ve made it to the final phase of the Stafford Township G...
09/07/2026

🌿🌊 Green Challenge: Weeks 7–8 – Be an Environmental Steward!

You’ve made it to the final phase of the Stafford Township Green Team’s Green Challenge! 🎉

Now it’s time to lead by example and support broader environmental efforts.

Try actions like:
✔️ Download the Cleanlet App or NJ Coastal Coalition App
✔️ Install water-efficient fixtures
✔️ Join local environmental or sustainability groups on social media
✔️ Adjust thermostat settings to conserve energy
✔️ Air dry laundry
✔️ Mulch or compost grass clippings
✔️ Donate or shop secondhand
✔️ Create a rain barrel

These actions help create a lasting impact not just for you, but for the entire community. 🌎💚

Remember, participants must complete at least 2 actions every 2 weeks, but we encourage everyone to continue making sustainable choices beyond the challenge.

Haven’t joined yet? No worries, you can jump in at any time! Just keep in mind that to be eligible for program completion, at least two actions must be completed from each two-week category.

👉 Want to take on the challenge?
Sign the pledge and be eligible for a gift (while supplies last)!

🔗 Visit the Green Team page for more information: https://www.staffordnj.gov/795/Green-Challenge

📸 Share your final efforts with us in the comments, we’d love to celebrate your progress!

Happy Labor Day, Stafford Township! Today, Mayor Henken and the Stafford Township Council recognize the hardworking indi...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Stafford Township!

Today, Mayor Henken and the Stafford Township Council recognize the hardworking individuals who help keep our community—and communities across the country—moving forward each and every day.

From our local businesses and skilled trades to educators, healthcare professionals, first responders, municipal employees, service workers, and countless others, Labor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the dedication and contributions of America’s workforce.

We hope everyone has the chance to enjoy a well-earned day with family, friends, and neighbors as we say goodbye to another wonderful summer in Stafford. ☀️💙

Please remember that Stafford Township Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:30 AM.

Have a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day!

Mayor Henken and the Township Council invite the community to attend Stafford Township’s September 11th Memorial Ceremon...
09/04/2026

Mayor Henken and the Township Council invite the community to attend Stafford Township’s September 11th Memorial Ceremony next Friday at Beach Avenue Park.

Please join us as we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and resilience shown in the days that followed.

📍 Beach Avenue Park
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕕 9:00 AM

We hope you will join us for this meaningful remembrance.

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260 E Bay Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ
08050

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