Manchester Township Community Information & Events

08/26/2026

08/23/2026

The Great American Car, Truck & Bike Show at Whiting Town Center

Mayor Joseph Hankins Councilwoman Sandy Gravatt- Drake Senator Carmen Amato Councilwoman Judy Noonan Wayne 'Lubin' Lubinski ,Organizer Manchester Police Whiting Fire Company Sta. 33 JP Custom Leatherworks Heritage Family Restaurant Manchester GOP Nicolato Realty Team Manchester Township High School Hankins Dry Cleaning Kohesion Dance Center of Whiting Whiting Bar & Luquors

08/14/2026

Do you know what to do if your car catches on fire?⁠
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1. Pull over as quickly as it is safe to do so. Be sure to use your signal as you make your way to a safe location off the road, such as the breakdown lane or a rest stop.⁠
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2. Once you have stopped, TURN OFF the engine.⁠
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3. GET everyone out of the car. Never return to a burning car for anything.⁠
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4. MOVE everyone at least 100 feet from the burning car and well away from traffic.⁠
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08/14/2026

As summer heats up, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners encourages residents to stay alert to common utility scams. Scammers often take advantage of high energy bills by posing as utility representatives, so before you respond to unexpected calls or messages, keep these tips from the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs in mind to protect yourself.

08/14/2026

Do you know how to stop bleeding after an injury? ⁠
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1. Ensure your safety ⁠
2. Call 911 ⁠
3. Apply pressure with hands ⁠
4. Apply dressing and press ⁠
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08/13/2026

Please see the below statement from Mayor Joseph Hankins:

Mayor Hankins Says No Data Centers in Manchester Township
Manchester Township Mayor Joseph Hankins opposes having a data center constructed in Manchester Township.

I oppose the location and construction of any data center in Manchester Township. While there is currently no application before any Township board to construct a data center in Manchester Township, I want to make it abundantly clear that I totally oppose any data center in our town. I have requested our Township Attorney to draft an ordinance for our next Township Council meeting, to eliminate any provision in our Township Code or policies that could allow the approval of a data center in Manchester Township for the Councils consideration.

I want to make it abundantly clear that I will take all steps together with our Township Council members to remove the posibility of a data center being built in Manchester Township. I have asked our Township Attorney to present an ordinance to the Township Council members eliminating any provision in our Township Code or policies that would allow a data center in our Town.

No one loves this town more than I do. It is the town I grew up in, the town where I was fortunate enough to build my career as a police officer, the town where I raised my family, and the town where my son and grandchildren live today. My commitment as your Mayor is unwavering: to listen to our residents, to take every concern seriously, and to act decisively in the best interest of our community.

08/11/2026

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.