Manchester Council Reorganization, 2018 Meeting Dates

Mark these dates on your calendar for 2018 to be involved in your township's government.

Manchester Receives $31K Recycling Grant From State DEP

The grant is based on the tonnage of recycling residents and businesses did in 2015; Lakehurst is receiving nearly $4,000, the DEP said.

16 Contaminated Military Sites In NJ Flagged As High, Medium Risk

16 contaminated military sites in New Jersey present a high or medium risk to the public, new reporting published by ProPublica says.

NJ Pot Legalization Expected Soon: What You Need To Know

With Phil Murphy's election as governor, marijuana legalization is all but certain in New Jersey.

Manchester Election Results 2017: Pate Returned To School Board

Kenneth Pate, incumbent Jennifer Hudak and newcomer Melanie Biscardi all won election; incumbent Jacqueline Paolillo was defeated.

Manchester Man Gets 5-Year Sentence In For Sharing Child Porn: AG

He was among 40 people arrested in the 2016 "Operation Statewide" child pornography sweep.

Water Use Restrictions In Effect In Manchester

Manchester Police again warned residents via Nixle on Thursday that the restrictions are mandatory.

Water Restrictions Coming During Manchester Water Tank Repainting

A bond ordinance of $1.5 million for the tank repair and repainting was approved Monday by the Township Council.

5 Candidates Seek 3 Seats In Manchester School Board Election

One of the seats had been held by Mary Walter, who resigned from the board after 21 years of service.

Rally Against Pinelands Pipeline Set For Saturday In Manchester

The Pinelands Commission is again reviewing the New Jersey Natural Gas proposal for a Southern Reliability Link pipeline.

Manchester Man Admits Sharing Child Porn From His Computer: State AG

Breaking: When state police arrived with a search warrant, the man was actively downloading child porn videos to his computer, they said

Manchester To Get $226K In Sandy Cleanup Reimbursement From County

Ocean County officials say their fiscally conservative policies allowed them to front the nearly $100 million in cleanup costs for 17 towns.

Joint Base Conducting Training Thursday

Expect to hear explosions on and off all day, officials said.

Through HARP, Manchester PD Helping Addicts Get Aid In Breaking Free Of Drugs

The program, now named Blue HART, has reached more than 160 people who want help in its first four months.

Helicopters Inspecting JCP&L Power Lines In Manchester

The inspections are expectedl to take about two weeks, officials said.

Joan Brush Joins Manchester Township Council

The former Manchester schools bus driver and community volunteer replaces Brendan Weiner, who resigned due to a move out of town.

Manchester Residents' Electric Bills To Drop Under Energy Aggregation Program

Breaking: Information, opt-out instructions for those who don't want to be part of it, will be mailed in April; the program begins in June.

Manchester Council Holding Special Meeting On Energy Aggregation

The meeting is scheduled to include a vote on a contract.

Weiner Resigns Manchester Council Seat Due To Impending Move

Breaking: The councilman, who has served for more than 10 years, is moving out of town; resumes are being accepted for his council seat.

Plowing, Salting Underway; Move Parked Cars, Manchester Officials Urge

Breaking: Parked vehicles should be moved from all side streets, officials said.

Manchester Township Council, School Board Reorganization Meetings This Week

Swearing-in ceremonies of new and returning members will be held.

Chance Of Parole: Never. Manchester Man Gets Life In 2nd 2013 Murder

The man already was serving a lengthy term in state prison in connection with the bludgeoning of his neightbor

Manchester Murderer Convicted In 2nd 2013 Murder Case

Breaking: Alan Bienkowski, doing 35 years for bludgeoning neighbor Anthony Verdicchio, faces life in Michael Wells' murder, officials said.

Shop In Manchester, Earn Property Tax Rebates

The town kicked off the Shop Manchester program in October and it includes a number of locally owned restaurants.

2016 Manchester School Board: Barry, Bermudez In, Pate Out

Breaking: Incumbents Vaccaro, Frattini, Fusaro returned to Manchester council.

2016 Manchester Election Guide: Where To Vote, Candidates

Polls are open until 8 p.m. School board, council, freeholder, sheriff's race and two questions are on the ballot.

Letter to the Editor: Finn, Foor, Markovski Have Vision, New Ideas For Manchester

Letter-writer says the three are involved in Manchester's issues and will bring a new perspective.

Gov. Chris Christie Signs 4 Bills Into Law

​Gov. Chris Christie has recently signed four bills into law, including three this week.

Manchester PTA Hosting Meet The Candidates Night

The forum is not a debate, the PTA stresses; both school board and council candidates are expected to attend.

Manchester Mayor Urges Residents To Join Him In Letter Campaign

Christie's school funding proposal, property tax reimbursement and repaving of Route 70 are the topics needing support, he says.

Manchester Honors Former Committeeman Killed In Crash

Blackwell and Jean Albertson died in a crash on Route 70 on Aug. 8; the township will fly flags at half-staff.

Manchester Giving Sixth Avenue Park A Much-Needed Makeover

New playground equipment has been ordered and courts are being resurfaced; other parks will be addressed, too, mayor says.

Manchester Withdraws From Energy Cooperative

The contract terms were unacceptable, the Township Council and mayor said.

Manchester Officials Back Christie's School Funding Fairness Formula

Palmer encourages township residents to send their letters of support for the proposed school funding change.

3rd Birdsall Executive Gets Jail In Pay-To-Play Scheme

William Birdsall, a senior VP of the engineering firm, was sentenced Monday.

Water Use Restrictions Still In Force In Manchester: Mayor

Odd-even watering and a ban on daytime watering, put in place June 28, remain in effect.

Manchester Institutes Odd-Even Watering Restrictions

The restrictions are in response to a spike in water demand, officials said.

Manchester Mayor Vetoes Heritage Minerals Redevelopment Plan

The mayor and council are withdrawing the ordinance in response to feedback from the state as well as residents, he says.

Manchester Council Discussing Heritage Minerals Redevelopment Plan Monday

A public hearing on the ordinance for the Heritage Town Center Redevelopment Plan is tonight.

Heritage Minerals Site Proposal Before Manchester Planners Monday

A proposal to seek state approval to build 6,500 housing units and commercial property is on the Planning Board agenda.