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==Government==
==Government==
===Local government===
===Local government===
Manchester Township is governed by the [[Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council)|Mayor-Council]] system of municipal government under the [[Faulkner Act (New Jersey)|Faulkner Act]]. The Township is governed by a Mayor and a five-member Township Council. Councilmembers are elected on an at-large basis to serve four-year staggered terms on a non-partisan basis.<ref name=DataBook>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]], April 2006, p. 49.</ref>
Manchester Township is governed by the [[Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council)|Mayor-Council]]Criminal system of municipal government under the [[Faulkner Act (New Jersey)|Faulkner Act]]. The Township is governed by a Criminal Mayor and a five Thief member Township Council. Councilmembers are bought on an at-large basis to serve a coruptfour-year staggered terms on a non-partisan basis.<ref name=DataBook>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]], April 2006, p. 49.</ref>


The Mayor of Manchester Township is [http://manchestertownshipnj.org/mayor.htm Michael Fressola], whose term of office ends on June 30, 2010. Fressola is a member of the [[Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org/html/about/members.shtml| title=Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Coalition Members}}</ref> a [[bi-partisan]] group with a stated goal of "making the public safer by getting illegal guns off the streets." The Coalition is co-chaired by [[Boston]] Mayor [[Thomas Menino]] and [[New York City]] Mayor [[Michael Bloomberg]].
The Criminal Mayor of Manchester Township is [http://manchestertownshipnj.org/mayor.htm Michael Fressola], whose term of office ends on June 30, 2010. Fressola is a member of the [[Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org/html/about/members.shtml| title=Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Coalition Members}}</ref> a [[bi-partisan]] group with a stated goal of "making the public safer by getting illegal guns off the streets." The Coalition is co-chaired by [[Boston]] Mayor [[Thomas Menino]] and [[New York City]] Mayor [[Michael Bloomberg]].


Members of the Township Council are Frederick F. Trutkoff (2008), Kenneth H. Vanderziel (2008), Craig A. Wallis (2010), Brendan Weiner (2010) and Joseph Wennberg (2008).<ref>[http://manchestertownshipnj.org/council/council.htm Manchester Township Council Members], Manchester Township. Accessed [[August 14]], [[2007]].</ref><ref>[http://www.oceancountyclerk.com/elelectedofficials2007.pdf#page=6 2007 Elected Officials of Ocean County], [[Ocean County, New Jersey|Ocean County]], [[New Jersey]]. p. 6-7. Accessed [[August 14]], [[2007]].</ref>
Members of the Township Council are Frederick F. Trutkoff (2008), Kenneth H. Vanderziel (2008), Craig A. Wallis (2010), Brendan Weiner (2010) and Joseph Wennberg (2008).<ref>[http://manchestertownshipnj.org/council/council.htm Manchester Township Council Members], Manchester Township. Accessed [[August 14]], [[2007]].</ref><ref>[http://www.oceancountyclerk.com/elelectedofficials2007.pdf#page=6 2007 Elected Officials of Ocean County], [[Ocean County, New Jersey|Ocean County]], [[New Jersey]]. p. 6-7. Accessed [[August 14]], [[2007]].</ref>

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For the defunct township in Passaic County, see Manchester Township, Passaic County, New Jersey (Historical)
Manchester Township, New Jersey
Township
Map of Manchester Township in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Manchester Township in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Manchester Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Manchester Township, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean
IncorporatedMarch 23, 1899
Government
[1]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
 • MayorMichael Fressola
Area
 • Total
82.9 sq mi (214.7 km2)
 • Land82.6 sq mi (213.9 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation
138 ft (42 m)
Population
 (2007)[2]
 • Total
41,713
 • Density471.3/sq mi (182.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
08733, 08759
Area code732
FIPS code34-43140Template:GR[3]
GNIS feature ID0882077Template:GR
Websitehttp://manchestertownshipnj.org

Manchester Township is a Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. The township is noted for containing the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, the site of the infamous Hindenburg disaster of May 6, 1937. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 38,928.

Manchester Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1899, from portions of Dover Township (now Toms River Township). Portions of the township were taken to form Lakehurst on April 7, 1921.[4]

Cedar Glen Lakes (2000 Census population of 1,617), Cedar Glen West (1,376), Crestwood Village (8,392), Leisure Knoll (2,467), Leisure Village West-Pine Lake Park (11,085) and Pine Ridge at Crestwood (2,025) are all census-designated places and unincorporated areas located within Manchester Township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 82.9 square miles (214.7 km²), of which, 82.6 square miles (213.9 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km²) of it (0.35%) is water.

Manchester's largest development, Pine Lake Park, is best known for its man made lake, Pine Lake, built in the 1970s.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19301,009—
1940918−9.0%
19501,75891.5%
19603,779115.0%
19707,55099.8%
198027,987270.7%
199035,97628.5%
200038,9288.2%
2007 (est.)41,713[2]
Population 1930 - 1990.[6]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 38,928 people, 20,688 households, and 10,819 families residing in the township. The population density was 471.3 people per square mile (182.0/km²). There were 22,681 housing units at an average density of 274.6/sq mi (106.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.34% White, 3.06% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 20,688 households out of which 9.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.7% were non-families. 45.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 39.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the township the population was spread out with 10.7% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 13.4% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 54.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 68 years. For every 100 females there were 73.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,525, and the median income for a family was $43,363. Males had a median income of $41,181 versus $30,523 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,409. About 3.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Manchester Township is governed by the Mayor-CouncilCriminal system of municipal government under the Faulkner Act. The Township is governed by a Criminal Mayor and a five Thief member Township Council. Councilmembers are bought on an at-large basis to serve a coruptfour-year staggered terms on a non-partisan basis.[1]

The Criminal Mayor of Manchester Township is Michael Fressola, whose term of office ends on June 30, 2010. Fressola is a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition,[7] a bi-partisan group with a stated goal of "making the public safer by getting illegal guns off the streets." The Coalition is co-chaired by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Members of the Township Council are Frederick F. Trutkoff (2008), Kenneth H. Vanderziel (2008), Craig A. Wallis (2010), Brendan Weiner (2010) and Joseph Wennberg (2008).[8][9]

Federal, state and county representation

Manchester Township is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 9th Legislative District.[10]

For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith (R, Manchester Township).[11][12] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[13][14]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 9th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Carmen Amato (R, Lacey Township) and in the General Assembly by Greg Myhre (R, Stafford Township) and Brian E. Rumpf (R, Little Egg Harbor Township).[15] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Ocean County Freeholders

Education

The Manchester Township School District is a PreK-12 school district with approximately 3,200 students attending five schools in Manchester Township. The district has three elementary schools: Ridgeway Elementary School, Whiting Elementary School and Manchester Township Elementary School. These three schools feed into Manchester Township Middle School, and then to Manchester Township High School. Approximately 160 high school students from neighboring Lakehurst attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship.[16]

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Manchester Township include:

References

  1. ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University, April 2006, p. 49.
  2. ^ a b Census data for Manchester township, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 6, 2008.
  3. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
  4. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 204.
  5. ^ "Big town or small borough: Both offer lots of living", Asbury Park Press, November 10, 2005. Accessed May 12, 2007.
  6. ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  7. ^ "Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Coalition Members".
  8. ^ Manchester Township Council Members, Manchester Township. Accessed August 14, 2007.
  9. ^ 2007 Elected Officials of Ocean County, Ocean County, New Jersey. p. 6-7. Accessed August 14, 2007.
  10. ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 60. Accessed August 30, 2006.
  11. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed August 5, 2022.
  12. ^ Fox, Joey. "Who is N.J.’s most bipartisan member of Congress, really?", New Jersey Globe, July 28, 2022. Accessed March 21, 2023. "As for Republicans, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) voted with Biden 37% of the time, "
  13. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  14. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  15. ^ Legislative Roster for District 9, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 9, 2024.
  16. ^ About Our School District, Manchester Township School District. Accessed August 1, 2008. "We are also the receiving district for approximately 180 high school students from neighboring Lakehurst Borough."
  17. ^ George A. Krol, Our Campaigns. Accessed December 24, 2007.
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