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Planning Board approves two amended resolutions for major developments

Planning Board approves two major development resolutions with 45 affordable housing units. The Manchester Township Planning Board unanimously approved amended resolutions Monday for Parkwood Square LP (28 affordable units) and South Hope Chapel Town Square LLC (17 affordable units), addressing

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Environmental Commission approves prior minutes, celebrates student art

Environmental Commission celebrates art contest winners and discusses two-year pilot program. The Environmental Commission held its annual Earth Day Art Contest awards ceremony, with Commissioner Sandra Drake and Mayor Hankins presenting winners across six grade levels, including fifth grader

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Environmental Commission reorganizes, elects leadership

Manchester Environmental Commission reorganizes under new leadership. The Manchester Township Environmental Commission held its re-organization meeting Tuesday, electing Dominick Tedeschi as Chairperson and Anthony Nasta as Vice-Chairperson in unanimous 5-0 votes. Secretary Amanda Kisty conducted

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Planning Board Elects New Leadership for 2026

Manchester Planning Board completes its annual 2026 reorganization with unanimous leadership votes. Felicia Finn was elected Chairperson, William Barron as Vice Chairperson, and Timothy Umlauf as Vice Chairperson Pro Tem. The board unanimously appointed Joseph D. Coronato Jr., Esq., as Solicitor;

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Planning Board Advances Master Plan Reexamination to Council

Manchester Planning Board advances master plan reexamination with zoning restrictions and solar plan. Chairwoman Felicia Finn led the board in voting 6-0 to recommend the comprehensive policy overhaul to the Council after more than a year of deliberation. The reexamination proposes restricting

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Planning board approves 240-unit apartment complex on Highway 37

Planning Board approves 240-unit apartment complex on Highway 37. The Manchester Township Planning Board voted 5-0-1 to grant site plan approval for Highway 37 LLC's 240-apartment development, including 48 affordable housing units (20 percent), on a 24-acre parcel; the board had previously denied

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Planning Board approves three township property subdivision swaps

Planning board approves three township land subdivisions for property exchanges. The Manchester Township Planning Board unanimously backed three linked land-swap applications designed to consolidate township holdings and create developable lots meeting R-40 residential standards. Township Engineer

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Rent board continues dispute over mobile home park rent increases

Rent board continues mobile home park dispute over excessive rent increases. The Manchester Rent Leveling Board adjourned the Oak & Mal case to June 2, 2026, after tenant Maria Mork presented evidence her rent jumped from $525 to $750 per month following the property's June 2025 sale, far exceeding

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