Environmental Commission concluded its data center review moot as Town Council repealed the data center zoning allowance. Commissioners determined they lacked sufficient specifics (tax revenue, jobs, square footage) to assess environmental effects.
Manchester Environmental Commission presents annual Earth Day art winners, plans August clean-up. The Commission presented winners of its Annual Earth Day Art Contest, with Avalynn Colon named overall winner and her artwork featured on T-shirts donated by Mayor Hankins. Alternate member Robert
The Manchester environmental commission endorsed a $10,000 energy planning report and positioned the township for additional state grant funding. Commissioner Dominick Tedeschi and the Environmental Commission heard from Evan Savino of Colliers Engineering, who presented a community energy plan
Manchester Planning Board approves amended Fair Share Housing Plan and five zoning ordinances. The special meeting on March 19 voted 7-0 on amendments addressing settlement requirements with legal challenger Hovson Heritage Minerals after Ocean County purchased one of the original development sites
Manchester Planning Board approves solar farm on closed landfill. Vice Chairman William Barron led seven members in granting approval to NextGrid to develop a 20-acre solar farm on the township's unlined, closed landfill at 1501 Route 70, with NextGrid covering an estimated $8 million to $12
Rent Leveling Board declares new lease at Oak & Mal violates ordinance. The Manchester Township board voted unanimously that a June 2026 lease raising tenant Dennis Cleary's base rent from $620 to $735 monthly violates township ordinance. Board Attorney Debra Rumpf stated the new owners are bound
Environmental Commission scheduled fall cleanups in two locations. The Manchester Township Environmental Commission set cleanup events for November 14 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cheer Barn near recreational football fields and Lake Road in Whiting respectively.
Manchester Environmental Commission backs adoption of state-funded energy planning report. The report, prepared under a $10,000 Board of Public Utilities grant, opens access to additional funding for vehicle electrification, renewable energy deployment, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Manchester Environmental Commission discusses proposed tree ordinance revisions and water quality concerns. Commissioner Dominick Tedeschi presented recommendations for establishing a tree fund, eliminating exemptions, and adjusting fees on the proposed tree ordinance; the Commission also reviewed
Manchester Environmental Commission schedules cleanup, will address tower and lake concerns. The five-member commission held its March 24 regular meeting, approving prior minutes and scheduling an April 12 Earth Day cleanup from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Multiple residents voiced concerns about a
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