Nothing reported in Manchester Township yet
Who decides here: the Township Committee or Council of Manchester Township votes on zoning. The Ocean County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
🚫 Ban
Manchester introduced Ordinance 26-48 on Aug. 26, 2026. It repeals the 2025 rule that allowed data centers on the Stavola property off South Hope Chapel Road and states that data centers are not permitted anywhere in the township. The final vote was set for Sept. 14.
Sept 14, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Manchester Township. - Go to township meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Jersey Central Power & Light Co. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in New Jersey.