Stafford Township

260 East Bay Ave | Manahawkin, NJ 08050

W: www.staffordnj.gov | E: info@stafford.nj.us | P: (609) 597-1000 | F: (609) 597-4911

Press Releases

  • 4.17.12

    Arbor Day 2012

    Arbor Day 2012 Our Animal Kingdom “O.A.K.” Sherry L. Roth When we hear the term “Animal Kingdom”, thoughts of exotic animal species come to mind. You may think of big…

  • 4.17.12

    Stafford Student Government Day 2012

    STAFFORDTOWNSHIP PRESS RELEASE   For additional information please contact: James Moran, Township Administrator @ 609-597-1000, ext. 8516   Stafford Township Student Government Day 2012             Mayor John Spodofora announced…

  • 4.11.12

    Forest Fire Warning

     Per New Jersey State Forest Fire there is a ban on all open fires in the entire County of Ocean till further notice, This ban includes all open pit fires,…

  • 4.5.12

    Old Manahawkin Photo Show

    Come and Share your old photos of Manahawkin Visit Manahawkin Photo Show  for more information

  • 3.7.12

    Girl Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary

    Mayor John Spodofora presented a proclamation to the local Girl Scouts at the Stafford Township council meeting of March 6, 2012.  The proclamation is in honor of 100 years of…

  • 3.6.12

    2012 Hydrant Flushing

          IN OUR CONTINUING EFFORT TO SUPPLY YOU WITH SAFE AND PALATABLE DRINKING WATER, FLUSHING OF HYDRANTS will take place Monday, March 19, 2012 through Friday, March 30,…

  • 1.20.12

    2012 Free Income Taxes Prepared Ocean County

        2012 FREE INCOME TAXES PREPARED TAXAIDE SITES FOR SOUTH OCEAN COUNTY FEBRUARY 7 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2012   TUESDAY- 9 AM TO 1 PM APPOINTMENTS ONLY CALL 609-978-6221…

  • 1.10.12

    SENIOR SCAM SEMINAR SLATED FOR JAN 26

    “This is a good way to start off the New Year,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of Senior Services. “This conference will provide our…

  • 11.21.11

    Free Thanksgiving Dinner

    Tiki Taco, located at 657 E. Bay Avenue in Manahawkin, will once again be serving free Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday November 24 from 2 PM until 6 PM.  Please call…

  • 10.31.11

    2011 Free Veterans Day Meals and Deals

    2011 Free Veterans Day Meals Applebee’s – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11:Last year, Applebee’s served 1,024,000 million free meals to military veterans and active servicemembers. Applebee’s is again offering a…

  • 10.21.11

    Manahawkin Lake Pavilion

    Manahawkin Lake Pavilion   On October 22nd during the Annual Fall Harvest Festival, Stafford Township will have a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m, at the Manahawkin Lake Park to dedicate…

  • 10.21.11

    VETERANS SERVICES EXPANDING AT SOUTHERN CENTER IN MANAHAWKIN

    VETERANS SERVICES EXPANDING AT SOUTHERN CENTER IN MANAHAWKIN             Veterans living in Southern Ocean County now have easier access to claims assistance and counseling services via county offices in Stafford…

  • 7.29.11

    Manahawkin post office

      OCEANCOUNTY 260 East Bay Avenue Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050-3498 (609) 597-1000   Manahawkin Post Office Update:   The Mayor has spoken to the Postmaster at the Bay Avenue post office…

  • 6.7.11

    Mailing of Homestead Benefit Applications Begins

    State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury For Immediate Release For Information Contact: May 26, 2011 Andy Pratt or Bill Quinn (609) 633‐6565 Mailing of Homestead Benefit Applications Begins…

  • 5.2.11

    Together Recognizing Environmental Elements

    Arbor Day 2011 Together Recognizing Environmental Elements                                                                                                       “TREE”                                                                                                                                         John R. Spodofora   “A man in the woods comes face to face with the creation, of which he must…

  • 4.28.11

    Arbor Day Foundation

    PRESS RELEASE   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Arbor Day Foundation Names Stafford Tree CityUSACommunity   Stafford, New Jersey, was recognized by the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City…

  • 4.27.11

    New Council Member Appointment

    PRESS RELEASE   NEW COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENT   All parties interested in applying for the vacant position as council member for the Stafford Township Council, please submit a letter of…

  • 4.27.11

    Ocean County Library

    OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY Connecting People … Building Community PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Scott Walker (732) 349-6200, ext. 5914 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) The Stafford branch of…

  • 1.28.11

    Reinstatement of Ptl. Marisa Fence and Ptl. Christopher Smith

    Stafford Township Mayor John McMenamin announced today he has authorized the reinstatement of Ptl. Marisa Fence and Ptl. Christopher Smith who were laid off on April 1, 2010 due to…

  • 12.2.10

    Stafford Township Police Department Would Like to Alert Residents of a Recent Incident

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Manahawkin, NJ - December 2, 2010 The Stafford Township Police Department would like to alert residents of a recent incident in our township. On December 1 2010…

  • 11.3.10

    Stafford Mayor McMenamin Limits Televised Public Comments

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Manahawkin, NJ - November 3, 2010 CONTACT: Nina Mullin, 609-597-1000 John McMenamin, Mayor of Stafford Township, announced at the council meeting on Monday night that the public-comment…

  • 10.22.10

    Stafford Mayor McMenamin Urges “Yes” Vote on Local Question No. 1

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Manahawkin, NJ - October 22, 2010 CONTACT: Nina Mullin Approval Would Change Election Date from May to November and Save Taxpayers $50,000. In a prepared release, John…

  • 10.14.10

    Stafford Township’s Participation in The Walk Across the Bridge 2010 Event

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Manahawkin, NJ - October 14, 2010 www.walkthecauseway.com

  • 9.30.10

    Proposed Diversion and Request for Conservation Restriction Release by Township of Stafford

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Manahawkin, NJ - September 30, 2010 Contact: Township Administrator James Moran 609-597-1000 TAKE NOTICE that the TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD, a municipal corporation of the State of New…