From community programs and public safety to parks, infrastructure, and wellness initiatives — Stafford Township is constantly working behind the scenes to serve our residents. Read on...
We are proud to share that Stafford Township has once again been recognized by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute through the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign as a 2025 Healthy Town! Read on...
The Township of Stafford invites residents to attend an upcoming Resilient Stafford Workshop to learn more about the planned Mill Creek dredging and marsh restoration project. Read on...
Stafford Township’s Office of Emergency Management invites residents to attend a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Workshop to learn how you can help strengthen emergency preparedness in our community. Read on...
The Stafford Township Green Team invites residents to participate in our annual Second Chance Toy Drive, helping keep plastic toys out of landfills while giving families the opportunity to reuse and enjoy them again. Read on...
The Stafford Township Green Team and Save Barnegat Bay invite residents to take part in our Township-Wide Cleanup Day and help keep our parks, waterways, and neighborhoods beautiful. Read on...
Join the Stafford Township Green Team for a Neighborhood Cleanup as we work together to preserve the beauty and cleanliness of our community for ourselves and future generations. Read on...
Stafford Township is proud to once again partner with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - New Jersey Chapter to present Talk Saves Lives, an important and informative workshop focused on suicide prevention and mental wellness. Read on...
Stafford Recreation’s fifth annual Holiday Wonderland & Christmas Market will take place this weekend Saturday December 13th from 11 AM to 5 PM at Heritage Park, 49 W. Bay Avenue. Read on...
The Stafford Township Animal Control team is excited to kick off our Annual Pawliday Photo Contest—and we want to see your pets getting into the holiday spirit! Read on...
Thank you to everyone who attended the Resilient Stafford Workshop and took part in an important conversation about environmental resilience and restoration in Stafford Township. Read on...
Mayor Henken and the Stafford Township Council were proud to host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Township’s first Tide Gauge installation - an exciting step forward in local resiliency efforts! Read on...
Stafford Township residents who are Atlantic City Electric customers have a new opportunity to save energy, reduce waste, and earn rewards through the Appliance Recycling Program... Read on...
Mayor Henken and the Stafford Township Council invite everyone to participate in this year’s Stafford Township Municipal Calendar Photo Contest, hosted by our incredible Stafford Recreation team! Read on...
Mark your calendars! Stafford Township is proud to present the 18th Annual Fall Harvest & Wine Festival on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Read on...
Mayor Henken and the Township Council want to thank Atlantic City Electric, in partnership with SHARES and everyone who came out to the ACE customer relief fund event! Read on...
?? Update: Rewild New Jersey Presentation
We regret to inform everyone that the upcoming presentation by Rewild New Jersey, originally scheduled for September 23rd, 2025, has been postponed due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts. Read on...
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the State Planning Commission shall conduct six public hearings for the purpose of receiving
testimony on the draft Final New Jersey’s State Development and Redevelopment Plan Read on...
Get ready for a summer of fantastic music and community fun! The Stafford Historical Society is excited to kick off the Summer Concert Series starting July 7th, running every Monday evening from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Manahawkin Lake Park! Read on...
A huge thank you to Save Barnegat Bay for hosting their Annual Meeting right here in Stafford Township, and to everyone who came out to join us! Read on...
A huge thank you to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and to everyone who joined us for our Small Business Workshop here in Stafford! Read on...
Mayor Henken and the Stafford Township Council want to invite you to our Mobile Community Event, happening on August 19th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Ocean Acres Community Center, 489 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Read on...
The Township of Stafford would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Starve Poverty International (SPI) for their incredible partnership and dedication to serving our community. Read on...
Thank you to Mayor Henken, Township Council, the Recreation Department, Police Department, Department of Public Works and all whom made this Founders Day a great day for the community. Read on...
Stafford Township recently hosted a Suicide Prevention Workshop in collaboration with the New Jersey Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Read on...
The Arbor Day Foundation named Stafford Township a 2024 Tree City
USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. Read on...
The Township of Stafford was awarded a $5,000 grant to support a resiliency project in the community. This funding is made available through Atlantic City Electric's Sustainable Communities Grant program... Read on...
Missed our Small Business Resource Workshop? No worries! Access all the valuable materials and the full recorded session. Dive into expert insights and resources designed to support your business growth. Click here to explore! Read on...
Exciting news! Stafford Township is thrilled to offer new recycling programs through TerraCycle, making it easier than ever for residents to recycle non-donatable baby and kid clothes, personal care products, and hair care tools! Read on...
The Township, along with Ramboll and Owen, Little, and Associates recently hosted the Resilient Stafford: Mud City Resilience and Ecological Enhancement Plan via Zoom. Please see below for the recorded Zoom sessions and presentation. Read on...
The Township of Stafford and representatives from Ramboll Group as well as Owen, Little & Associates presented short-term and long-term resiliency planning for the Township. Read on...
The Philadelphia District of the U.S. Army Corps has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). Read on...
