Manahawkin Classifieds
A community marketplace for Manahawkin, Stafford Township, Beach Haven West and Ocean Acres: personal items for sale, garage and estate sales, community notices, lost and found, education, celebrations, roommates, pet notices, wanted items and other legitimate neighborhood postings.
Businesses, real-estate advertising and job recruitment use their own dedicated NJTGO sections so this page can remain focused on community classifieds.
One Classified Marketplace for Stafford Township
ManahawkinHistoric and commercial center of Stafford Township, including Route 9, Route 72, East Bay Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods.
Beach Haven WestWaterfront and lagoon neighborhoods east of the Parkway, including Village Harbor and nearby waterfront sections.
Ocean AcresLarge inland residential community west of the Parkway with neighborhood and household classified activity.
Stafford TownshipTownship-wide community notices, municipal information, yard-sale programs and official resources are included here.
Current Manahawkin Classified Listings
No active NJTGO Manahawkin/Stafford classified ads are currently posted.
Residents may contact NJTGO about submitting an eligible local classified. Businesses and organizations seeking ongoing promotional visibility should use the Business & Shopping or Advertising sections instead.
Ask About Posting a ClassifiedClassified Categories
For SaleAntiques, appliances, art, baby items, books, clothing, computers, furniture, gifts, lawn and garden items, musical instruments, office equipment, sporting goods, tools, video games and other lawful personal property.
Autos & Recreational VehiclesCars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, recreational vehicles and lawful parts. Sellers should accurately disclose condition, ownership and title status.
Garage, Yard & Estate SalesLocal sale announcements with dates, neighborhood or address, major item categories and rain-date information. Stafford Township permit rules apply outside designated Town-Wide Yard Sale events.
Free & WantedItems offered free plus reasonable requests for furniture, household goods, tools, hobby items and other lawful property.
Community & EventsLocal activities, seminars, public programs, volunteer opportunities, neighborhood events and community-interest announcements.
Education, Tutors & LessonsAcademic tutoring, music lessons, trade training, higher-education information and legitimate educational opportunities.
Lost & FoundLost or found personal property and notices intended to reconnect an item with its rightful owner.
Pets & Animal NoticesLost/found pets, legitimate rescue or adoption notices, pet memorials and community animal information. Unsafe or unlawful animal sales are not accepted.
Celebrations & AnnouncementsBirth announcements, anniversaries, engagements, weddings, milestones, reunions and other community announcements.
Roommates & Shared HousingRoommate-needed and roommate-wanted notices that comply with applicable fair-housing laws and avoid discriminatory language.
Memorials & Funeral NoticesMemorial announcements, funeral-service information, cemetery notices, monuments and remembrances.
Business OpportunitiesLimited legitimate opportunity notices may be considered. Recurring commercial promotion, franchises, professional services and business website links belong in NJTGO advertising.
Stafford Township Garage & Yard Sale Rules
Stafford Township requires a garage-sale permit for ordinary private sales advertised to the public. The current Township application covers garage, lawn, attic, rummage, yard, flea-market and similar casual sales of personal property.
Two Sales Per PropertyEach Stafford Township property is currently limited to two permitted private sales per calendar year.
Two Consecutive DaysEach sale may run for up to two consecutive days.
9 a.m.–6 p.m.Ordinary permitted private sales must currently be conducted between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Declare Rain Dates Up FrontAlternative rain dates must be recorded when the application is submitted; they cannot simply be selected later.
Display the PermitStafford states that police check garage-sale permits. The permit should be displayed where it can be seen during the sale.
Sign RulesSale signs may not be attached to utility poles. Free-standing signs must be removed within 48 hours after the sale ends.
Permit fee: The Township's currently posted application contains inconsistent fee text on the form itself. Confirm the current amount directly with the Stafford Township Clerk before submitting your application.
2026 Stafford Town-Wide Yard Sale
Stafford Recreation's next 2026 Town-Wide Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, from 8 a.m.–3 p.m., rain or shine. Registered addresses are organized by areas including Ocean Acres, waterfront communities such as Beach Haven West/Village Harbor, and downtown Manahawkin/Route 9.
No Individual Permit for This EventStafford Recreation specifically states that a garage-sale permit is not necessary for registered participants in the Town-Wide Yard Sale.
Registration RequiredResidents must register through Stafford Recreation for their address to appear in the Township's event listings.
Current DeadlineThe 2026 September event lists a registration deadline of Friday, August 28.
Township-Wide CoverageThe event organizes participating addresses across Ocean Acres, waterfront neighborhoods, Cedar Run/Mayetta/West Creek and downtown Manahawkin areas.
How to Submit a Classified
Choose the correct categoryUse the category that most accurately describes the item, notice, event or opportunity.
Write a factual descriptionInclude condition, approximate age, dimensions, quantity, price and any limitations or defects a reasonable buyer would need to know.
Use a safe contact methodProvide only contact information you are comfortable making public. Never publish bank details or sensitive identity information.
Give the right location detailManahawkin, Beach Haven West, Ocean Acres or a general neighborhood is usually enough initially. Publish a residence address only when genuinely necessary, such as an advertised yard sale.
Review marketplace rulesListings involving prohibited, dangerous, misleading or unlawfully regulated items will not be accepted.
Remove expired postingsTell NJTGO when an item sells, an event ends or a notice is no longer active so the marketplace remains useful.
What Makes a Useful Listing?
Specific Headline“Solid Oak Dining Table” is more useful than a vague headline such as “Furniture for Sale.”
Honest ConditionDisclose damage, missing parts, repair needs or known defects before arranging pickup.
Clear PriceState a firm asking price, negotiable price, reasonable-offer language or “free.”
Pickup InformationExplain whether an item requires a truck, multiple people, disassembly or other special handling.
Current PhotosWhen photo-enabled posting options are available, images should show the actual item rather than catalog photos.
Expiration DateInclude an event date, sale date or reasonable expiration when a classified is time-sensitive.
Classified Safety
Meet Publicly When PossibleChoose a busy, well-lit public place during daylight hours and let another person know where you are going.
Inspect Before PayingConfirm condition, model numbers, serial numbers, ownership documentation and title information when appropriate.
Avoid Payment ScamsDo not participate in overpayment schemes, fake-check transactions, gift-card payments, cryptocurrency transfers or requests to forward money.
Protect Financial InformationNever provide bank passwords, verification codes, PINs or unnecessary identity documents to a buyer or seller.
Vehicle TransactionsVerify the VIN, title, registration status and ownership before completing a sale, and follow current New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission requirements.
Home PickupIf a buyer must come to your home for a large item, consider having another adult present and limit access to areas unrelated to the transaction.
Lost Pets & Animal Notices
Pet postings should focus on safety and reunification. Include species, breed or mix, color, approximate size, last-known area, date and distinguishing features while avoiding unnecessary ownership documents or sensitive information.
Lost PetGive enough detail for neighbors to recognize the animal and identify whether it was last seen in Manahawkin, Beach Haven West, Ocean Acres or another Stafford area.
Found PetConsider withholding one identifying feature so someone claiming the animal can demonstrate legitimate knowledge.
Stafford Animal ControlStafford residents can currently call 609-597-1000 ext. 8525 during weekday office hours. After hours and weekends, call Stafford Police at 609-597-8581.
24/7 Emergency CoverageStafford Animal Control and Humane Law Enforcement Officers are on call for animal emergencies around the clock.
Roommates & Shared Housing
Roommate notices should describe the room or shared space, approximate location, rent, utilities, deposit, lease length, household expectations and move-in timing without using discriminatory preferences prohibited by fair-housing law.
Fair housing: NJTGO does not accept housing advertisements that unlawfully discriminate based on protected characteristics. Property-sale and rental advertising belongs on the Manahawkin Real Estate page.
Official Notices & Community Information
NJTGO community notices can complement official Township information, but should never replace it. Stafford Township now publishes current municipal legal notices online, including ordinances, public hearings, bids, procurement notices and other official government announcements.
Stafford Township Legal Notices
Current ordinances, hearings, procurement notices, public notices and other official municipal legal advertising.
Garage Sale Permit
Current Stafford Township private-sale application and yard-sale rules.
Town-Wide Yard Sale
Current Stafford Recreation registration, dates, neighborhood address lists and event information.
Stafford Animal Control
Current animal-control contacts, office hours, emergency numbers and jurisdiction information.
Municipal Clerk
Licensing, garage-sale applications, public records, municipal administration and Township forms.
Stafford Recreation
Township community programs, events, markets, parks and recreation activities.
Listings NJTGO Will Not Publish
- Illegal goods or services
- Firearms, ammunition, explosives or weapon sales
- Controlled substances, illicit drugs or prescription-drug sales
- Alcohol or tobacco sales
- Counterfeit, stolen or recalled goods
- Fraudulent investments, pyramid schemes or deceptive business opportunities
- Adult sexual services or explicit solicitation
- Hateful, threatening or harassing material
- Discriminatory housing or employment advertisements
- Unsafe, unlawful or exploitative animal sales
- Private personal data posted without permission
- Misleading health, income, investment or performance claims
- Spam or repetitive promotional postings
- Expired, intentionally misleading or materially inaccurate listings
- Prescription-only medical products that cannot lawfully be transferred
- Items creating an unreasonable safety hazard or violating applicable law
Businesses, Services & Commercial Listings
Manahawkin Classifieds are intended primarily for residents, occasional local exchanges, community notices and time-limited postings. Businesses seeking ongoing promotion should use NJTGO's Manahawkin Business & Shopping page.
Commercial visibility: Basic business directory listings may include the business name, category, address, phone number and a brief factual description. Website links, logos, photographs, expanded profiles, Local Business Spotlight and Townwide Placement are paid features.
Have Something to Post in Stafford Township?
Contact NJTGO with the category, headline, description, price if applicable, community or general location, contact method and expiration date. Submissions are reviewed for local relevance, safety and compliance with NJTGO guidelines.
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