Who got fired within a few months. Metuchen will be gone within 5-10 years.Murphy regularly hangs out in Metuchen. His former COS was the mayor. While his time as governor will come to an end at some point Metuchen will stay.
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Who got fired within a few months. Metuchen will be gone within 5-10 years.Murphy regularly hangs out in Metuchen. His former COS was the mayor. While his time as governor will come to an end at some point Metuchen will stay.
Warren is in Somerset County. .Even though Still technically Union County so taxes are generally lower.
Basking Ridge is the best kept secret between Warren and Mendham--come take a look but don't tell anyone about it. NJ Transit commute might be a bit long to NYC Penn St, about 1 1/2 hr.So it looks like my company may be moving a few of us from Boston to New York at some point over the next year or two. I'm looking for recommendations on towns to look into. I grew up in Middletown, so I know the Monmouth County area reasonably well, but I'm open to other alternative areas if it makes sense.
A few things about our situation and what would be important:
1. Reasonable commute to Midtown.
2. Not a super congested area and a nice downtown within a reasonable distance (something as large as Red Bank but could be smaller).
3. We have a 7 month old...so good schools and reasonable property taxes.
4. Open to places outside of NJ (Long Island (feel dirty saying that), Connecticut, NY State)), but with family in NJ, all else fairly equal, NJ would get the nod.
5. Budget-wise, we have a budget that should work in most places, even if we have one of the more modest homes. I'd rather the worst house in a great area than the best house in a bad area.
Wife is from Iowa, but we currently live in Back Bay Boston and were in the Minneapolis suburbs before that. Boston has surprised us by not being too busy and when we go down to New York, my wife always comments how busy and high energy it is, so all things considered, something that doesn't feel too busy is ideal.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Graduate of Middletown South. Like the feel of Monmouth County (Middletown, Fair Haven, Rumson, Colts Neck, Marlboro) but the office is in Midtown by Times Square. So taking the train and a subway doesn't appeal too much (pretty long commute). Not sure how the boat/subway would look as a commute.
I know a bit about north of Driscoll Bridge New Jersey, but not enough to really know what are the good commutes, places the wife would like, etc.
I too live in Montville and would recommend it.Ha! My buddy lives in Montville, I was just going to recommend it too...
another option is to live in Bergen County and drive roughly 1/2 an hour to the Vince Lombardi Park and Ride. That puts into play towns like Tenafly, Teaneck, Demarest, and Closter. Bus is much cheaper and its roughly a half hour to Port Authority. On Fridays I would drive in, because there wasn’t much traffic on the GWB.
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Yeah I miss it. Had to move for work and the wife too. Small town vibe. Great downtown. Super cool old big architecturally significant houses and down to earth people. It’s also sandwhichee between rich (north Caldwell) and filthy dripping rich (Essex fells). Also Grover Cleveland park is so nice. Miss that too.I live in Caldwell right now too . Also lived in Madison and my wife took the train when she worked in the city . Like others have said , if she missed a train , that would add at least another 45 minutes on to the commute . It got old quick and once we have kids , she switched jobs . Both Madison and Caldwell are great with nice downtowns and close to the city but the commutes suck despite being not to fat from the city . My brother in law lives a few blocks from me in north Caldwell and drives into the city for work ( not since march) and has been doing it forever . He gets home consistently at 730/8 or later . Not fun despite making a ton of money .
If this wfh becomes a more permanent thing I’m heading your way. BR is a nice town. I won’t mind the 90min ride if I’m only going in once a week.Basking Ridge is the best kept secret between Warren and Mendham--come take a look but don't tell anyone about it. NJ Transit commute might be a bit long to NYC Penn St, about 1 1/2 hr.
Farthest town from them?I moved back to NJ 5 years ago with a similar list - I'm a researcher so here is an excel file that may be helpful.
I cared most about train & schools. In end distance to my in-laws was the final decision.
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That is an awesome document, and it is very nice of you to share!I moved back to NJ 5 years ago with a similar list - I'm a researcher so here is an excel file that may be helpful.
I cared most about train & schools. In end distance to my in-laws was the final decision.
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I did that 20 years ago, so things may have changed. But while ride in was great, the ride out was often subject to long waits when the busses headed back into the PA got caught up in inbound traffic at the Lincoln Tunnel.
If this wfh becomes a more permanent thing I’m heading your way. BR is a nice town. I won’t mind the 90min ride if I’m only going in once a week.
What's the commute look like? Doesn't look too far out from NYC on the map.I think your family will really like Madison. If fits all the requirements except for commute.
TBH, even though I am from Montville and mentioned it is a great town, the first town I thought of was Madison, the Rose City. Great town in NJ. The only concern I would have is public transportation is more limited than say Montville because Montville is very close to Wayne Park and Ride.I think your family will really like Madison. If fits all the requirements except for commute.
Yeah...poking around this morning and it looks like a nice option. Looks like an hour on the train...a bit less expensive than Summit/Chatham, 20 minutes to the airport/Prudential Center, nice looking downtown. Definitely one to put on the list.TBH, even though I am from Montville and mentioned it is a great town, the first town I thought of was Madison, the Rose City. Great town in NJ. The only concern I would have is public transportation is more limited than say Montville because Montville is very close to Wayne Park and Ride.
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I would rent in the East 70's in Manhattan, till kid needs to hit Kinder or First Grade. RE taxes are so onerous now in both NY and NJ that it's worth considering changing careers or jobs and living elsewhere in the US.
How far is your final location from Port Authority/Penn Station/Grand Central/ferry boat docks has to be taken into consideration. Is it walkable, MTA, cab, uber ? My first job in NYC was at Saks and took bus from Bloomfield (hour with express bus lane) and would walk (10min) or take the MTA depending on the weather.
I've commuted by Ferry, Car, Bus, Train and Helicopter. Never lived in Manhattan which would have made the most sense in commute time, commute costs and probably quality of life.
I never liked commuting on a daily basis by helicopter either so decide on NJ Trans instead.Your baby is so young that 5 years till school is a LONG time to go with what is happening these days.
I would rent in the East 70's in Manhattan, till kid needs to hit Kinder or First Grade. RE taxes are so onerous now in both NY and NJ that it's worth considering changing careers or jobs and living elsewhere in the US.
How far is your final location from Port Authority/Penn Station/Grand Central/ferry boat docks has to be taken into consideration. Is it walkable, MTA, cab, uber ? My first job in NYC was at Saks and took bus from Bloomfield (hour with express bus lane) and would walk (10min) or take the MTA depending on the weather.
I've commuted by Ferry, Car, Bus, Train and Helicopter. Never lived in Manhattan which would have made the most sense in commute time, commute costs and probably quality of life.
i had a client there several years ago. its only 2 stops on the red line from Penn Station. about a 10 min walk from PA Bus Terminal when it's not rush hour. More like 15 if it is. The wall of people walking down 8th ave is pain to deal with. i would actually take the subway that 1 stop to get to PA just to avoid the sweaty mess of people walking.50th and Broadway
NJ Transit will tell you the train takes 57 min. What they don't tell you is that it will only be on time 5% of the time. The majority of the time (70%) it will take you 1:10 min. The good news is that it is it's a direct train so you can get some stuff done. The actual distance is irrelevant in NJ/NY area. Everything I said so far only pertains to the commute into the city. For leaving the city, add 15 mins to everything and subtract the percentages by half. You do not want to know what happens the rest of the time. But the town is great for family, good public schools and property taxes is much better than nearby options.What's the commute look like? Doesn't look too far out from NYC on the map.
Also, trains on the Morris-Essex line travel at much slower speeds than on the NEC line. Not sure about the NJCL or the Bergen lines, but even though actual miles from Morristown/Madison/Chatham are fewer than say, Middlesex or Mercer county, the commute from Metropark or Princeton Jct can be about the same.NJ Transit will tell you the train takes 57 min. What they don't tell you is that it will only be on time 5% of the time. The majority of the time (70%) it will take you 1:10 min. The good news is that it is it's a direct train so you can get some stuff done. The actual distance is irrelevant in NJ/NY area. Everything I said so far only pertains to the commute into the city. For leaving the city, add 15 mins to everything and subtract the percentages by half. You do not want to know what happens the rest of the time. But the town is great for family, good public schools and property taxes is much better than nearby options.
This. Biggest problem with the city commute.NJ Transit will tell you the train takes 57 min. What they don't tell you is that it will only be on time 5% of the time. The majority of the time (70%) it will take you 1:10 min. The good news is that it is it's a direct train so you can get some stuff done. The actual distance is irrelevant in NJ/NY area. Everything I said so far only pertains to the commute into the city. For leaving the city, add 15 mins to everything and subtract the percentages by half. You do not want to know what happens the rest of the time. But the town is great for family, good public schools and property taxes is much better than nearby options.
This. Biggest problem with the city commute.
Oh, so you could throw a football to Port Authority. You might want to consider Edgewater. It's got stunning views, albeit a little busier than some others, they have free weekday bus service for residents to the Edgewater Ferry stop, drops you off at 39th St. That's an easy walk, and a better ride than the bus (although costlier). They've got an elementary school in town, but send high schoolers - which is years down the line for you guys - to Leonia H.S.50th and Broadway
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Basking Ridge/Bernards is a wonderful town, amazing place!Basking Ridge is the best kept secret between Warren and Mendham--come take a look but don't tell anyone about it. NJ Transit commute might be a bit long to NYC Penn St, about 1 1/2 hr.
NE Corridor is just as bad. Add 10 to 15 min to what NJ transit tells you.Also, trains on the Morris-Essex line travel at much slower speeds than on the NEC line. Not sure about the NJCL or the Bergen lines, but even though actual miles from Morristown/Madison/Chatham are fewer than say, Middlesex or Mercer county, the commute from Metropark or Princeton Jct can be about the same.
Moved back to NJ from the west coast about 2 years ago. Pre COVID - would take the Seastreak Ferry into Manhattan, get off at Wall St & take the 2/3 up to 34th street. Ferry is amazing - 1 time in 2 years it wasn't running on time. Enjoyable commute - but pricey. If we ever go back into city, will likely stay on the ferry until East 35th & walk over to the west side to avoid the subway. Regardless - after doing the ferry I would never, ever set foot on NJ Transit again. Did that for 8 years from Princeton Junction & Metropark. Worst years of my adult life.
That's not the Grover Cleveland that I remember from photos.Love it there..
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