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Originally Posted by perkins2249
Chatham Township, New Providence and Berkeley Heights are wonderful. You want to stay away from Summit. Have you ever looked into Long Hill Township, Warren, Basking Ridge, Or Bernardsville?
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Spot on. I'm very familiar with Summit having had a best friend who came from one of the founding families of this town. If you don't want your child to be surrounded by spoiled Princesses, then check out the other towns Perkins recommended especially New Providence. Every town referenced in the above post is very nice, have good schools and transportation to NYC.
My husband grew up in Short Hills and attended Millburn High. He hated the overbearing snootiness of this area and calls it "Snob Hills". I attended a luncheon given by my MIL and her friends from Millburn, Summit, Short Hills were invited. They were actually bemoaning the fact the area wasn't want it used to be because it wasn't "waspy" enough!!
I almost "lost" my lunch after that.
Millburn might have a slightly better school system according to the stats, but the other towns mentioned have great schools too. Another plus is there will be a much larger selection of homes in your price range.
Good luck with your decision.