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Thanks all who have taken time to respond to my question.
One person gave me the option of Princeton and the advantage that I can open myself up to jobs in Philadelphia city as well. That was really appealing.
I think Princeton would be too much of a commute to NYC, unless you don't mind that. I agree with Convent/Morristown area. There is a good mix of housing and great train access to NYC.
The commute from Princeton to Philly by mass transit requires at least one (and maybe two) train/subway changes, so it's not as easy as one makes it sound. Commuting by car is also painful, and can easily be 1.5-2 hours with traffic. Princeton to NYC at least is a straight shot with no changes, but it's still likely 1.5-2 hours door to door.
"Sayreville simply is a great place to live!"
"Not the least of Sayreville's attractions is its central location. It is only 30 miles from New York City and 60 miles from Philadelphia. Close by are the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike and Routes 1, 9, 35,18 and 287 - all providing ready access to New Jersey's wealth of cultural and recreational activities and one of the best commuting corridors with access to all major roads.
Sayreville has managed to preserve its small town ambiance, character and moderate taxes.
If you are a parent concerned with the quality of education, Sayreville has a school system consisting of four elementary schools, a middle school and a high school that continues to rank among the best school systems in New Jersey. Also to be found in Sayreville are two Roman Catholic elementary schools and a school for the special needs children. Nearby are Rutgers and Princeton Universities, two of the largest and most prestigious schools in the country. Middlesex County College in Edison is the largest community college in the state and offers two-year degrees in 48 areas of study."
Thanks all who have taken time to respond to my question.
One person gave me the option of Princeton and the advantage that I can open myself up to jobs in Philadelphia city as well. That was really appealing.
What do you folks think?
Princeton is a very wealthy area. The phamaceutical companies rule the land and there is alot of competition. Princeton has a large contingent of residents who may not fit the definition of "Down to Earth".
"Sayreville simply is a great place to live!"
"Not the least of Sayreville's attractions is its central location. It is only 30 miles from New York City and 60 miles from Philadelphia. Close by are the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike and Routes 1, 9, 35,18 and 287 - all providing ready access to New Jersey's wealth of cultural and recreational activities and one of the best commuting corridors with access to all major roads.
Sayreville has managed to preserve its small town ambiance, character and moderate taxes.
If you are a parent concerned with the quality of education, Sayreville has a school system consisting of four elementary schools, a middle school and a high school that continues to rank among the best school systems in New Jersey. Also to be found in Sayreville are two Roman Catholic elementary schools and a school for the special needs children. Nearby are Rutgers and Princeton Universities, two of the largest and most prestigious schools in the country. Middlesex County College in Edison is the largest community college in the state and offers two-year degrees in 48 areas of study."
Sayreville, please dont misguide somebody who is naive enough to not know about the towns in NJ. Its no where near the other towns being listed here anyway you looks at it. Infact it can't even come close to edison, north brunswick or old bridge (princeton, crawford, morristown, metuchen rest aside). COmmute from Princeton is not as bad, there is dinky train goes from princeton station to princeton juntion where you will always find connecting train to NY penn station. East Brunswick is superb school system, 1 hour commute to NYC and 1 hour ride to Philadelphia.
I have finalized on a contract position in Parsippany NJ ( Sad it is not on a train line)
However, the next gig might still be in the city.
I should note that I am a software developer and the jobs seem to be concentrated in the following locations
1) NYC
2) Jersey City area
3) Parsippany Area
4) Princeton area
I will be looking at the Morris Plains area and hope that will suit my needs.
I have finalized on a contract position in Parsippany NJ ( Sad it is not on a train line)
However, the next gig might still be in the city.
I should note that I am a software developer and the jobs seem to be concentrated in the following locations
1) NYC
2) Jersey City area
3) Parsippany Area
4) Princeton area
I will be looking at the Morris Plains area and hope that will suit my needs.
Awesome- I grew up in Morris Plains. There is a train station right on Speedwell ave (rt 202). Parsippany has buses on route 46 that run into the Port Authority in Manhattan.
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