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06.24.08, 07:15 AM General Topics
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Is it possible we'd be happier in Metuchen than Westfield? No direct train from Westfield, no snob factor in Metuchen.... [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 07:15 AM Flag
 

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Have you thought of Cranford.....no snob factor but no direct train. Better schools than Metuchen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Lot of flood zones right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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there is a flood project and also depends where in town you move and the impact there. what is your budget? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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about $550 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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you can find some nice places in cranford for that and not in a flood zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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Cranford is also a better town overall than Metuchen.....more suburban and you are not surrounded by the urbanism of Edison. plus more train service. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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thank you. maybe we'll check it out this weekend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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take a look. where are you now? there are some nice homes in town. what size are you looking for? tip: stay out of hte brookside school district, the parents and kids there are VERY SNOBBY. the rest of the town is great and unsnobby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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okay. thank you for the warning! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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yeah they'll ignore you and have their kids ignore your kids unless you join all the same clubs as them and vacation with them, etc. the rest of the town is not snobby and really nice. if you are talking to a realtor ask for the Orange Avenue School/Bloomingdale School district as your first choice. That's North Side......South Side is also nice and should be second choice. How old are your kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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They're 5 and 2. Thanks for the info. I'll check out the town with this in mind! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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If you go with the Orange/Bloomingdale then they start in Bloomingdale and switch to Orange in 3rd grade. It's a nice town and there are a lot of recreational activities for kids. www.cranford.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Why not go to Metuchen then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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I know. That's what I was thinking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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I'd go with the good commute. Metuchen can be a quick trip if you get the right train. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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It depends what you are looking for...Metuchen is VERY different than Westfield. What about Cranford, Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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Scotch Plains is also very nice and so is Berkeley Heights. Try Cranford or Scotch Plains [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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ok, thanks. we're looking for a place that has a town with things going on during the day and at night. that's why we checked out metuchen and westfield. we also prefer streets with sidewalks and homes not so far apart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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I grew up in Westfield and do not consider myself or any of the people I grew up with snobs. I think it depends on which area in Westfield you live in. There are some REALLY great streets. There is always a TON of stuff going on in the down-town area and, as a whole, the town is super kid-friendly. Not to mention THE SHOPPING!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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thanks for answering, hope I did not offend. did you grow up on the north side or south side, which part? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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Cranford fits all of this and there are a lot of restaurants in downtown Cranford. Westfield is more happening at night, but its a VERY short drive to Westfield....like 5 minutes on backroads. Most people in Cranford consider downtown Westfield a part of town. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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