jadnich t1_iunz31i wrote
The towns you have mentioned are all nice, but they are somewhat sleepy. IMO, Somerville, which is nearby is better for families. Parks, street fairs, a nice downtown, community events- Somerville just has a bit more going on.
For reference, Raritan is a neighboring town. Easy access to Somerville. Flemington is (and sorry to any Flemington residents) a dead town. It’s been trying for more than a decade to get back to what it used to be, but it isn’t going to happen. And it is just a bit too far away from everything else. I’d scratch that one from your lost.
Clinton is a nice town. If you are looking for a bit more rural small town feel, it’s a good choice. But If you are looking for more of a suburban small town feel, Somerville is the way to go.
ser_pez t1_iuodg77 wrote
I agree with you except I’d recommend Bridgewater or Raritan over Somerville only because the schools are better. Still close enough to Somerville to participate though.
jadnich t1_iuog98j wrote
I think the school ratings are old data. The Somerville school system has greatly improved. I have two kids in the elementary system and I think it’s great. Of course, Bridgewater still ranks very highly, and is no doubt a good school, but I don’t think the old Somerville comparison will be around much longer.
The difference between the two towns, IMO, is that Bridgewater has expensive homes and lower taxes. Somerville has median homes and high taxes. But the taxes pay for some great Somerville services.
snake--doctor t1_iuooosi wrote
It's true, most of the good restaurants/pubs in the area are either in the Lamberville/New Hope direction or Somerville. They are actually finally working on the Union Hotel in Flemington which will have some restaurants/bars but I don't think it will be on the level of those other downtowns.
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