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Somerville, NJ is a charming small town in Somerset County with an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops, and historical attractions. It is known for its unique character and strong sense of community and offers something for everyone. From historic buildings to modern-day amenities, the town has something special to offer visitors. Visitors can explore the Raritan River on a kayak or take in some of the local art galleries and museums. With close proximity to New York City, it's easy for residents to enjoy a night out or to take a day trip to explore all the city has to offer. Reviews of Somerville, NJ have been overwhelmingly positive as people from across the country have remarked about its warm hospitality and how friendly it is. People also appreciate its quaint atmosphere that makes them feel like they are part of a small community.
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Bedminster, NJ Really - 9/15/2006
Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here.
Prices of homes have gone up, but so has every town in the
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Fantastic place to live and raise a family! - 6/21/2006
I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main street make it stand out from the crowd of "cookie-cutter" developments that has sprung out in NJ. There are a lot of great restaurants (over 40!) and Main street bustles with live on weekend nights. Schools are very good and kids get top notch education here. Municipal services are great and parks are well taken care of. Very convenient location to NYC, all the major highways. Taxes used to be considered high (the town does not have a lot of large commercial property), but are no longer higher than the surrounding areas, which have seen increases over tha past few years. The downtown and adjacent areas are undergoing a complete renovation, with new town center developement, which will make a significant contribution to the tax revenue and stabilize the tax base. The town is on the brink of embarking on another
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Cost of Living - 5/9/2006
The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on almost every street here - the lack of parking rules/signs and the high amount of speeding that goes on here is a disgrace. As for the people, this is the most UNFRIENDLY place I've ever lived....and I've lived in Brooklyn and Queens! The only streets the town cares about and pays attention to are the Main Street and the streets near the hospital so that visitors will have a good impression -- otherwise, you're in forgotten land...swamp land...very poor drainage. The physical condition of the middle school reminds me of what you'd find in an inner city - the high school is quite run down also. Somerville is definately not worth way you pay to live
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