Ooo, I should do that

I really wanna go to Japan and check out their transit!

If you’re going from / to Fair Lawn then keep in mind that it’s the Bergen line, but if you’re going at a time of day (like after dinner in the city) when you won’t get a train for a while, check the Main line to nearby stations (like Glen Rock Main Line if you normally go to Radburn, as an example). If someone picks you up or you take a Lyft, it can be faster than waiting a while.

I’m glad you’ve been enjoying using the train! I live in Rahway, and we have access to both the Northeast Corridor and the Coast Line, so we get frequent service and get a lot of convenience.

I’ve been able to go up and down the state just taking the train. The only thing I wish is that the administration stopped listening to the dummies that want nothing more than every road to be a 10 lane autobahn and instead focused on rail for more than commuting to the city.

We have a great rail system and it’s quietly one of our biggest assets as a state. I would want to see that trend continue and give people all over the state more opportunity in the process. I hope you’ll write to your state legislator about your positive experience!

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It’s a great investment. If you have the space and inclination to put in little bit of time and effort, think no further.

We have 15 chickens. DM me if you need some advice.

😱 I guess it's in their nature...

High point / kittatinny range

Interesting…Just starting to look into having backyard chickens.

If I had to save I'd be buying wholesale chicken beans rice veggies for my main prepped foods. Then I'd be buy treats to spice it up here and there while things are on sale or just other veggies and fruits to supplement the meals (avocados, nuts, tuna). I feel like you could do that for much less even including snacks and what not. What are you buying?

If you like NJ Transit, try taking intercity trains in Western Europe or Japan if you ever get a chance. Such a nice way to travel!

Must be something dead around there.

$250 a week for a family of 5.

$250 a week for a family of 5.

That's why I just drive to Long Branch

Single, varied diet and this is about what I spend as well. I actively look at and compare prices when I shop.

Also, I opted for Avocado oil last time I needed olive oil. So much cheaper and no real difference for cooking at least (probably different if you’re doing salad dressings, though).

150 a week for two adults

The southern tip of sussex is just north on Allamuchy (is in warren county)...andover, stan hope, byram, newton, mansfield

Theres plenty of property in our cities we can build on before we need to cut down more woods and encroach on the pine Barrens

No way! I've only moved here 7 years ago, but first time seeing those huge birds! Beautiful creatures

About $125 per adult per week which includes toiletries - also includes following the sales and being a savvy shopper. This does not include the occasional take out or restaurant meal.

They're all over the place in Browns Millls, Pemberton and Mt. Holly.

Housing supply is absolutely the issue. NJ, like many states, has a massive undersupply. But more single family homes will not help significantly. What we need is more medium and high density construction. Even if the new units are all market rate, prices will still decline, but it needs to be a lot of units.

These were single family homes. Only a few dozen units, would have had negligible impact. What we need is more medium and high density construction.

If your argument is that there’s more train delays than there is traffic I’m pretty sure the evidence won’t hold up.

You just never take a train without some buffer time, same as when you’re driving.

Um, no. The cost of housing is high for many reasons, among them the desirability of living in NJ (yes, that's a thing). Housing supply isn't the issue - the supply of affordable housing is the issue. Ruining an open space and building yet another glob job of high-priced housing isn't going to do a damned thing for the prices of housing in the state.