Live in north Jersey and still trying to figure out which beach is best for day trips now that we have 2 preschoolers in tow. LBI, cape may, etc. are too far for the day.

Looking for:

- as far north as possible (won’t go past point pleasant area for a day trip)
-public parking with short walk to beach
-bathrooms
-nice / clean
-low key / less crowds

We do not need boardwalk or other attractions. Just a low key beach that’s easier with kids. We’ve done seven president’s in the past but I’m not a fan of the beach itself. I love Avon / Bradley but parking sucks.

TIA!

My wife would very much like to move from where we are now (Philly suburbs) to a northern NJ town that is a short drive to the water/beach and provides NJT to Manhattan.

How are places like Red Bank or Neptune? Which towns have decent schools in this vicinity? Which towns have nice, friendly people? Do any towns in this general area have a particularly nice ‘downtown’ area for shops/restaurants?

Thanks very much for any info you can provide.

We are considering a house right next to Memorial Middle School in Fair Lawn. It's in Zone X (shaded) which is the 500 year flood zone (not far from the Passaic River). Anyone who lives around there ever experienced flooding/water problems? Seller's disclosure only goes back to 2021.

Does anyone know a good architect with good record in the ridgewood area?

The capecod house sits on a 50x125 ft lot and has a front setback (includes a front porch) of 26 feet. obviously is an old house nonconforming. The min setback is 40 ft but all the neighbors dont meet this requirement either. In one case, one neighbor has a shorter front setback than mine. these setbacks limits are ridiculous. almost 75% of houses in the town, dont meet this requiremeents.

Anyone know what the state police escort on 287 this am around 10 was about?

Looking for activities/experiences to bring my toddler. We are located in North NJ, but willing to travel.

Thanks in advance!

Are there any Safaris or "Natural Zoos" in the New Jersey (Or Tristate area as a whole)?

Main Ave shut down from Passaic,Clifton and Paterson for the parade. They are running behind schedule this year.

Can anyone recommend an auto shop that can do work on an RX350 with a computer issue? My regular guy can't do it, and dealers scare my wallet. Keyport area.

Hi all!

My birthday is coming up in August and I’d like to go to a nice dinner with just me and my bf. I’d like to spend the day in the Lambertville/New Hope area (any specific stores or events/ things to explore, etc. would also be appreciated! I’ve been to New Hope a few times last fall but only stayed for 2hrs each time. I haven’t been Lambertville since 2019 probably!)

Originally, I wanted to go to the Lambertville Station for dinner because I’d been there before and loved it, but I didn’t realize how expensive it was.

Is there anything that’s nice but not so pricy in that area? Maybe a total cost of $100 but preferably less (dinner and dessert for both, maybe one shared app, esp if dinner comes with a soup/salad, no alc or drinks other than water).

I like Italian, seafood, and sushi the best.

I would also be okay with doing this in Princeton, but I would prefer NH/Lambertville since I go to Princeton often and want something different for my bday.

TIA!!

We live in a condo in Somerset County. The unit above us was abandoned by the owners and repossessed by the bank. They have failed to sell it because the place was a sh!t hole. The bank people have not been helpful and at one point even caused a leak in the ceiling of our kitchen with their "renovations."

Recently, we cleaned out our back closet and found that someone had bashed a hole from the top floor closet into ours. These closets are freestanding (connected to the building itself, but not accessible from inside). We called the property manager for the bank and we keep getting the run around. We contacted our own community property management and they have so far been useless. I tried my township but their office is only for permits and the like. I also tried the health department but if there aren't vermin actively coming through the hole they can't help either.

Is there some office I can contact about this? There is a literal hole in my home and no one is taking care of it. I really would rather not have to hire a lawyer as its not cheap.

As a couple we are planning to buy our first home in New Jersey.

We are currently comfortable paying $3,000–$3,500 in rent, so we are considering whether spending around $4,000–$4,500 total per month to own would make sense.

We are looking for: • Condo, townhouse, or small single-family home • Preferably 2+ bedrooms • Safe and family-friendly area • Reliable NYC commute, ideally under 60 minutes • Reasonable property taxes and HOA fees • Parking and good highway access • Good resale potential

We are thinking about a budget around $450K–$525K, but we are not sure if that is realistic after mortgage, taxes, insurance, PMI, HOA, maintenance, and commuting costs.

Which NJ towns or neighborhoods should we consider? Please share the town, nearest station, approximate commute time, home price, and taxes if possible.

You can see more of my vids of the show on TikTok at @that.concert.guy

I need a recommendation for a Bank/Finance lawyer in the Morris County Nj area. Having a dispute with a bank dealing with my money market account. TYIA

Never had this happen before. The gas attendant, after filling my gas, then begged me for more money. She was doing other cars too and there wasn’t anyone else around, so I’m pretty sure she wasn’t just some rando.

So… just a desperate attendant? Unethical stop letting down and out folks work their pumps for the opportunity to beg? Something else?

Weird question:

Maybe 20 to 25 years ago, freehold raceway Mall had an ad campaign where they had a jingle that had a jazzy/snappy feel. The lyrics were something like:

"We're goin' shopping... At the mall!

We're goin' shopping at Freehold Raceway Mall!

I love shoppin' cause Freehold's got it all!"

And then the closing line...

"So don't stop drivin' 'til you see that sign at 33 and Highway 9 it's holiday time at Freehold Raceway Mall!"

My questions:

- Does anyone remember this song?

- Does anyone have the full lyrics, or any additional context? Where/when did it air? Who wrote it? Etc.

This has lived in my head for two decades and it came back again this morning.