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decoycatfish t1_iunln5j wrote

Stockton and lambertville are beautiful and great, but get a house up on the hills away from the river / canals. Last year we got flooded really badly in the low areas and I suspect this will be a more frequent occurrence in the coming decades

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Sn_Orpheus t1_iuo7l6j wrote

Always look up the flood maps when moving. And then still try to stay up high. Nothing is a sure thing, but water rolling downhill is pretty dependable.

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12secondscooby t1_iup1g24 wrote

Another vote for Lambertville (on one of the hills to avoid flooding) if you like a walkable downtown. Small school district and right on the towpath/river for the outdoors stuff.

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Thejerseyjon609 t1_iuobf4g wrote

Also one of the smallest high schools in the state. We move here 20 years ago for this reason.

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royalewithcheese51 t1_iur58yc wrote

How is the school there? Did you want a small school district?

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Thejerseyjon609 t1_iur70yr wrote

Yes, wanted a small school. My kids were in 5th and 8th grades when we moved. They were in a small private school previously in PA. Schools are ok. At the time if you wanted to be on a team or in an activity (cheering, etc.) you were on. Being on a team here won’t get you a D1 scholarship but you will play. Also some unusual activities for NJ. FFA was (is?) pretty big. Everybody knew everybody in school, for better or worse. Teachers knew everyone. Academically good enough for one daughter to get into Elon early admission. Both kids did well I college and felt prepared. Good luck.

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