Helmetta Borough I7
helmettaboro.com
Helmetta was established around a snuff mill, and the G. W. Helme
Snuff Mill District is a classic example of a late 19th century mill
town. About 115 buildings were originally in the district, which
was named to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the
National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The borough, just
under one square mile, currently has a population of about 2,220
people.
Highland Park Borough I3
hpboro.com
Primarily a residential town, Highland Park boasts corporate
industry as well as numerous family businesses dating back many
decades. The earliest record of European settlers in this area is in
the late 17th century.
Jamesburg Borough H8
jamesburgborough.org
Named for the inclusive school started by James Buckelew in 1847,
Jamesburg was once an important railroad town, with two main
lines and a roundhouse. The first canned tomatoes were produced
in Jamesburg in 1847. Home to Thompson Park and Manalapan
Lake, Jamesburg has over 6,000 residents in its 0.8 square miles
and is 99.9% built up. Some of its quaint historic architecture has
been preserved.
Metuchen Borough J3
metuchennj.org
Metuchen has a rich history as a place where innovative, creative
and artistic people gather. Metuchen’s downtown is the historic
heart of this central New Jersey community and features a growing
and vibrant restaurant scene. The Middlesex Greenway is a
beautiful open-space resource within the communities of Metuchen,
Edison and Woodbridge. A vibrant public art program has brought
murals, painted Adirondack chairs and a stage for performances
and poetry reading in Imagination Alley just off of Main Street. Visit
downtownmetuchen.org to find everything from shopping to dining
and fun in walkable Metuchen.
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Middlesex Borough G1
middlesexboro-nj.gov
Nestled in the heart of Middlesex County between East Brunswick
and North Brunswick, Middlesex is a thriving community with
nearly 15,000 residents, dozens of local businesses and many
redevelopment projects. It boasts high-ranking public schools,
beautiful parks, access to train lines, an impressive library, an
expanding recreation department and an active senior citizen
center. Nearby is TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots
baseball team.
Milltown Borough I5
milltownnj.org
Since its official establishment in 1896, Milltown has been a special
place to live, work and play. The Borough is a 1.6-mile tract with
about 7,000 residents. From its vibrant Main Street shops, churches
and homes to its fine schools, parks and pools, Milltown is an ideal
environment to raise a family and enjoy a tight-knit community
where everyone is thought of as a neighbor.
Monroe Township H9
monroetwp.com
Monroe Township, named for U.S. President James Monroe, was
founded in 1838. Initially a farming community, the suburbs spread
into the northern parts of Monroe Township in the 1960s, when the
NJ Turnpike opened Exit 8A in Monroe, prompting the construction
of new schools, shopping centers, a synagogue, a recreation center
and a library. Residential development in the southern portion of the
township has surged in recent years, including senior communities
and luxury homes.
New Brunswick City H4
newbrunswick.com
For more on New Brunswick, see page 42 of this guide.
Highland Park by Jenifer Rutherford
Photo courtesy New Brunswick City Center
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