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Originally Posted by wlou

Not sure what discussion board to put this on but we could sure use some advice from the Garden State folks out there...Our son just got a federal job and his office will be in downtown Newark on Mulberry street. We know absolutely NOTHING about the garden state..Our son is 25, a true small town boy, does not party but likes casino gambling for fun. Does not think he will like "city living" at all and was born and raised in the suburbs of Va..Our question...In which areas of Jersey would you suggest he look for a place to live where he can commute on a train to work and still feel like he is in the burbs and in a safe area, but not too far from his work? It appears as if the train is the way most folks commute into the city ...correct? Also, he thinks he wants to live south of Newark to be closer to Atlantic City for weekend fun...Is there a train that goes out to A/C? Anyway, Any town/city suggestions would be greatly appreciated as we have no idea where to help him start looking. He has 60 days to get moved!! As soon as he is settled, we plan to reduce the price ( yet again, sigh...) of our VA home and get to living as full time frogs!! We have been waiting to get him settled before we really push hard to sell our Virginia home.....So, please help!

I believe he can travel to AC by amtrak

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Wlou, you did get excellent advice. I was so relieved that no one referred you to the Jersey Shore or Jerseylicious kids for advice. I have a daughter who lives in Westchester County and have asked her not to tell me when she travels to the city. I am a small town boy finding living in the fast lane of TV even too much (Ha). Best of luck to you, your son and your family