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Hi everyone,

I'm looking to move to a more... lively place in NJ that is closer to work and NYC (I'm currently in Mercer County but work in Union). Do you have any suggestions for a 26 year old single attorney? I hear positive things about Morristown, Hoboken, and Jersey City. Please help!

Thanks!!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Tony Panariello on July 7, 2010 at 12:36pm

Those certainly are lively places. I find that most Hoboken/JC people never leave their town.. sure there's a lot to do in those places but you sort of only socialize with other Hoboken/JC people. Morristown has a lively social scene and it somewhat centrally located in terms of NJ.

just my .02

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Permalink Reply by Laura Labriola on July 7, 2010 at 1:42pm

Tony - I wrote a huge, heated reply but I deleted it - although there hasn't been a good debate in the forums for a while. I will say though that Morristown is small and very young - I spent about 6 months hanging out there at least once sometimes 2-3 times a week and I got so sick of it that I dread going back at all now. On the other hand I've lived in JC for almost a year and there are a million places I still want to check out in JC and Hoboken and of course NYC also. You really can't ever get bored ... I guess it depends on your personality though - if you don't like change, Morristown is a good bet. If you like variety, then Morristown is going to get old fast.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Panariello on July 7, 2010 at 4:26pm

:D
I thought of you when I wrote that. I haven't seen you since you moved! I miss ya

Laura Labriola said:

Tony - I wrote a huge, heated reply but I deleted it - although there hasn't been a good debate in the forums for a while. I will say though that Morristown is small and very young - I spent about 6 months hanging out there at least once sometimes 2-3 times a week and I got so sick of it that I dread going back at all now. On the other hand I've lived in JC for almost a year and there are a million places I still want to check out in JC and Hoboken and of course NYC also. You really can't ever get bored ... I guess it depends on your personality though - if you don't like change, Morristown is a good bet. If you like variety, then Morristown is going to get old fast.

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Permalink Reply by James on July 7, 2010 at 6:37pm

Cranford?

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Permalink Reply by Tony Panariello on July 7, 2010 at 6:46pm

Good points.

Just avoid Somerville - its a nice area.. lots of restaurants.. even a few bars.. but lets say the clientèle on most nights at these bars trend on the wrong side of the social security check curve. You really have to go to morristown or New Brunswick to party (The Brunz is also a good choice.. but its a very young town being that Rutgers is there.. that might be a plus or minus depending on your tolerance for frat boys)

Rebecca Missel said:

I live in Morristown and yes, it's true I don't go to Jersey City or Hoboken too often, but it's a great town. You get good bang for your buck, a great neighborhood and easier accessibility than you would in Hudson County. Is it as thrilling as some of those other cities ALL the time? No. But you get an awesome neighborhood feel where lots of business owners work hard to build amazing customer service and lots of young people live in the immediate area.

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Permalink Reply by Erica on July 7, 2010 at 7:18pm

I would recommend downtown Jersey City. I've lived here for about 3 years now and it's great. Lots of different bars and restaurants, and it's so close to the Path that NYC and Hoboken are easily accessible. You'll also be able to get more for your money in JC versus Hoboken. :)