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Somerset County, NJVol. II · No. 1
Bernardsville Better
A community-curated digest of the Somerset Hills
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The questions we should be asking
Difficult conversations, but necessary ones — about housing, business, schools, and what kind of borough we want to be.
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Affordable Housing Crisis
Bernardsville's median home price has made it nearly impossible for young families, teachers, and service workers to live in the community they serve.
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Empty Storefronts & Local Business
Our downtown is in transition while commercial landlords hold out for higher rents. Local entrepreneurs struggle to compete on Olcott Square.
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Community Accessibility
Despite our wealth, Bernardsville can feel exclusive and unwelcoming to outsiders and even some long-time residents.
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School Funding & Property Taxes
We carry one of the highest property tax burdens in New Jersey, yet school funding debates continue to divide the borough.
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Sustainable Development
As an affluent community, do we have a responsibility to lead on environmental issues — or does development mean growth at any cost?
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