However, a South Brunswick train station for our commuters will reduce the amount of cars on our roads at critical times. We need to widen Route 1 and complete Rt. 522 with clearer signage directing truck and other traffic to the roads designed for it. The first step is to make more efficient use of the resources we already have. Finally, when we acquire passive-use land, Green Acres funding is ideal and must be sought aggressively.
State law dictates education funding through property taxes.
Our community is a desirable place to live and for our children to be educated. This desirability, however, creates market demand. Fortunately, it is that very demand for outstanding education and programming which enhances and protects our property values. Individual communities place varying value on public education - in South Brunswick, quality education and outstanding extracurricular programming should remain a priority. Smart growth planning and sprawl reduction begins with decreasing densities - reducing forever the number of homes anyone can build.