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[quote="Guest"]It really amazes me.  I've lived in town for 40 years and I know people who are in their 80's that still call me a newbie (in good humor).  I refer to homes as still being those belonging to people who passed away many years ago, though they have changed hands a few times since then.

However, one thing I did notice is that when I moved to town and even until about 15 years ago there was a respect shown for the long term residents in town.  I realize I sound old and crotchity, but it was the case.  Yes, new people moved in, but it was a rarity for them to get onto the TC right away or for them to start making comments about change without having lived here a while.  They came because they liked the small town and what it represented with a pharmacy, a dentist, a hardware store, etc...Not solely because of a low tax, the school or because they could affored a bigger home.

It seems there is a new attitude among some who move here in recent years that they want their stamp on the town today and we long time residents should either accept it or move on.   Don't like the revaluation?  Too bad, sorry it's a fact of life hit the road and move to Florida, but stop your complaining because I got mine and I can afford to pay the new taxes which are only fair.

I think this is the minority of new comers, but they are also the ones who are most vocal and make the comments about accepting the taxes because it is NJ or it is just fair based on other places in the state.  Curiously, these residents still chose Cranbury.  So I wonder what appealed to them that they feel a need for change or why they blindly accept things as a fact of life.

It is annoying because a lot of people worked hard to make the town what it is today and make it a town people people sought to move to.  Instead of acting like you got yours with comments like I had a XX% increase and making it sound like not a big deal, perhaps one could understand the viewpoint of someone who has lived here for 60 years and got over a 60% increase like one resident I know or others on Main Street who were hit very hard.  Why should these seniors have to leave because you accept your increase?

Many former TC, School baord and planning/zoning board members worked hard to ensure the town was fiscally responsible for many years.  This work is being undone now.[/quote]

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