175-Year-Old Family Farm in NJ Faces Eminent Domain for Affordable Housing

Cranbury, NJ Family Farm Faces Eminent Domain for Affordable Housing A Middlesex County town in New Jersey is facing opposition for its plan to seize a 175-year-old family farm to make way for an affordable housing development. The farm, owned by Andy Henry, has been in his family since 1850. Henry stated, "This farm represents exactly what this town prides itself on. It has open space, rich history, and a farmhouse. We just want to keep the farm in our family." The township's decision to use eminent domain, the power of the government to take private property for public use, has sparked outrage among residents and conservationists. The video shows the stark contrast between the lush farmland and the newly constructed apartment buildings. The situation highlights the ongoing debate in New Jersey over balancing the need for affordable housing with the preservation of agricultural land. The Henry family intends to fight the township's plans in court, and the legal battle is expected to draw significant attention to the issue of eminent domain and its impact on family farms.