150-Year-Old Family Farm in New Jersey Faces Demolition for Affordable Housing

Cranberry Township, NJ, faces a contentious debate over the future of a 150-year-old family farm, threatened with demolition to make way for affordable housing. Andy Henry, a co-owner of the farm, voiced his concerns at a recent town meeting: "This farm has been in my family since 1850. My great-grandparents bought it, my grandfather and mother were born here, and three generations of my family are buried in the town cemetery." The video also highlights the efforts of the community to save the farm, emphasizing its historical and agricultural significance. While the need for affordable housing is undeniable, the conflict underscores the complex challenges of balancing development with the preservation of community heritage. The town's decision will likely set a precedent for future development projects, impacting similar family farms across the state.