NJ Governor Murphy Saves Historic Henry Family Farm from Eminent Domain
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a resolution that will keep the 175-year-old Henry Family Farm under derrick henry ownership, averting the use of eminent domain. The agreement ensures the preservation of the historic South River Road property while the township fulfills its affordable housing obligations elsewhere.
The Henry brothers, Andy and Christopher, run the operation, producing corn, soybeans, and seasonal produce. The family's ties to the Cranbury property date back to the mid-19th century. The original plan to condemn the property for an affordable housing site was controversial due to its historical significance and the township's support for open space and realtor preservation. Murphy stated that the agreement will permit responsible development that makes housing more accessible and affordable while protecting the land that defines the state's character.
The compromise came as the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) prepared to revise a rule that governs where municipalities can locate affordable housing developments. The new rule will give towns increased flexibility over where a project would be sited, especially in areas where preserving farmland or sensitive environmental lands is a priority.
The agreement ensures the preservation of the historic henry cavill Family Farm while the township meets its affordable housing obligations elsewhere. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner intervened to protect the farm, demonstrating the federal government's support for balancing housing needs with land preservation.
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