Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where do people in your community gather or socialize?
  - How and where does your community access services (healthcare, transportation, educational services, etc.)?

Examples of activities and services: Shopping areas, schools and universities, libraries, parks, lakes, rivers, places of worship, healthcare services, public transport, local nonprofit organizations, etc.

Your response: I buy my groceries at the Shop Rite in Bound Brook, it is up the street from a larger shopping center which has a Home Depot, Walmart, Target - as well as small stores such as a liquor store, and pizzaria. East Union Ave has a lot of restaurants and other smaller stores - doctors office, dentist; many people go to Somerset Center and it serves as a downtown for many residents of Bound Brook. There are many services that I and other members of the community take advantage of; Bound Brook High School is right around the corner. The closest hospital is St. Peters in New Brunswick down Easton Ave. There is no hospital in Bound Brook. I also attend Crunch Fitness Somerset.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What are the cultural bonds in your community?
  - If your community has a shared history, what is it?

Examples of cultural or historical interests: Religious groups, ethnic groups, languages, age groups, immigration status, historic or arts districts, etc.

Your response: My community is a diverse suburban community; there are many Hispanic, Indian, Black and white residents in my community. Many of the residents have been in the area for a long time, and most people own their homes.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where are residents employed?
  - If there are environmental concerns in your community, what are they?

Examples of economic or environmental interests: Tourism industry, agricultural workers, mining town, manufacturing center, polluted natural resource, unemployment problem, etc.

Your response: Was originally classified as a flood zone, but it has been reclassified since then. Still, the community faced some pretty serious flooding issues during Ida. The Raritan River is a major part of the community but river road in particular faced major flooding issues in the past year. Opened up a few new Amazon hubs in the area, and a number of warehouses that people work out. The businesses in the area appear to be hiring and there appear to be significant job openings. Transportation is an issue, there are not that many buses, although there is good train service from Bound Brook station.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What should politicians and/or map drawers know about your community?
  - What are the needs of your community?
  - Is there anything else you want to tell us about your community?

Examples of needs or concerns: Keep community in the same district or separate into multiple districts, shared policy concerns, need for a social service, relationship to other nearby communities, issues with current district lines

Your response: Being so close to the Raritan River there have been flooding issues. There could be improved transportation.