Scroo him.
I left NJ 35 years ago, but visit often because of the family. It’s a different way to live when everything has to be negotiated (construction, repairs, cops, ...) Once I showed up with my TP bumper sticker, I felt more political aggression than I was used to. And this was in Sussex County, very rural. I rarely go back now - there’s no joy in it for me. Good riddance.