A Cranbury Township man is suing to stop the town from taking over his family's farm through eminent domain.

Andy Henry says the 21-acre cattle farm on South River Road has been in his family since 1850, and he and his brother are not willing to give it up.

The township has targeted the land for a 265-unit affordable housing complex, which it is required to plan for by June 30.

Officials first approached Henry in April about taking all 20 acres, then later offered to take only half. Henry rejected both offers.

He questioned the location, saying the area is surrounded by warehouses and not residential. He also said a developer once offered him $30 million for the land, but he declined.

The township has not commented on the lawsuit.