Somerset County Business Partnership’s BizFest Set For The Imperia
The Somerset County Business Partnership will present “Biz Fest,” the Somerset County ‘hyper-local’ trade show and networking opportunity for Somerset County businesses and residents on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Imperia, 1714 Easton Avenue. Among the businesses expected to be represented will be accounting firms; personal and business […]
Alternate-Side-Of-The-Street Parking Proposed For Part Of Hamilton Street
A proposal to enact alternate-side-of-the-street parking for the Hamilton Street Business District will be presented next month to the Township Council. The idea was endorsed by the Hamilton Street Advisory Board at its June 6 meeting, and is seen as necessary to ensure a proper cleaning of the street. If enacted, the new regulation would affect […]
Regal Bank Hires Ronald Field As Franklin Branch Manager
Regal Bank recently hired Ronald F. Field as assistant vice president/branch manager for the newly acquired branch on Elizabeth Avenue. “I feel honored to join such a wonderful organization,” Field said in a press release about his hiring. “I’m looking forward to working with the Somerset community and being part of Regal Bank’s wave of success, […]
Moe’s Southwest Grill To Host Fundraiser For 2015 FHS Championship Girls Basketball Team
The 2014-15 basketball season was an historic one for the Franklin High School Lady Warriors. On March 15, 2015, the Lady Warriors won the program’s first NJSIAA Group 4 Championship, besting the Shawnee Renegades 54-48. That win earned the team a trip to the program’s first state Tournament of Champions, where they made it to the […]
Homewood Suites Cuts Ribbon On Room Improvements
Homewood Suites on Pierce Street held a celebration May 18 to commemorate the refurbishing of its suites and added amenities. The 11-year-old hotel held a ribbon cutting to memorialize the occasion. Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce president Michael Harris cut the blue ribbon, held by hotel staff and representatives from the Township Council and business […]
Flemington BMW Wins ‘Center Of Excellence’ Designation
BMW of North America has named Flemington BMW a Center of Excellence, the only BMW dealership in the state to win the distinction. Flemington BMW is located at Routes 202 and 31 in Flemington and is a member of the Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Dealerships. The award “acknowledges the dedication, commitment and enthusiasm […]
Hamilton Street Police Sub-Station In The Works
Plans are in motion for a police sub-station in the Hamilton Street business district. Hamilton Street Advisory Board vice-chairman Tim Kelly said at the May 9 meeting that he is willing to donate a building he owns at 586 Hamilton St. for the sub-station. “I don’t want any rent for it,” Kelly said of the […]
Somerset Woods Rehab And Nursing Center Accepting Admissions
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Old New Brunswick Road is now open and accepting admissions. The center, at 780 Old New Brunswick Rd., offers “the most sophisticated therapy for sub-acute patients provided by world renowned Kessler Rehabilitation,” according to a press release on the opening. “Our expert staff of nurses provides all forms […]
Hamilton Street Board To Township: Send Us More Police
Saying that the assignment of two police officers to the Hamilton Street Business District has been a success, the advisory board charged with shepherding the district’s rejuvenation will ask the township to beef up the police presence. Board chairman Pat Gianotto is expected to put the request in writing to township manager Robert Vornlocker. Vornlocker […]
Regal Bank Merger With Community First Bank Finalized
Livingston-based Regal Bank now has a Somerset office, with the completion of its merger with Community First Bank. The merger, first announced late last year, became effective at the end of business on March 31. In addition to its Elizabeth Avenue location, Regal Bank now has branches in Livingston, Roseland, Florham Park, Millburn, West Orange, […]
