Unity Bancorp, the parent company of Unity Bank, has been ranked 14th among the top 25 publicly traded banks in the United States, according to Bank Director’s 2025 RankingBanking report, sponsored by Crowe LLP. The annual study analyzed 300 of the largest publicly traded banks nationwide, placing Unity Bancorp among the industry’s highest performers, according to a press release about the ranking. …

It has been in many ways the shortest, and longest, 10 years since our wonderful Mom/Grandma/Great Grandma died. The suddenness left us reeling and unable to truly even attempt to honor her legacy properly in her obituary at the time. We hope to at least get a bit closer to that now. Mabel (her nickname was Tink, short for Tinkerbell) …

INTRODUCING HERSELF – Ashley Delgado-D’Amore speaks after being named as the new vice-principal at Elizabeth Avenue Elementary School on August 28. A 17-year teaching veteran was named to be the new vice-principal at Elizabeth Avenue Elementary School by the Board of Education at its August 28 meeting. Ashley Delgado-D’Amore, who has spent the last 12 years teaching in the New …

A new program designed to safeguard people at risk of wandering due to cognitive difficulties was recently launched by the Franklin Township Police Department. Called “Franklin Community Connections,” the program consists of a smart wristwatch called Theora Connect, which allows caregivers to see real-time location updates, receive alerts if a loved one leaves a designated safe area, and connect through …

Patricia L. Rivera, of Somerset, passed away on August 17 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 54. Born in New Brunswick, she was a proud lifelong area resident. Patricia loved people and was always considered the life of the party. She enjoyed working as a waitress and server at various restaurants throughout the area, …

07/27/2025 A Garner, North Carolina resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Domino Rd. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property valued at $3,250.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

The township’s three public high schools achieved award-winning rankings in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of high schools. The ranking takes into account a number of criteria, including graduation rates, performance on standardized tests, enrollment in advanced placement courses, and how well they prepare students for college, according to the magazine. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – Contractor working on concrete work.  Sebring Rd Annapolis St Lexington Rd Phillips Rd Francis St Link Rd School Ave Lewis St Van Doren Ave Area Resurfacing – Contractor to begin Concrete work on or about August 25. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

Lawrence Pigula, DPM of Somerset died peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 17. He was a week shy of his 99th birthday. Born in Paterson, Dr. Pigula resided in Newton for most of his life, moving to Somerset 18 years ago. Dr. Pigula received his Medical Degree in Podiatry in 1951 from the Illinois College …

David Onuschak, 72, of Somerset, passed away on August 17 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville. Born on June 22, 1953, in New Brunswick to the late Joseph and Tatiana (Karel) Onuschak, David was a lifelong resident of Somerset. He worked as Sales Manager for Taylor Forge Stainless Inc. in Branchburg and previously owned and managed Weldfit, a pipe …