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Spring Hills Somerset Assisted Living has been recognized as a 2017 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), the leading association for long term and post-acute care. The award was given for the center’s dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care, according to …

The nascent Business Alliance of Franklin Township was introduced June 14 at a wine and cheese event hosted by Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in the Crossroads at Somerset center on Elizabeth Avenue. The event was attended by township business owners and others, who were treated to chair massages, skin analyses and raffles. The Franklin Reporter & Advocate …

Submitted by Unity Bank. Unity Bank President and CEO James A. Hughes has been elected to the Federal Delegate Board of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), which represents nearly 6,000 community banks nationally. “I am honored to be elected the New Jersey delegate to ICBA,” Hughes said. “It gives me a chance to work for community banks across …

  NMR Natural Medicine & Rehabilitation, a medical practice dedicated to alleviating pain with non-invasive methods, held the grand opening of its office at 399 Campus Drive on May 18. Founded by Drs. Vince Sferra, Arun Kandra and Jeremy Cohen, the practice’s philosophy “is based on utilizing non-narcotic options and creating an awareness that there are options besides narcotics for …

An India-based manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals on May 9 celebrated the opening of its first U.S. manufacturing plant, which happens to be located in the township. Lupin Limited leadership and staff gathered outside the company’s Campus Drive facility to witness a ribbon-cutting and hear comments from the company’s president and CEO, as well as U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and …

Submitted by Unity Bank. Unity Bank recently donated $2,500 to the Adult Day Center (ADC) of Somerset County to underwrite the expenses of its Caregiver Support Group. The donation will underwrite operational expenses for the support group, which has been part of ADC programming for 18 years. “Unity Bank is committed to supporting vital community service organizations in the towns …

It’s all about family for Barbara Sabani, the owner of the new Pierce Street Bagel Cafe in the Shoppes at Pierce Street. Family helped her decide to offer bagels, family helps her out in the cafe, and her family heritage will soon play a part in her overall menu. “I’ve always taken care of people at my home,” said Sabani, …

Submitted by Flemington Car and Truck Country. Flemington – Flemington Subaru, proud member of the Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Brands, announced today the results of its 2016/2017 Subaru Share the Love Campaign which raised money for national charities as well as a designated “hometown charity.” Tim Morley, General Manager of Flemington Subaru; Charlie Smith, General Manager of …

The Hamilton Street Advisory Board will ask the Township Council for a modification to the township’s anti-graffiti ordinance. Board members decided at their April 3 meeting to make a suggestion that the ordinance’s compliance time be shortened from 90 days to 30 days. The request originated with the FTPD’s community police team members, who said a shorter time frame would …

The Garden State Exhibit and Convention Center on Atrium Drive will soon close its doors, but the building will not be vacant for long. The online retail store 6th Avenue Electronics will purchase the building and plans to move its Schoolhouse Road warehouse into the 72,000-square-foot space, according to an application filed with the township’s planning department. The retailer will …