A new mixed-use residential and retail building on Hamilton Street is already fully occupied. It’s no wonder why Arnold Garcia is always smiling. The township-based builder was still two weeks away from getting a Certificate of Occupancy for his new apartment-retail building on Hamilton Street, and he already had all seven apartments rented out. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
Read More »Star Bazaar Offers Wide Selection Of Ethnic Indian Food, More
A variety of ethnic Indian food is available at Star Bazaar, located in the former Drug Fair building at Cedar Grove Lane and Easton Avenue. Shashi Mittal is clearly excited as he takes visitors through his newly opened supermarket. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …
Read More »Township Resident Receives Promotion At CMA
Kenneth Hitchner. Photo: CMA. A township resident is one of three Creative Marketing Alliance employees who were recently promoted. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that …
Read More »Inspire Dance Studio Hosts Free Community Event
A township resident is kicking off the 15th anniversary of her business by hosting a free event for the community. Inspire Performing Arts and Cultural Center, 987D Jersey Ave. in New Brunswick, is hosting its inaugural “Reading Day and Performing Arts Exposure” from 6:30-8 p.m. Aug 24. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
Read More »OurBus Aims To Cut Commuting Costs, Travel Time
Commuters board the OurBus bus at Times Square in New York City. Photo: Mike Virdi. Mike Virdi hated his commute into New York City, so he decided to do something about it. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only …
Read More »Shade Tree Commission Reviewing Plan To Replace Hamilton Street Trees
Members of the township Shad Tree Commission review a plan to replace all the trees in the Hamilton Street Business District corridor. A plan that would replace nearly 200 trees along the Hamilton Street Business District corridor is under review by the township Shade Tree Commission. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
Read More »Hamilton Street Development Project Denied By Planning Board, Attorney Hints At Legal Action
Aerial view of the property targeted for the 745 Hamilton Street project. A proposed mixed-use building on Hamilton Street was rejected by the Planning Board at its July meeting, prompting a thinly veiled threat of a lawsuit by the project’s attorney. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …
Read More »Regal Bank Receives Silver Award in the NJBankers 2015 Community Service Award Program
Regal Bank Somerset branch staff at the branch welcome party. Regal Bank recently won an award from the NJ Bankers Association. Photo: Regal Bank. The New Jersey Bankers Association’s Public Relations and Marketing Committee has selected Regal Bank to receive a Silver Award in the NJBankers 2015 Community Service Award Program. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
Read More »Piscataway Family Brings Party Supply Store To Township
Party On in the Cedar Grove Plaza held its official ribbon-cutting on July 16. Township residents now don’t have to leave Franklin to get their party supplies. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the …
Read More »Somerset Woods Rehab And Nursing Center Celebrates Grand Opening
A string quartet greeted visitors to Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center June 29 at the center’s grand opening. Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center celebrated its grand opening June 29 with food, music and the traditional ribbon cutting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …
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