In a bad year for businesses, this NJ borough opened 16 new ones
FLEMINGTON This Hunterdon County gem, measuring just one square mile and completely surrounded by sprawling Raritan Township, was able to open more small businesses in the past 12 months than closed within its borders. That has officials feeling optimistic for a spring and summer when COVID-19 restrictions may finally loosen.
Just three of the 16 new businesses are part of chains. The infusion of local flavor includes the newest of these shops, a retail store and photo studio called The Corner, which debuted last month.
Robin Lapidus, Flemington Community Partnership executive director, said the meaning of the borough s long-standing Love Flemington branding is twofold: a love for the community and its businesses. At no point has the combination of those two factors been more crucial than in the past year.
Princeton resident Chris Fistonich announces bid for 16th District Assembly seat
Chris Fistonich
Chris Fistonich, a professor, cybersecurity analyst, opera singer, and activist, announced Friday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for State Assembly in the 16th district, which includes Princeton, South Brunswick, and portions of Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Fistonich, 30, earned his doctorate degree in immunobiology from Yale University. If elected, he would be the youngest member of the New Jersey Assembly.
State Senator Kip Bateman announced this week that he will not be seeking another term after 12 years in the State Senate and almost four decades of public service. Assemblymen Andrew Zwicker and Roy Freiman both are considering a run for Bateman’s seat, creating an opening for newcomers on the Democratic ticket for the Assembly.