franklin township: AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - 04/10/11 04:02 AM
New two and three bedroom single family homes are now available in Franklin Township, New Jersey. This is part of a redevelopment plan approved by the Township Council and the Township's Redevelopment Agency.  Leewood Renaissance developers purchased the property in order to build affordable housing in the area.
Home start at $99,990 and flexible mortgage arrangements are available for qualified buyers.
All of the homes are Energy Star certified.
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franklin township: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP AGAIN NAMED TO LIST BY MONEY MAGAZINE - 07/20/10 04:49 AM
For the 2nd time in 2 years MONEY MAGAZINE picks Franklin Township as one of the best places to live in the United States:

FRANKLIN NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST PLACES TO LIVE

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, New Jersey-July 13, 2010-Franklin Township officials were pleased to hear  that the Township was named No. 34 in Money Magazine's 100 Best Places to Live 2010. Franklin held the top ranking of  New Jersey towns that made the list.
 
The magazine wrote, "It isn't rare to come across a cow crossing in Franklin. Despite being just an hour away from New York City, … (0 comments)

franklin township: OPEN HOUSE FOR THE PUBLIC - SUNDAY, JUNE 13,2010 - 06/11/10 12:12 AM
Please join me at my Open House in Quailbrook Cluster Homes on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 1-4 PM. Beautiful 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Townhome;
159 PICADILLY COURT
SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY 08873
 
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franklin township: NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN OPENING IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP,NJ - 03/30/10 01:20 AM
The Community Garden to be constructed in Naaman Williams Park will be completed in April and should be ready for use by residents on May 15, in time for the growing season.  There will be 34 plots available, each measuring approximately 14 feet long by 8 feet wide. 
Those interested in obtaining a plot and participating in the Community Garden can click here and provide their name, address, phone number and e-mail address by May 1.  Residents that are unable to respond to the website may register by calling Environmental Commission Member John Walker, at 732-422-0894 in the evening.  Anyone interested … (2 comments)

franklin township: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP'S ANNUAL SINTERKLAAS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION - 12/02/09 08:02 AM
Children and adults alike will be ENCHANTED by Sunday's traditional celebration of Sinterklaas. The fun begins at 1 p.m. with coloring and story time, Dutch street organ music, klompen dancing by the Van Wickle House Dutch dancers, Sinterklaas songs, Dutch baked goods for sale, and crafts for the kids. St. Nicholas himself will arrive on his white horse between 2-2:30. A parking donation will be appreciated. Come and join in all the fun on Sunday, December 6, 2009!
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franklin township: MEADOWS FOUNDATION HOSTS NEW JERSEY POETS - 10/24/09 04:55 AM
Meadows Foundation Presents N.J. Poets 
On Saturday, November 7, 2 p.m. noted New Jersey poets Charles Johnson and Diane Lockward will present readings from their works at the Tulipwood property, 1165 Hamilton Street, Somerset, New Jersey. Both poets have been nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize in poetry, and have won numerous other awards for their work. Copies of their works will be available for sale and signing after the program.
Tickets are $10 each and reservations are strongly suggested. They can be made by calling 732-560-1977.
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franklin township: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CLEANUP EVENT - BUTLER ROAD NATURAL PRESERVE - 10/11/09 08:30 AM
Want to help clean up the environment?
Got a few hours to give to your community on November 7th?Then join us in a community clean-up of old trash from the beautiful Butler Road Natural Area.
Due to the limited parking in this area, a municipal shuttle bus will take you to the site.
When:                 Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 9:30 AM
Shuttle                Shuttle will run between the Community & Senior Center and the Butler Road Naturaltimes:                  Area beginning at 9:30 and approximately every 45 minutes thereafter until 1:15 PM.
Place:                  Meet in the parking lot next to the … (1 comments)

franklin township: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - 09/11/09 10:20 AM
           
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franklin township: WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION - 09/09/09 02:04 AM
FYI - On Saturday, September 12, 2009 the Family Readiness Group of the NJ Army National Guard 50th Chemical Company in conjunction with the Township of Franklin will be welcoming home our local troops from their latest deployment in Iraq with a celebration in Somerset, NJ. As part of the celebration, troops will be honored at the Warrior Football Field located at the Franklin Middle School beginning at 12:30 pm. At 1:00 pm the troops will march from Hillcrest School, down Franklin Boulevard, to the Armory on Hamilton Street.
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franklin township: JUST LISTED - HOME FOR SALE IN FRANKLIN PARK, NJ - 08/24/09 12:11 AM
LOCATION  LOCATION  LOCATION
79 Claremont Road, Franklin Park, NJ 08823
This small 3/1 Ranch on a great wooded corner lot (almost a 1/2 acre) may be just what a buyer needs. HOME WARRANTY included.
Located in one of the most desirable sections of Franklin Township, you can leave the car in the garage because this home is within walking distance of the elementary school, shopping and public transportation to New York City.
ASKING ONLY $325,000

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franklin township: THIRD ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD - 06/17/09 02:20 AM
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franklin township: 2009 NEW JERSEY CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHP - 06/11/09 01:51 AM
The communities of Somerset and Middlesex counties will get a taste of Caribbean culture on June 27 when New Jersey Caribbean Festival 2009 will offer the spice-infused cuisine, diverse music rhythms and vibrant art of the islands, commonly called the West Indies.
 
Organized by the Jamaica Organization of New Jersey, the Somerset County Cultural Diversity Coalition and the Hamilton Street Business and Community Corporation, the street festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 720 Hamilton St., in the business district section of Franklin Township in Somerset County, N.J.
 
The Caribbean festival will be rich with … (2 comments)

franklin township: UPDATE - FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS' TAX CREDIT FLEXIBILITY - 05/21/09 04:10 AM
Are you sitting down?
Yesterday our mortgage folks said the Feds have pulled the letter allowing the First Time Home Buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit towards downpayment on a purchase or towards closing costs.  Today we were informed that the Feds are saying that they have not pulled the provision but have merely put it on hold while they re-review it.
I am going to take the advice some of you offered who responded to my earlier blog and that is that I will believe it when I see it and until then I am not going to talk about … (3 comments)

franklin township: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP GETS HONOR FOR HELPING GREEN AMERICA - 04/15/09 12:59 AM

 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP GETS HONOR FOR HELPING GREEN AMERICA
GLORIA LAUGHTON ALLSTON, SRES/BURGDORFF ERA-PRINCETON/WWW.CENTRALNJHOMES4U.COM 
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franklin township: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 04/15/09 12:43 AM
 
An update of Franklin Township's Master Plan recommends the development of a park for active and passive recreation in the southern end of the township.  Officials have identified three(3) potential park locations in the Franklin Park area.  Prior to moving forward with the concept plans the Township has distributed a survey to Township residents asking for feedback on interest, need and preferred site.  The three sites are:
THE CATALPA PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH MIDDLEBUSH ROAD AND OLD VLIET ROAD THE DUNN & GUNTHER FARMS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF SOUTH MIDDLEBUSH ROAD AND SUYDAM ROAD LAND CURRENTLY OWNED BY THE BOARD … (0 comments)

franklin township: JUST RENTED - 6 BEDROOM COLONIAL IN FRANKLIN PARK - 04/10/09 02:08 AM

NOW ASKING $3750 PER MONTH - FRANKLIN PARK, NEW JERSEY
THE RENTAL HAS JUST BEEN REDUCED ON THIS BEAUTIFUL 6 BEDROOM/4.5 BATH COLONIAL SITED ON ALMOST 3 ACREAS OF LAND.  UPGRADES INCLUDE BUILTIN CABINETRY, WALKOUT BASEMENT, SUNROOM, 2 FIREPLACES, 3 CAR GARAGE, AND MUCH MORE.
GLORIA LAUGHTON ALLSTON, REALTOR, SRES
BURGDORFF ERA - PRINCETON, 264 NASSAU STREET, PRINCETON, NJ 08542 - (609)252-2319
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franklin township: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTOR'S NEW GREEN DESIGNATION - 03/28/09 11:19 AM
I just completed the core course requirement for my NAR GREEN certification and it was unbelievably enlightening.  The course encourages the real estate professional to become an advocate for Green principles in the design and use of homes and to become a positive force for creating sustainable communities.  The next step is to take the Elective follow up course in April that specifically targets a field of interest and/or expertise - residential, commercial or property management. 
I am very excited about this initiative and plan to ride this GREEN wave all the way in the residential field for the benefit of future generations.
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franklin township: SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG SO TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY! - 03/21/09 10:25 AM
I hope that I am not being overly optimistic but it looks like the home shoppers are starting to come out in full force.  All of a sudden my phone is jumping, my email Inbox is full of inquiries, and the Showing Desk in my office is very busy making appointments.  I know that we are now moving into Our Season but could it be that the housing slump is leaving NJ? 
I like to believe that buyers are anticipating a surge and they don't want to miss out on any opportunities to snap up those lovely bargain-priced homes that have been drastically reduced from original asking. We have a lot … (4 comments)

franklin township: BEAUTIFUL 6 BEDROOM COLONIAL AVAILABLE FOR RENT - 02/18/09 10:42 AM
Located in Franklin Township, NJ - rated #5 on MONEY MAGAZINE'S 2008 list of best places to live in U.S.
This 8 year old home is situated on almost 3 ac of land and offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.  The home has 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a large eat-in kitchen with adjacent sunroom, a two story family room, library, finished walk-out basement, and much more.  Among the many customized features of this home are built-in cabinetry in several rooms.  Step outside and enjoy the two-tiered deck with built-in gazebo as well as the beauty of the professional landscape. 
Available IMMEDIATELY … (0 comments)

 
Gloria Laughton Allston, Realtor(NJ)/Broker(NY) (COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE)

Gloria Laughton Allston

Realtor(NJ)/Broker(NY)

Princeton, NJ

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COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

Address: 10 NASSAU STREET, PRINCETON, NJ, 08542

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