Middlesex County

A rendering for HELIX Health + Life Sciences Exchange, the life sciences hub underway in New Brunswick.
May 19, 2026

J&J secures HELIX innovation hub naming rights

Johnson & Johnson secured naming rights at the HELIX innovation hub in New Brunswick, supporting New Jersey biotech startups.

ShopRite-anchored Convery Plaza, located at 365 Convery Blvd. in Perth Amboy, sits at a signalized intersection. PROVIDED BY CBRE
May 18, 2026

ShopRite-anchored Perth Amboy shopping center secures $18M financing

CBRE arranged the loan for this Perth Amboy property, which sits at a signalized intersection. The neighborhood shopping center traded last fall in an off-market deal.

PGA Tour Superstore in Sarasota, Fla.
May 11, 2026

PGA Tour Superstore plans 2 more NJ locations

The experiential retail experience will open this summer in Ocean Township, followed by a new location in Middlesex County in December.

Hackensack Meridian's Health & Wellness Center at Metropark
Apr 30, 2026

Hackensack Meridian opens $200M Metropark health hub (photos) (updated)

Hackensack Meridian Health launched its $200 million Health and Wellness Center at Metropark in Woodbridge, delivering transit-based care and boosting access for commuters.

JLL Capital Markets secured construction financing for a development project that will introduce a self-storage facility at 696 Old Bridge Turnpike in South River. PROVIDED BY JLL
Apr 21, 2026

Extra Space Hillsborough leads JLL self-storage financing deals in NJ

The 709-unit Route 206 projects leads a series of JLL Capital Markets self-storage construction financings across N.J., including projects in Middlesex and Passaic counties.

Urban Edge Properties announced that The Mango People Collective is bringing a new full-service restaurant concept to The Plaza at Woodbridge.
Apr 21, 2026

Indian restaurant to replace TGI Fridays in Woodbridge

Mango People Collective will open a full-service Indian restaurant and sports bar at the former TGI Fridays within The Plaza at Woodbridge.

Hummus Republic opened its location at The Shoppes at North Brunswick in May 2023.
Apr 21, 2026

Hummus Republic to open 3 more NJ locations

The fast-casual Mediterranean eatery has plans for three new New Jersey locations, expanding its footprint in Montclair, Woodbridge and Hamilton.

Petersen Commons celebrated its groundbreaking in April 2026 in Woodbridge with several elected officials on hand. PROVIDED BY PENNROSE
Apr 13, 2026

60-unit Woodbridge veterans housing project breaks ground

The development builds on the public-private partnership in Middlesex County between Pennrose LLC and the township, as well as on larger goals statewide to end veteran homelessness.

Arsenal Trade Center in Sayreville
Apr 10, 2026

Arsenal Trade Center nears 100% leased, adds 536K SF (updated)

The 1.1 million-square-foot industrial complex in Sayreville is approaching a full roster after two deals totaling 536,000 square feet with Worldwide Logistics USA and Nekteck.

New Jersey American Water’s Deresha Ship flushes a hydrant in the company’s Plainfield service area.
Apr 1, 2026

American Water launches $5.5M upgrades in Middlesex, Monmouth

New Jersey American Water begins $5.5M water infrastructure upgrades in Dunellen, Middletown and Piscataway, replacing aging mains and hydrants. Find out if your street will be affected.

New Jersey Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey and New Brunswick Tomorrow opened a new satellite office inside NBT’s location at 390 George St., New Brunswick.
Mar 30, 2026

NJSBDC opens new satellite office in New Brunswick

Launched with New Brunswick Tomorrow, the free business hub and satellite New Jersey Small Business Development Center will offer counseling and support services for local entrepreneurs.

The Ashton in Chatham. PROVIDED BY SAGE REAL ESTATE ADVISORS
Mar 23, 2026

SAGE closes $29.35M in multifamily sales across 3 NJ counties

The boutique brokerage announced deals across Bergen, Morris and Middlesex counties, highlighting local rental market demand.