🌱 Trump’s World Cup trip began with a high-profile lift-off from Bedminster
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In today's newsletter:
- Trump’s World Cup trip began with a high-profile lift-off from Bedminster
- Why Bedminster’s skies keep drawing fighter-jet intercepts
- Why fighter jets were spotted over Bedminster’s skies this weekend
Also on today's calendar: Open House: July 27th - July 31st, 8:30am-5pm and 8 more events.
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- Tuesday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. President Donald Trump arrives at MetLife Stadium for World Cup final (dailyrecord.com) — President Donald Trump left Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster by Marine One on July 19 to attend the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, drawing global attention to the area. His Bedminster departure and high-profile arrival coincided with tight security and a luxury box packed with world leaders watching Spain face Argentina. 
2. F-16s intercept planes violating restricted airspace over New Jersey (prismnews.com) — F-16s again intercepted small planes straying into the restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford, with all aircraft safely escorted away. NORAD highlights that Bedminster’s skies, especially around Trump National Golf Club, remain a recurring trouble spot, warning pilots that ignoring flight restrictions can quickly trigger a military response above nearby neighborhoods.
3. NORAD intercepts multiple aircraft that violated restricted airspace over New Jersey (news12.com) — Multiple small planes violated temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster and East Rutherford on Sunday, prompting NORAD F-16s to intercept three aircraft and fire attention-getting flares. All planes were safely escorted out of the restricted zone, which was in place around Trump’s Bedminster golf club and the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
4. F-16s Fired Flares Over the World Cup Final: Pilots Now Face FAA Enforcement (travelerstoday.com) — Military jets repeatedly intercepted small planes violating tightly restricted airspace over Bedminster and MetLife Stadium during Sunday’s World Cup final, even firing attention-getting flares in two cases. Authorities say every pilot who entered the Bedminster-linked no-fly zone now faces FAA investigation and possible penalties, underscoring how often presidential security restrictions around the town are being breached.
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Open House: July 27th - July 31st, 8:30am-5pm →
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Other local events
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Toddler Storytime
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
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Playdate at the Library
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
11:15 am -
Reel Conversations
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Adult Study Area
6:00 pm -
So You Think You Need a Trust? →
Raritan Valley Country Club, 747 NJ-28, Bridgewater
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Bedminster Farmer’s Market →
River Road Park, River Rd Park, 3055 River Rd, Bedminster
9:00 am -
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
11:00 am -
Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival →
Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring the Balloon Festival, 1350 Strykers Rd, Phillipsburg
12:00 pm -
Baby Storytime
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
10:30 am -
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch -
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Friendship Bracelet Craft
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Adult Study Area
1:30 pm
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
Saturday July 25
Monday July 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Toddler Storytime
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
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Playdate at the Library
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
11:15 am -
Reel Conversations
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Adult Study Area
6:00 pm -
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
11:00 am
Wednesday July 22
Saturday July 25
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