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several local places and carried in five ShopRite stores and Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck students are learning about farming and business Read more at WFMZ Frontpage photo: © Somphoto | Dreamstime FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 VerticalFarmDaily.com Mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers lingering overnight President Trump is back in the United States after traveling overseas for the funeral of Pope Francis He spent the day at his golf course in Bedminster Township in New Jersey Philadelphia Eagles superstar and Whitehall High School graduate This is a picture posted on social media by an NFL insider of the visit The Super Bowl champion Eagles are set to visit the White House on Monday afternoon Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device It appears President Donald Trump soon will make his first trip since his second inauguration to his Somerset County golf club The Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team on Thursday issued a notice that there will be temporary flight restrictions for "VIP movement" over Trump's Bedminster club from March 21-23 While the notice does not specifically mention Trump it does include the range for the temporary flight restrictions which match those issued for presidential travel No official notice of temporary flight restrictions has been posted The notices issued by the FAA Safety Team historically have been early indications of Trump's travel plans Prompted by security concerns from the Secret Service the FAA imposes "temporary flight restrictions" (TFR) that prohibit all air traffic within a 10-mile radius of Trump National Golf Club and strictly restrict air traffic within a 30-mile radius whenever Trump is in town The flight restrictions will have an impact on two Central Jersey airports Somerset Airport a few miles away in Bedminster and Solberg Airport in Readington both of which have a good number of recreational pilots on weekends business at private airports as far away as Hunterdon County suffered because the FAA restrictions mean that the airports cannot conduct flight training and pilots who want to fly must load a transponder so their planes can be tracked on radar and be in constant contact with New York-area air-traffic controllers The notice comes ahead of Trump's sixth visit to his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach from March 14-16 He has traveled to Florida for all but one weekend of his second term in the White House heading either to Palm Beach or his Doral golf resort 21-23 to attend and speak at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference Should Trump head to Bedminster March 21-23 it would provide Palm Beach a reprieve from U.S Secret Service-mandated road closures during the Palm Beach International Boat Show which is March 19-23 and prompts the closure of streets along West Palm Beach's waterfront The closure of South Ocean Boulevard next to Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club that accompanies each of his visits to Palm Beach could lead to further congestion that weekend Where is Trump National Golf Club Bedminster?Trump National Golf Club is in the township of Bedminster Bedminster is about 39 miles from New York City The club sits on the south side of the two-lane Lamington Road in a rural area of New Jersey's Somerset County is known as a hub for the wealthy and famous On the west side of the town are estates that can span dozens of acres and are owned by some of the wealthiest people in New Jersey The east side of Bedminster is home to a middle-class community Bedminster has a ho-hum attitude toward the rich and famous Trump remains on the club property during his stays The president has a reputation for being a good neighbor In the past he has allowed the local PTA and other nonprofits to host events at the club One of his neighbors across Lamington Road is Woody Johnson the owner of the New York Jets and former ambassador to the United Kingdom Trump Bedminster hosted the LIV Golf Invitational Series Trump played in the pro-am that preceded that year's tournament The 2014 Metropolitan Open Championship and 2009 USGA Junior Amateur Championship also were held there Trump usually spends weekends in Bedminster after the end of Palm Beach's social season the first year of his first term as president Trump did not travel to Bedminster until May he favored Bedminster over Palm Beach during the summer when weather is more fair in New Jersey and the social scene is much quieter in Palm Beach The Mar-a-Lago Club closes after Easter for the off-season and does not reopen until Halloween What is the history of Trump National Bedminster?The land on which Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster now sits was once owned by carmaker John DeLorean The property sold in 2000 to a golf course developer who sold the property in 2002 to Trump CEO of Somerset Air Service and third-generation operator of Somerset Airport (KSMQ) in Bedminster 16 that they are likely in for a reprise of the Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) experienced during the previous Trump presidential administration SMQ rests just a few miles south of Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster and is effectively closed down when the President is in residence Parker’s customers include operators of approximately 100 general aviation aircraft many of which are used for personal business flying as well as individual and family transportation Somerset Air Service also operates a busy flight school and a small charter operation operating a cabin-class Cessna twin we can expect he may spend some time at his Bedminster Golf Course. Like in his first term we can expect Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) that will prevent flying from Somerset and [nearby] Solberg Airports especially on weekends and an extended vacation likely during the summer peak flying months.” Parker a Republican and former mayor of Bedminster emphasized to AVweb he does not even remotely see this as a political issue he sees it as a real problem with a potentially simple solution “In 2017 Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-7) put forth a common-sense solution directing the FAA to perform a study for the purpose of allowing vetted pilots to fly into recurring Presidential TFRs. Pilots would have a background check and fingerprints using the same procedures that have allowed pilots to fly into the DC Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) for nearly 20 years without incident. This was part of the 2018 FAA Authorization bill passed by the House of Representatives Yet the FAA failed to act on this requirement.” Parker told AVweb that repeated inquiries to the FAA on the progress of the study mandated under Section 529 of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act received the answer that it was under “legal review.” Those answers continued until October 2020 (shortly before the election of President Biden) when he was finally told that the study despite the one-year deadline stipulated in the legislation Though the study that never happened also included nearby Solberg Airport and other GA airports near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida the lack of response is particularly frustrating for Somerset customers given that the New Jersey State Police base their helicopter—bearing the markings “Homeland Security”—at SMQ occupying a regularly staffed hangar overlooking the runway Parker has contacted current state representative Thomas Kean as well as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association which petitioned the FAA and the Secret Service for relief from the TFRs during the previous Trump administration Somerset Air Service’s email to customers concluded with: “We need you to make your voice heard. Contact your Representative and your Senators and tell them you want the FAA to study this common-sense solution that keeps our President safe but allows ‘vetted’ air traffic to continue.” Parker noted that airports under the veil of TFRs protecting President Biden when he visited his residences in Delaware suffered similarly “Future Presidents will also have homes outside of Washington they will want to visit and there will be new airports that will face what we’re facing We just want to give this common-sense solution another shot.” President Donald Trump is expected to head home to Bedminster just in time for the spring golf season His return to Trump National Golf Club is believed to be the first time since last summer's assassination attempt and comes over 50 days since his second inauguration According to a Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team notice issued Thursday temporary flight restrictions will be in place for "VIP Movement" over Trump's Bedminster golf club from March 21 through March 23 The notice does not mention Trump; however, it includes the range for temporary flight restrictions that align with typical presidential flights. The president is planning to be in Palm Beach County in Florida this weekend just in time for St Patrick's Day festivities before he begins his pilgrimages to his New Jersey home An official Federal Aviation Administration flight restriction has not yet been posted with FAA Safety Team notices often dropping days ahead of an official restriction in place Where is his Bedminster resort and how often does he visit New Jersey The Trump National Golf Club is located in Bedminster in Somerset County, roughly 40 miles west of his other home, Trump Tower in Manhattan. The township is 27 square miles and had a population of just over 8,100 in 2023, according to U.S. Census data Trump purchased the 520-acre property, known as Lamington Farms, for roughly $35 million in 2002. It was developed into a two 18-hole championship course with a 1939 Georgian Revival clubhouse, an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis and paddle facilities, and rooms for overnight stays. It is also host to several top golf tournaments, including the 2023 LIV Golf Invitational Series Trump resides in a small cottage next to the club's pool, according to Sports Illustrated, and later expanded to add a second-floor balcony and porch, according to Politico Trump's daughter Ivanka and husband Jared Kushner have a separate cottage on-site that is more than 2,000 square feet. The couple got married at the Bedminster club in 2009. There is also a family cemetery on the grounds where his former wife, Ivana Trump According to the FAA Safety Team notice he is expected to arrive in New Jersey for the first time since last summer on March 21 and stay through March 23 When Trump arrives on Air Force One, the FAA puts in place temporary flight restrictions, forcing the temporary lockdown of surrounding airspace and impacting 21 public airports in New Jersey Trump typically flies in to Morristown Municipal Airport Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team gubernatorial candidate one day after chatting with Ciattarelli President Donald Trump met briefly with the two major candidates for the Republican nomination for governor of New Jersey this weekend with Bill Spadea getting a private audience on Saturday afternoon the New Jersey Globe has confirmed from sources who spotted the two Spadea’s meeting with Trump took place in the Men’s Grill Room at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster less than a day after another candidate, Jack Ciattarelli, spent a few minutes with Trump and posted two photos after dinner late Friday evening A spokesperson for the Spadea campaign declined to comment Trump’s separate meetings with Ciattarelli and Spadea increase speculation that the president, wildly popular among New Jersey Republicans, might take sides in the June 10 Republican primary. A poll conducted by Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s 2016 campaign manager and White House advisor, put the president’s favorables at 90% among Republicans in New Jersey, with nearly two-thirds of them (65%) saying they’d be more likely to support a gubernatorial candidate who had Trump’s endorsement.  Conway is on the board of Kitchen Table Conservatives, a super PAC supporting Ciattarelli. Ciattarelli spoke at the New Jersey Republican Statewide Leadership Summit in Atlantic City on Friday afternoon at Caesars, briefly stopped by an event for Vivek Ramaswamy at the Hard Rock, and then flew by helicopter secured by his campaign from the roof of the Hard Rock to Bedminster.   Spadea did not attend the GOP conference. I am not someone who has the privilege of frequenting elite golf clubs. So, when I received an invitation to play Trump National at Bedminster in New Jersey, I jumped at the opportunity.  Now, I have played some high-level golf courses in my life. I live in central Connecticut, and I've played TPC River Highlands several times. I've also played TPC San Antonio, Squire Creek (Louisiana), Avila Country Club (Tampa, Florida), and… well, that's about it, honestly.  But nothing compares to playing Trump National.  Trump National Golf Club Bedminster is an amazing property that provides an incredible golf experience.  When I arrived, two smiling gentlemen immediately greeted me and offered to valet my car. I was embarrassed to hand over the keys to my Mazda CX-50 when these guys were used to parking BMWs, Mercedes, Teslas, etc.  One took the keys and the other grabbed my golf clubs and shoes and loaded them onto a cart for me. Talk about service! I'm lucky to find a parking spot within a quarter mile of my home golf course's clubhouse. And guess who's loading my clubs onto the cart there? If you guessed me, you're right!  I'm sure some of you are reading this and thinking, "All the great golf clubs do this you dork," and I'm sure you're right. But for me, this was part of the experience.   The other thing I noticed early on was just how much American symbolism exists at Trump National. There are several GIANT American flags throughout the property, including one you can see from a mile away en route to the course.  In addition, all the holes featured American flagsticks. They were incredibly cool.  The American flag at the top of each flagstick at Trump National made for a nice touch. Having a caddie, something I'm definitely not used to having, was awesome (shout out to Richie, who was fantastic).  Inside the pro shop, nearly every piece of apparel featured an American flag. The shirts had American flags, many of the hats were emblazoned with American flags and so many of the items used red, white, and/or blue coloring.  This place was peak Americana. Truly a display of American excellence where it was clear that the property (and its founder) are extremely proud of their country. As a proud American myself, this gave me goosebumps.  At a time when many in this country are, for some reason, trying to distance themselves from America, I felt civic pride emanating from every inch of Trump National.  Entering the pro shop, I was greeted by Mickie Gallagher, the Director of Golf at Trump National Bedminster. Mickie was the man responsible for allowing me to play, and someone to whom I am incredibly grateful. He couldn't have been a more courteous host.  Mickie Gallagher, the Director of Golf at Trump National Bedminster, could not have been a more courteous host.  Before I even stepped foot on a teebox, I was already happy to have had a chance to step foot on the property. Quite honestly, I could have just walked around, grabbed lunch, and left – and I still would have felt it was worth the trip.  But, since I was already there, I might as well play some golf, right?  OK, so I have to note right off the top that the course isn't even truly open yet. The first official day of play for the season is April 4, a week after my visit. Many of the tee boxes were closed, so we had to sort of make our own path throughout the day (with the help of caddie Richie, of course).  Even still, the golf course – we played the "new" course, as the "old" course wasn't quite ready – was in excellent shape. The fairways were manicured, the greens rolled as pure as any greens I've ever played, and the tee boxes (that were open) were pristine, especially for the time of year.  Quite frankly, I was shocked to see the condition of this northeast golf course during the "winter season." I hope I get a chance to go back in the summer, because if that was the shape of the course before the opening, I imagine mid-summer peak season is a sight unto itself.  Now to the important part: golf. Full disclosure, I am a 16.5 handicap (you can look me up on GHIN). I am capable of hitting good golf shots, but the consistency just isn't there.  In addition, Mickie was nice enough to allow me to bring a guest. So, my friend Rob Kofsuske made the drive from Connecticut on Saturday morning. Rob is a 14 handicap, so we have similar skill levels.  Rob Kofsuske and I had a blast playing Trump National Bedminster Golf Club.  But on the fourth hole of the day, a par-5 that played 490 yards on Saturday, I made the first eagle of my life. I hit a good drive into the middle of the fairway, and followed that with a low, stinging five wood that rolled to within five feet of the pin from about 220 yards.  I drilled the putt and caddie Richie cheered LOUDLY. It almost felt like he was more excited about my first eagle than I was. Of course, I made triple bogey on the very next hole, but who cares? I MADE AN EAGLE AT TRUMP NATIONAL! THE FIRST OF MY LIFE! That's something I'll never forget.  Since it was early in the season (this was the third round of the year for me), the swing wasn't quite there. But I did make two birdies, including one on a par-3 after hitting a gorgeous 8-iron to about eight feet on the 8th hole.  I later made another birdie on the short par-4 12th hole after hitting my drive just short of the green and then chipping to tap-in range. The picture below was actually taken as I was hitting my best drive of the day on that hole.  I blasted my drive to just short of the green on the par-4 12th hole at Trump National Bedminster and made birdie.  Overall, Rob and I shot matching 88s. But that didn't really matter. The experience was incredible, and the scoring was secondary.  After grabbing a delicious lunch at the clubhouse (which I didn't even really talk about, but the clubhouse facilities were amazing, like everything else), Rob headed back to Connecticut and I went back to my Newark hotel to prepare for covering the Sweet 16.  Later on Saturday, I received a text from Rob out of nowhere.  "I'm just sitting here thinking of the day and shaking my head," he wrote. "It's unbelievable how incredible that was."  There is one issue with playing Trump National that I have to mention: it's going to be very hard to go back to playing public golf courses.  As Rob put it in a text: "I'm a snob now. Those greens were so pure."  Yeah, that's the downside of playing elite golf courses. But it was worth it. 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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER A project that will create a new corporate headquarters in Bedminster is jumpstarting Advance Realty Investors’ expansion of a campus on Route 206 where it also plans to add 20,000 square feet of ground-up retail space that will serve a growing corridor of blue-chip companies The firm on Thursday is slated to break ground on a new 30,000-square-foot build-to-suit headquarters for Freshpet Inc. the global company known for its refrigerated pet food The rare ground-up office building will rise on what’s currently vacant land at the two-building 77,000-square-foot campus at 1420 and 1430 Route 206 — the site of Advance’s own headquarters — providing a new home for roughly 100 Freshpet employees starting early next year It’s also a catalyst for Advance’s transformation of the 15-acre property dining and amenity space that will become Bedminster Village Square in 2026 “The thought of bolstering the amenity program for our office end users was something that was very attractive,” said Alex Cocoziello principal and chief investment officer for Advance Realty Investors “And as time has evolved here and demand trends have changed Freshpet approaching us … with the desire to build a trophy office building in a bespoke way to meet their needs was just confirmation that the investment profile of developing suburban campuses into vibrant mixed-use walkable communities is very strong in northern New Jersey.” Cocoziello noted that Bedminster sits at one corner of the “wealth triangle” formed by Interstate 78 one that “has always been a major artery for Class A office stock” and the types of companies with skilled That’s been on display in recent years with new build-to-suit projects for major corporate users in Morristown and Summit even as the broader office market has contracted over the past decade multifaceted setting at the Bedminster campus would help tap into that demand while also serving tenants such as AT&T across the street at 1405-1425 Route 206 “The appreciation of rental rates and the delivery of trophy investment-grade office product is well received by the marketplace,” Cocoziello said that’s prevalent in Morristown and now that’s becoming the case in Bedminster.” The Garibaldi Group’s Jeffrey Garibaldi Sr citing the “incredible dedication” that co-founder Scott Morris and his team “had to the idea that they were making a move to improve company culture and have a building that matched their vision.” a recruitment effort and a move to hopefully show their employees that their comfort and enjoyment came first in their decision,” Garibaldi said “The office market had an overwhelming supply of vacant space antiquated product and didn’t get Freshpet excited “Freshpet wanted a building that felt inspiring and when the discussion turned to building something new it was exciting to watch the imagination of Scott and the Freshpet team run wild with possibility.” The talks with the NASDAQ-listed company moved quickly That paved the way for an executed lease and the start of the design process culminating in the township approving the new office and retail buildings last year “That process to get approvals was very swift,” he said “And credit to the town of Bedminster to move quickly here to get a Class A tenant with a great employment base skilled labor and a lot of jobs being relocated to Bedminster Designed by Nancy Dougherty of Short Hills-based Studio 1200 the new building will evoke Freshpet’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable design with the use of healthy materials and renewable sources electric vehicle charging stations and innovative energy efficiency measures It will also look to reflect Bedminster’s inherent charm and character in a location that’s minutes from the town’s central business district will have significant additional landscaping and a system of pedestrian paths that connect to the extensive hike-and-bike infrastructure in Bedminster’s open space network The firm also plans to enhance the 87,000 square feet of existing office space on the campus with cutting-edge updates and design strategies fostering modern innovation and collaboration in engaging workspaces ConnectOne Bank provided construction financing for the Freshpet building with Iron Hill Construction Management serving as general contractor provided civil engineering and site design for the retail buildings “We’re excited to break ground on our new global headquarters in Bedminster,” said Morris “This location offers exceptional access to major roadways and a bucolic environment that aligns with our commitment to a balanced work-life experience The additional retail and amenities planned by Advance will create a vibrant and supportive campus for our team We appreciate the warm welcome from Mayor Larry Jacobs and other township and Somerset County officials which reinforces our decision to make Bedminster our new 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Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy Bedminster is home to President-elect Donald Trump and one of his private golf clubs And right now, he is avoiding home because of all the unexplained drone sightings that are circling near his New Jersey abode Trump commented on the drone hysteria hovering over New Jersey and nearby states Our military knows where they took off from They know where it came from and where it went and for some reason they don't want to comment." President Joe Biden denied withholding information on the reported drones apparently," he said Tuesday when queried by reporters at the White House In a news conference from his Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump said he was going to avoid the area because the drones are flying close to Bedminster Former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman told MSNBC on Sunday that a helicopter chased away a drone near Trump’s estate "They (the drones) happened to be over Bedminster I think maybe I won't spend the weekend at Bedminster I've decided to cancel my trip,” Trump said on Monday When he’s not avoiding the New Jersey retreat because of drone activity Bedminster is a favored spot of the incoming president Bedminster, a township in Somerset County, New Jersey with a population of just over 8,000 people, is home to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, one of Trump's officially designated residences Trump purchased a 520-acre property, known as Lamington Farms in 2002 and developed it into the 18-hole golf course and country club by 2004. He maintains a cottage on the grounds that are considered to be his second home or vacation home, approximately 40 miles west of his other home — Trump Tower in Manhattan Trump spent considerable time at Bedminster and referred to it as the Summer White House The Bedminster property was the venue for Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump's 2009 marriage to Jared Kushner. It also has a family cemetery on the grounds where his former wife, Ivana Trump is interred After the attempted assassination on July 14, 2024 at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump went to his Bedminster home to rest and recoup Annual fees to join Trump National Golf Course Bedminster hover around $300,000 with reciprocal privileges at 15 other Trump resorts GOP gubernatorial candidate got a few private minutes with President Trump Republican Jack Ciattarelli briefly sat down with Donald Trump tonight which will likely increase speculation of a presidential endorsement in the race for governor of New Jersey “Tonight, my great honor and pleasure to share time with @POTUS at Trump National in Bedminster,” Ciattarelli said in a post on X that included two photos of him standing with Trump captured by a guest and obtained by the New Jersey Globe shows the former assemblyman sitting at Trump’s table in conversation Kitchen Table Conservatives, a super PAC supporting Ciattarelli is holding a fundraiser at Trump National this weekend Several key Trump campaign and White House veterans including Kellyanne Conway and Larry Weitzner run that super PAC; a third Kitchen Table Conservative board member left the group after rejoining the Trump White House earlier this yer A poll conducted by Conway for the super PAC last month showed Trump’s favorables among New Jersey Republicans at 90% with 65% of GOP primary voters saying they would be more likely to vote for a gubernatorial candidate who had Trump’s endorsement – and 75% more likely to back a Trump-like America First candidate Ciattarelli and former NJ 101.5 radio host Bill Spadea have been eyeing a Trump endorsement – something that could be a game changer in the June 10 Republican gubernatorial primary.   Trump appeared on Spadea’s radio show last spring and praised him That line was featured in a digital ad this week from Legacy of Liberty Ciattarelli has overtly indicated support for Trump taking a different tone than his public criticism of 2016 and 2020 A spokesman for the Ciattarelli campaign declined to comment A global investment manager has sold a more than 110,000-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center in Bedminster paid an undisclosed sum for The Hills Village Center at 550 Hills Drive with plans to manage the property under its newly unveiled Lena Centers brand The 110,453-square-foot complex is 89.3 percent occupied with a 4.7-year weighted average lease term noting that it’s nestled within The Hills residential development JLL senior managing directors Jose Cruz and Kevin O’Hearn and Director J.B Bruno represented the unidentified seller and procured the buyer “The Hills Village Center garnered strong investor interest given its strong in-place cash flow from credit tenants and upside potential through lease-up of available space,” Cruz said “We’re pleased to have facilitated this significant transaction in one of New Jersey’s most affluent and desirable submarkets.” Boston-based Longpoint announced that The Hills Village Center was one of two new acquisitions with a combined value of $61.9 million It also purchased the 101,269-square-foot El Monte Shopping Plaza in Phoenix “We are proud to have expanded our Lena Centers portfolio with these acquisitions in our target markets,” said Dwight Angelini co-founder and managing partner of Longpoint “Both properties are optimally located and well-occupied with high-quality retailers and businesses that cater to the needs of each local community Our strategy is to create culturally relevant shopping centers for our communities.” The Hills Village Center sits along Route 202/206 and benefits from strong visibility and convenient access to interstates 287 and 78 which attracts more than 380,000 visits annually and is also home to tenants such as CVS JLL added that The Hills consists of 5,548 households while Bedminster has a growing population and an average household income of $180,233 Restaurant chain Bojangles has opened along a major commercial corridor in Piscataway as part of a previously announced deal brokered by The Goldstein Group Monica is a Newsweek reporter based in Boston with a master's from both Clark University and Northwestern University She was part of the team named a finalist for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigation as well as a winner of the George Polk award for their work uncovering Phillips Respironics wrongdoings with their breathing machines You can get in touch with Monica by emailing m.sager@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he canceled a trip to Bedminster due to the ongoing concerns about drone sightings in the region The drones have been also sighted near Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. "They're very close to Bedminster," Trump said during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday. "I think I won't spend the weekend in Bedminster A helicopter chased away a drone near the golf course on Sunday morning Speaking to MSNBC on Sunday, Christine Todd Whitman, a Republican who served as governor in the 1990s said the government's "we don't know" was not a satisfying answer everybody's talking about them right now," Whitman said where this morning there was a helicopter that chased a drone away from Trump's national golf course [Bedminster] which is next door to the farm but I think also you see a lot of sightings that are small planes that sometimes will look as if it's hovering over you but what's frustrating is to have the government say well The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published temporary flight restrictions over the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster on November 18 due to the drone sightings Trump would not comment Monday if he has received an intelligence briefing on the drones suggest that the government "knows" where the drones are coming from "For some reason they don't want to comment," Trump said "I think they'd be better off saying our Department of Affairs or our President knows and for some reason they want to keep people in suspense." Something strange is going on and for some reason they don't want to tell the people Newsweek reached out to Trump's communications spokesperson A "drone detection system" is being deployed to New York "In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State," Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement on Sunday JUST IN: Donald Trump says the federal government knows exactly what the drones are up to, says "something strange" is going on.Trump said he decided to cancel his trip to Bedminster."Our military knows where they took off from. If it's a garage, they can go right into that… pic.twitter.com/3SWX6ny2t7 FBI previously told Newsweek: "The FBI is aware of reported sightings of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—commonly referred to as drones—observed flying in multiple locations over the past several weeks and tribal partners to share information and protect the public." on X: "The public deserves clear answers — we will keep pushing the federal government for more information and resources." Republican New Jersey Representative Jeff Van Drew Iran launched a mothership probably a month ago that contains these drones." Joe Rogan: "I want to believe it's adderalled up incels holed up in a basement f****** with 'the man' more than I want it to be aliens Senior administration officials from the National Security Council told reporters on Saturday via teleconference that visual observation teams are deployed at various locations throughout New Jersey "there's no doubt many" of the unmanned aircrafts are "owned and operated here within the state." There is no threat at this time ET: This article has been updated with more information Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all Fresh off a phone call with Ukranian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday President Donald Trump may be packing his bags and readying for a trip to New York City to celebrate his son's birthday Here's the day-by-day timeline of what we know about Trump's potential plans beginning on Thursday President Donald Trump wrapped a phone call with Ukranian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday If so, it is likely Trump will head to his Midtown Manhattan home at Trump Tower, which is roughly a 12-minute car ride from LaGuardia Airport where it is possible his Air Force One may arrive Barron Trump is the only child of Donald Trump and Melania Trump and the youngest child among Trump's five children He has largely been kept out of the spotlight only occasionally appearing at major events He grew up in the Trump family home at Trump Tower and attended Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School before graduating from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach Trump, who will be celebrating his 19th birthday on Thursday, March 20, last appeared in public for his father's Inauguration Day events in January NYU spring breakBarron Trump attends New York University Stern School of Business The college will be on spring break from Monday, March 24, through Friday, March 28. It's not clear if the teen has any regularly scheduled classes at NYU on Thursday or Friday of this week. While not attending classes, Barron Trump reportedly has forgone a freshman dorm room and stays in Trump Tower Trump may head to the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster in Somerset County on Friday, according to an FAA Safety Team notice indicating "VIP movement" at Morristown Municipal Airport and Bedminster on March 21 The alert aligns with other presidential notifications from the FAA The early alert — no official temporary flight restriction was in place as of Wednesday afternoon — shows the movement extending through March 23 Trump purchased the 520-acre property for roughly $35 million in 2002 and developed it into a two 18-hole championship course with a 1939 Georgian Revival clubhouse, an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis and paddle facilities, and rooms for overnight stays. It is also host to several top golf tournaments, including the 2023 LIV Golf Invitational Series During his first term, Trump spent a considerable amount of time at Bedminster, and its often referred to as his "Summer White House," often used from springtime through September President-elect Donald Trump made comments about the alleged drones that have been flying over New Jersey this past month in a press conference on Monday afternoon saying he believes that the United States government is not sharing the full information and for some reason they don't want to comment," Trump said Trump said he does not believe foreign countries are flying the drones into the state, despite comments from fellow Republicans. "I can't imagine it is the enemy because if it was the enemy and for some reason they don't want to tell the people," said Trump The president-elect also added that because the drones are flying close to Bedminster there is not knowledge about where the drones are coming from or who is flying them "We do not attribute that to an individual or group yet I don't have an answer of who's responsible but we're actively investigating," said Wheeler in the Congress hearing In a press conference over the weekend officials from the FBI have downplayed the amount of drones that have flown over the Garden state saying most of the sighting are piloted commercial airplanes Dive in: Everything we've learned since November about drone sightings in New Jersey Is that a drone or plane?: Use these tools to check the skies near you on Sunday Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the federal government is "deploying additional resources" to address the aerial drones "There's no question that people are seeing drones," Mayorkas said on ABC News "This Week." "I want to assure the American public that we in the federal government have deployed additional resources technology to assist the New Jersey State Police in addressing the drone sightings." Despite government officials saying they are still investigating the New Jersey drone mystery the future president insists the government is hiding the facts "I think they would be better off saying what it is our military knows and our president knows and for some reason they want to keep people in suspense." Construction is underway on Freshpet Inc.’s new global headquarters in Bedminster in a rare ground-up office project that will support the growth of the New Jersey-born premium pet food maker and anchor the development of a mixed-use campus on Route 206 will occupy the 30,000-square-foot building under a lease with Advance Realty Investors following what executives described as a lengthy search around the state and the region providing a new home for some 100 employees and their pets that is less than three miles from the junction of interstate 78 and 287 and accessible to a highly skilled labor force Advance joined Freshpet and public officials on Thursday to break ground on the highly anticipated project “The greatest act that a company can do is to build a new building and a new corporate headquarters,” said Peter Cocoziello it denotes their future — they believe that their future is bright It’s certainly very special to work with the company We wish you all the success in this location.” a NASDAQ-listed company with more than 1,200 employees nearly 1 million square feet of production space across three sites and a market cap of some $5.6 billion Supporting its growth went hand in hand with finding a new office that was modern collaborative and emphasized sustainability describing a process that was spearheaded by co-founder and Chatham resident Scott Morris The company found that opportunity at the Advance at Bedminster campus 77,000-square-foot complex at 1420 and 1430 Route 206 Designed by Nancy Dougherty of Studio 1200 with Iron Hill Construction Management as its general contractor the new building will feature healthy materials and renewable sources electric vehicle charging stations and energy-efficiency measures “There’s nothing Scott likes more than a challenge,” Freshpet CEO Billy Cyr said later adding: “He took on the project to build a new home that matched the company that we had become and the company that we hope to become he did just as he did in creating Freshpet: He found great partners who shared the vision that we have for Freshpet everybody who has been involved in this project who are like so many partners that we had along the way that helped us get to be that company that will break a billion dollars in net sales next year That vision is going to result in a state-of-the-art purpose-built headquarters for Freshpet that will become the physical manifestation of our ‘pets the site will provide Freshpet with connectivity to its manufacturing facility in Bethlehem and to Newark Liberty International Airport allowing it to access another plant in Ennis The build-to-suit project is also the catalyst for Advance’s plan to reinvent the 15-acre property where it will build 20,000 square feet of new retail The developer last year secured approvals for the new office building and the additional phases of what will become known as Bedminster Village Square mixed-use environment for its office tenants as well as neighboring companies such as AT&T Plans also call for significant additional landscaping and a system of pedestrian paths that connect to the extensive hike-and-bike infrastructure in Bedminster’s open space network as well as updates to the 87,000 square feet of existing office space on the campus “A tremendous company like Freshpet is going to bring this whole area to life,” said Dan Cocoziello principal and chief operating office of Advance Realty “So we are humbled and honored to commemorate this milestone today.” The Garibaldi Group’s Madden added: “This state-of-the-art facility will not only support Freshpet’s continued growth and innovation but also reflect the company’s commitment to excellence and sustainability It has been an incredible experience working alongside Freshpet’s leadership team to bring this vision to life and we look forward to seeing the positive impact this new headquarters will have on the community and the pet food industry.” Those on hand Thursday also included Principal and Chief Investment Officer Alex Cocoziello Bedminster Mayor Larry Jacobs Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Robinson and other public officials recounted how Peter Cocoziello approached township officials last year “about an opportunity for a new corporate headquarters in Bedminster that would bring some needed energy to this campus.” Seeking to maintain their strong commercial base they quickly got to work on a series of zoning changes “to reflect a new approach to commercial properties — efficiency of space increased amenities and the integration of retail.” “We fully anticipate that this project lead by Advance Realty and the Cocoziello family will spur further growth in our commercial corridors,” Jacobs added “Freshpet and its President Scott Morris have already established their presence within the Bedminster community with a commitment to excellence in architecture and engagement with our residents and our pets we look forward to seeing this project completed and occupied by a pet-loving company.” Advance eyes new retail, dining at Bedminster campus with Freshpet headquarters as a catalyst Copperwheat & Lee Named to ACC Preseason Watch Lists12/12/2024 9:17:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics PITTSBURGH – Jah'Liyah Bedminster and Hallie Copperwheat were named to the 2025 ACC Preseason Watch List while Meika Lee claimed a spot on the Newcomer Watch List as announced by the league office Thursday afternoon The Panthers were picked sixth in the Preseason Coaches Poll with California voted the favorite to claim the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Gymnastics title following a vote of the league's six head coaches New Bedminster Township Police Chief Nick Virnelson was sworn in by District Judge Gary Gambardella at the March12 public board of supervisors meeting Bedminster Township supervisors appointed Nick Virnelson as police chief He'd served as interim chief since last August following the retirement of former Chief Matt Phelan The action was taken unanimously at this month's public meeting he had been named interim chief and officer in charge last August following the retirement of former Chief Matt Phelan at the end of July Phelan had remained available on a part-time basis through the end of last year Officials had expressed a high level of confidence in Virnelson as an “up and coming young officer” for the township Since joining the township police department in 2013 as a patrol officer His extensive experience in the department includes criminal investigations and emergency management as well as leading and training others in those activities in Law and Legal Studies from Pennsylvania Western University He also completed a program in Public Safety Executive Management from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University and is a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Association and the Central Bucks County Special Response Team among other 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Donate today Bedminster Township supervisors have appointed Nick Virnelson as interim police chief and officer in charge for a period of six months The Bucks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame welcomed the Class of 2025 on Thursday at Brookside Manor in Feasterville The Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company’s Super 21 Truck will be returning for the very special 25th anniversary Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic on Sunday Central Bucks South posted a 4-0 lead in the first inning en route to a 7-0 shutout of visiting Central Bucks East in Tuesday’s Suburban One League Colonial Division game the Doylestown Rugby Academy high school girls team traveled to Downingtown to play the Downingtown girls team Doylestown was victorious by a score of 43-26 The Archbishop Wood baseball team guaranteed itself a winning Philadelphia Catholic League season with Monday’s 7-0 victory over Cardinal O’Hara Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Our guide features topics that range from home buying to home maintenance and repair delivered Friday afternoons Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates A weekly guide to Arts & Entertainment delivered Wednesday evenings Delivered Saturday mornings with a recap of the best stories from each week Have a notification delivered on Thursdays to your inbox Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account BEDMINSTER - There are Republicans and there is MAGA That phenomenon was clearly visible last week when the Republican township committee in Donald Trump's sometimes hometown was confronted by a group of MAGA supporters annoyed at a parking ban that could impact pro-Trump rallies Things briefly escalated out of control when a man was told to leave the meeting room after allegedly making an anti-Asian remark Committeeman Douglas Stevinson compared what he had witnessed to "kindergarten behavior." Dating back to the start of Trump's presidency demonstrators for and against him have held rallies on a plot of land at the intersection of Route 206 and Lamington Road The rally spot is near the town library and about four miles from Trump's golf course While the land is not public space - it is owned by AT&T - that has not stopped the rallies The pattern for pro-Trump rallies is for supporters to congregate at the corner wave flags at passing traffic and sometimes listen to pro-Trump and patriotic songs Library parking is reserved for patrons and there is no parking on Lamington Road many of those attending these rallies park along Clucas Brook Road which runs off of Lamington and in front of the library An ordinance adopted last week bans parking on Clucas Brook Road Mayor Lawrence Jacobs said the idea is to promote safety The group of Trump supporters at the meeting saw things differently They said the ban would adversely impact their rallies and thus "There seems to be an angst about people expressing their opinion publicly," said Gregort Dooner He said he journeys to Bedminster from Waretown in Ocean County to support "my president." Terry Beck of Hillsborough said pro-Trump rallies have been conducted at the spot for years and that parking on the street in question has never caused problems As is often the case with things like this One critic called committee members "morons." Another said that if a parking ban goes into effect He spoke of supporters with Trump flags on their cars driving around town and perhaps in front of the homes of committee members Committeeman Stevinson said he would not stand for a town resident being insulted in that manner A brief shouting match between him and two audience members then ensued Things calmed down and the committee unanimously approved the ban The mayor said the committee must put the interests of Bedminster residents first It was also pointed out that the parking ban in itself does not prevent people from either side from holding rallies What happens with rallies in Bedminster is relevant in light of a planned Sept 5 fundraiser at Trump National to benefit Jan There has been talk circulating of a rally protesting that event but how that may happen in light of the new parking restrictions remains to be seen I thought that you were in “time out” for a month LOL Good thing Insider NJ has President Donald J Surely generates a lot of traffic to this “news” site I believe the Trump supporters should simply go to Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club and have a designated rally spot down the driveway Trump Treats and allow them to join his golf club members at dinner I have lived in Bedminster for decades and there was not a problem with parking The problem was with viewpoints that some don't like and typically rather than debate the opponents prefer censorship This is akin to the IRS "audits" of conservative organizations the politicized prosecutions and "swatting," et al ad nauseum how’s about everyone park their trucks on the greens I would like to receive emails from Insider NJ President Donald Trump is heading to New Jersey tonight but first he was attending to his presidential duties inside the Oval Office Friday afternoon heading to the Garden State to partake in what could be his first round he is expected to take in a bit of college wrestling in Pennsylvania Here's what to know about Trump's upcoming schedule Where is Trump today?After remarks inside the Oval Office Trump is expected to head to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland he is expected to depart on Air Force One around 5:20 p.m Trump will have departed Morristown airport and will arrive roughly 10 minutes later at his residence at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster Several FAA temporary flight restrictions are in place for "VIP movement," around Morristown and Bedminster which indicates when a president and/or White House-designated personnel are on the move meaning Trump may be departing or may have left the arena by then The NCAA wrestling championships conclude with the finals at 7 p.m Bedminster is in Somerset County in Central Jersey, roughly 40 miles west of Trump Tower in Manhattan. 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The impromptu rally came on the heels of the attempted assassination of Trump NJ -- Donald Trump supporters gathered near his home in Bedminster They gathered in an area often used for small rallies for the former president and clapping at corner of Route 206 and Lamington Rd 69 News visited the small gathering about a mile or two down the road from Trump National Golf Club The former president and presumptive Republican nominee is said to be in town recovering before heading to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Supporters are making sure he knows they're here New Jersey is no stranger to Trump champions who say they meet at that location once By: 7:30 am on August 2 Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews There are so many vacant office buildings in suburbs Bedminster is one of the priciest towns in New Jersey which the tsunami wave will definitely never reach: Thanks ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'PCRichards Builders Division', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PCR_Beko_Compact_YIMB_336x280.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'yimby+', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image.png', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = {"font_method":"svg","placeholder":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png","resized_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sb-instagram-feed-images\/","ajax_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY® LLC YIMBY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF NIKOLAI FEDAK / NEW YORK YIMBY LLC BEDMINSTER - A retired township police sergeant is suing the township claiming he was forced to retire because "I can no longer subject myself to the hostile and harassing environment." was promoted to sergeant in 2001 and retired in May 22 in Somerset County Superior Court that he had been "wrongfully bypassed" for promotion on "countless different occasions," including promotion to lieutenant four times and chief five times The township has not yet filed a response to the lawsuit Cummins maintains he had been denied a promotion to lieutenant in 2023 because the township had "stealthily" changed the eligibility requirements so that another sergeant could be promoted Cummins also alleges that the township violated its own rules in appointing Frank Bernardo as chief in 2022 by only having one round of interviews The township did not give any examination for the promotion anomalous and awkward fashion" the Township Committee interviewed the candidates More: Bedminster settles police officer whistleblower lawsuit for $450K Cummins maintains that "certain Bedminster executives .. specifically wanted Bernardo to succeed (Karl) Rock as Bedminster Police Department chief regardless of the merit and fitness of other candidate." who states he has 10 more years in seniority than Bernardo and was "next in command by seniority," alleges that Rock "tarnished" his reputation and candidacy and "continuously spoke negatively" about Cummins to Township Committee members the salary for the lieutenant's position that he was denied was raised from $143,000 to $165,000 a year Being denied the promotion to lieutenant has resulted in approximately $30,000 a year in loss of income plus "significant" losses in pension and benefits never received any formal discipline or received any sustained Internal Affairs complaints "which is virtually unheard of in all law enforcement circles." Though the township ordinance says promotions should be based upon merit and fitness the township promotes "whichever law enforcement officers it desires The Bedminster Police Department has a chief Trump National in Bedminster will host an "awards gala" to benefit January 6 defendants on Sept Those inclined to catch the action live can do so for $1,500 on up to $30,000 for a table of 12 This is how a promo for the event describes it: "Join us for an unforgettable evening at the J6 Awards Gala where we will honor and celebrate the twenty defendants who contributed to the powerful 'Justice For All' song we gather to pay tribute not only to these individuals but to all J6 defendants who have shown incredible courage and sacrifice." The song in question is a rendition of the national anthem by about 20 Jan 6 defendants as Donald Trump says the Pledge of Allegiance Money raised at the event "will provide much-needed assistance to the January 6th defendants who continue to face significant challenges." Reports say Trump will not be at the event the promo says the former president is an invited speaker Timing is everything in politics and the timing here seems a bit unfortunate Democrats highlighted the attack on the Capitol during their just concluded convention On Thursday, Craig Sicknick, brother of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, a New Jersey native who died a day after the attack, addressed the crowd "He (Trump)  incited the crowd while my brother and his fellow officers were putting their lives at risk not an autocrat who is stuck in the past." Trump has often spoken favorably about the individuals who stormed the Capitol at times suggesting he would pardon them if he is elected president Others in the MAGA movement like calling them political prisoners "Donald Trump - a twice impeached convicted felon - doesn’t know the first thing about service to our country or upholding the Constitution He continues to spotlight and celebrate members of an insurrectionist mob who violently attempted to stop the peaceful transfer of power on January 6 he pledged to pardon the thousands who’ve been convicted of crimes on January 6 - even those who assaulted the more than 140 law enforcement officers who were wounded during the insurrection The American people have a clear choice in this election between a dangerous candidate who has said he would ‘terminate’ the Constitution Diane P - I certainly hope so.........I'll be looking Are there any protests planned for this date This can’t be real….These people belong in prison for a long time And I’m sorry we cannot compare BLM protests… THESE RIOTERS TRIED TO OVERTHROW THE CAPITOL…. like the VP all while carrying TRUMP FLAGS Let us call it what it is...THE COP KILLER BALL I hope somehow the list of people who buy a ticket for this gathering of convicts is made public You apparently don't care about being taken seriously Your cowardly white robe with its threads spin by Satan is showing in your rhetoric Thankfully you can visit the thug Derek Chauvin (who MURDERED George Floyd)in prison These same losers that whine about an insurrection never talk about the ultra violent BLM protests that disgraced our great country These losers were the same morons that were preaching how sane and “with it” Bidens been BEDMINSTER – A Township Committee meeting got nasty this week as officials voted to restrict parking on a street where Trump devotees have gathered for weekend political rallies for the past eight years The street runs past the public library to a residential development It is 4 miles from the 535-acre Trump National Golf Club where the former president spends considerable time each year despite his official residence in Florida and signature digs in Manhattan Flag and bullhorn-toting Trump supporters have been parking along Clucas Brook Road even during President Joe Biden's term they walk to the town's designated "free speech zone" at the corner of Lamington Road and Route 206 where they and the occasional Trump opponents regularly let their voices be heard with the parking ordinance on the agenda of the Bedminster Township Committee several rally attendees said a parking restriction would infringe on their First Amendment rights Of the 12 speakers during the public comment period A committeeman chastised one member of the public for telling a resident to “go back to China.” “If there was any legitimacy to the objectors’ positions it instantly vanished with that derogatory and hateful utterance,” Mayor Larry Jacobs said in a written response to New Jersey 101.5 on Wednesday adding he fully supported the committeeman who confronted the man the first man to speak was a Waretown resident He said the safety concerns appeared to come “out of thin air” after years of Trump supporters parking there “I drive two hours to come support my president,” the man said “I’m not here to create waves I’m just here to wave flags.” said she has been working with Trump’s organization for six years organizing Trump train caravans and motorcycle rides “You should all be ashamed of yourselves that you are standing in the way of patriots," a man from Woodbridge told the Township Committee His wife said they were patriots being bullied “We understand it was a nice quiet little community but things change things change and you gotta get used to it,” she said A woman from Chester said that Bedminster would face bigger safety concerns when protesters have to cross Lamington Road or walk a greater distance to the designated corner A Hillsborough resident with the group New Jersey Flaggers said the rallies have remained respectful and peaceful A woman from Manville called the proposed parking rule from the all-Republican Township Committee “disgraceful.” “The fact that you guys are Republicans and are supposed to be on our side it’s making it very confusing for a lot of people here this evening," she said "Because we’re also feeling that you guys really aren’t really supporting the president by doing this to us." A man who said he lives in Peapack-Gladstone gave the name Hank Mardukas which is also a fictional character in the 2009 comedy “Donald Trump told us not to stop fighting — I take that literally,” he said “So think about what you’re doing because you’re going to awaken a sleeping monster in this town,” he said adding that he and like-minded Trump supporters would be ready to wave flags in Bedminster's liberal neighborhoods “Trump Derangement Syndrome — it’s a real thing," he said One of them asked if there were any other parking options that the town could suggest A Bedminster man said his kids ride their bikes on the road to the library where a long line of parked cars causes a visibility issue His remarks were interrupted by the crowd at least twice It was at this moment that Committeeman Douglas Stevinson called out a Waretown man for making the racist "go back to China" comment,  although it was not picked up by the recording The Ocean County man erupted into angry profanity and threatened Stevinson saying he’d be by his house and would see him later Another Bedminster man then spoke in support of the parking regulations “No one has had the quiet enjoyment of their property impacted more by the township-established free speech zone than I have," the Lamington Road resident said my Saturday mornings have been routinely disrupted by rowdy out-of-towners from both sides of the political aisle who have no regard for my neighborhood," he said The man said protesters yelled profanities during his granddaughter’s backyard baptism during the pandemic likened weekend rally noise to summertime barbecues “It’s not the end of the world," he said "We all want peace and quiet but geez Stevinson said the ordinance was strictly about parking “I don’t want to say uninformed You’re talking about rights to get to a spot that you have no right to occupy,” he said “Our role up here is to support Bedminster residents,” Jacobs said during the meeting “You cannot put a political thumb on gatherings and so we don’t,” the mayor added Jacobs said that after eight years of varied protests and motorcades "I am especially proud of the Bedminster residents who when faced with an intimidating hostile crowd stood bravely and let their opinions be heard." "The residents have endured taunts and provocations and undue traffic in what is otherwise a quiet residential neighborhood," Jacobs continued "We’re done with all of them and there is no obligation for Bedminster to facilitate their poor behavior by continuing to allow parking on this street," he added Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom Gallery Credit: Realtor.com The Somerset County town where Donald Trump spends a good chunk of time at his golf club has been dealing with years of weekend protesters, four miles down the road.\nRead More Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom - Rating: 4/5 (4 reviews)- Address: 1 American Dream Way East Rutherford, New Jersey- Read more on Tripadvisor 2024 at 4:51 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Many people came out to speak in opposition to the amended ordinance in Bedminster on Monday NJ — A meeting turned heated and tumultuous in Bedminster over parking changes near the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster The Township Committee held a public hearing on an ordinance where it would prohibit parking This is the same road many people used to park for the past eight years when they walked over to the corner of Route 206 and Lamington Road for political rallies "The purpose of this ordinance is to promote public safety and also to support the quiet enjoyment of Bedminster residents particularly in the Clucas Brook neighborhood," said Mayor Lawrence Jacobs at the Monday night Township Committee meeting Anyone who would violate this new change would be subject to penalties "There is an area on Clucas Brook dedicated to parking for library patrons only and all of these restrictions.. will be noted on signs to advise the public of the restrictions against parking and the limit to library patrons only for what the engineers have indicated is approximately eight spaces," said Belardo Many supporters of Trump were present at the meeting voicing their disagreement with the ordinance "There seems to be an angst about people expressing their opinion publicly - and it is from what I gather that's legal still But you guys are trying to prevent us from gathering," said Gregory Dooner of Waretown "I drive two hours to show my support for my President That’s all I want to do and be American and just stand for what I believe." "Myself and my Patriots see this all as bullying personal and political persecution and harassment plain and simple," said Deborah McGuinn of Woodbridge Andy Chang of Bedminster lives in the area and frequently bikes to the library with his three children Chang noted that some of the safety concerns with having parked vehicles on the street is that it impedes visibility for those leaving and entering the library parking lot and that vehicle doors open in the path of cyclists riding by "We support the council's effort through this ordinance to maintain the safety of residents and visitors to our neighborhood," said Chang there was laughter from an audience member and then Committeeman Douglas Stevinson condemned the audience member for their comment … You want to say 'Go back to China?' You can leave," said Stevinson "You don’t come into my chambers and attack my residents like that." "Shameful what your cohorts said to one of my residents How dare you guys come in here and [Chang] says something you don’t like so you are going to throw barbs from the side near the intersection of Route 206 where political rallies are held every Saturday "no one has had the quiet enjoyment of their property impacted more by the township established Free Speech Zone than I have." my Saturday mornings have been routinely disrupted by rowdy out-of-towners from both sides of the political aisle who have no regard for my neighborhood Their gatherings are often centered around provoking of blaring of horns from the Route 206 intersection for several hours," said Stadtmueller He added that the rallies can include amplified music and "boisterous and sometimes vulgar" arrivals and departures on Clucas Brook Road "I encourage you to pass this ordinance and I applaud your efforts to make this weekly disturbance less convenient to all involved," said Stadtmueller The ordinance was unanimously passed by the Township Committee Stevinson noted that the comments they received from those opposed to the ordinance "are sort of apples to oranges." "Nowhere in this ordinance does it say where you can or can not congregate Nowhere does it say where you can come together and exercise your right to free speech This is completely unrelated to what you are referring to Commiteewoman Gina Lisa-Fernandez agreed with Stevinson saying "This has nothing to do with stopping anybody’s right to free speech I mean we have everybody here to tell us their opinions and we really appreciate everyone that came and shared it with us But the parking is a completely separate issue And we're taking care of our neighbors as well." There's no one side on this ordinance," said Jacobs who noted the street is not set up for this type of parking "We've always said from the beginning that our role up here is to support Bedminster residents," said Jacobs "This ordinance in my mind supports the residents in the Clucas Brook neighborhood." Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 12:26 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Kristin Borden/Patch)Update: Lanes have been reopened as of 12:25 p.m NJ — A downed tree on Interstate 287 North is causing lane closures on Tuesday morning in Bedminster The downed tree is located on the northbound side of the highway just north of exit 22 for Route 202 in Bedminster Township two left lanes of the four lanes are closed the fast-growing refrigerated pet food company with projected 2024 sales of nearly $1 billion has broken ground on its new global headquarters near the intersection of routes 202 and 206 in partnership with Advanced Realty Investors eco-friendly facility scheduled for completion in early 2025 designed by 2023 New Jersey “Architect of the Year” Nancy Doughtery will be home to 100 employees and will later be joined by 20,000 square feet of retail The entire area is part of Advanced Realty Investors’ plan to create a “reimagined” home campus called Bedminster Village Square More: Expansion planned for Route 206 corporate campus in Bedminster. Here are the details The location of the office and Advance’s proposed campus are part of the reason Freshpet CEO Billy Cyr and co-founder Scott Morris decided to move to Bedminster “This location offers exceptional access to major roadways and a bucolic environment that aligns with our commitment to a balanced work-life experience,” said Morris “The additional retail and amenities planned by Advance will create a vibrant and supportive campus for our team.” Major roadway access is crucial to Freshpet as two of their factories are in Bethlehem and Quakertown “As our company has grown and the way we work has evolved we’re moving towards creating an environment that encourages better team collaboration while providing closer proximity to our technical base in our Pennsylvania kitchens,” said Cyr The July 25 ceremony was attended by Bedminster Mayor Larry Jacobs Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Y Somerset County Commissioner Deputy Director Sara Sooy State Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-District 16) and representatives from both Freshpet and Advanced Realty Investors Advanced Realty Investors founder Peter Cocoziello Sr. and others on the Advance team spoke at the event we were hard at work making zoning adjustments to reflect a new approach to our commercial properties increased amenities and the integration of retail into our office properties.” This sentiment reflects a commitment from both Jacobs and Robinson to “build back and build better” Bedminster and Somerset County after the pandemic County and local officials are welcoming corporate partners and trying to create new opportunities for the workforce “Having global corporations such as Freshpet come to Somerset County is great for the workforce and the economy,” said Robinson “and it’s just great to have good corporate partners.” Jacobs added a declaration about his own township “While the office market is suffering across our country,” said Jacobs NJ — With New Jersey’s Republican gubernatorial primary less than two months away Trump’s stance is drawing scrutiny after GOP candidate Bill Spadea was reportedly told not to post a photo from a recent meeting at Trump’s Bedminster golf club According to conservative commentator Mike Crispi Spadea met briefly with Trump in a hallway days after rival candidate Jack Ciattarelli sat down with the former president While Ciattarelli quickly shared his photos from the meeting online Spadea was allegedly instructed not to share a selfie taken during his encounter Ciattarelli’s campaign said they also asked Trump for permission to share the photo and the president gave the green light which appears to confirm Crispi’s account and has led to speculation that Trump is keeping his distance from the conservative talk show host turned candidate Crispi said the warning stemmed from concerns over Spadea’s use of Trump’s name in past fundraising efforts tied to his nonprofit Spadea’s PAC paid $225,000 to BillSpadea.com LLC While Spadea and co-founder Elizabeth Nader confirmed the payments they claimed the money was disbursed “before he was a candidate.” However critics allege the PAC misled donors by referencing Trump and Melania Trump in fundraising appeals leading some to believe they were supporting the former president’s campaign Trump has not commented publicly on Spadea or the request to withhold the photo a board member of the Common Sense Club PAC and husband of Elizabeth Nader recently urged Trump to make an endorsement but said he was “disappointed” in how Spadea’s compensation was handled “If I knew my money was going right into Bill’s pocket I wouldn’t have given them any money,” a Toms River business owner who donated monthly to the PAC told reporters who previously lost to Governor Phil Murphy in 2021 is leading in most polls and appears to be favored by Trump insiders His prompt social media post from Bedminster suggested a more favorable reception from the former president With Trump’s approval rating among New Jersey Republicans near 90% and 65% of GOP primary voters saying they’d support a Trump-endorsed candidate the absence or presence of an endorsement could heavily influence the June 10 primary outcome © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd A fundraising event for those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, scheduled to be hosted at former President Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club in Bedminster, has been postponed, says the event's website The J6 Awards Gala is sponsored by the Stand in the Gap Foundation a nonprofit organization that says its mission is to provide "unwavering support to January 6th defendants and their families during their time of incarceration." The event that was going to honor the Capitol riot defendants was scheduled to take place Sept 5 before the event's website announced the postponement time and location for the event have not been announced but it was not confirmed that he would make an appearance Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was another invited speaker as were UFC fighter Colby Covington and social media influencer Bryce Hall General admission tickets were going for $1,500 and a single VIP ticket for $2,500 said the invitation on the fundraiser site Bundle tickets for a table of 12 were available for $30,000 and $50,000 a large group of demonstrators who aligned themselves as Trump supporters breached the U.S Capitol while Congress was in the process of confirming the 2020 presidential election results Investigations into the riots led to charges against more than 1,424 people as of May 2024 About 140 police officers were assaulted during the insurrection died after being sprayed with chemicals by attackers and suffering two strokes in the aftermath Four more officers died by suicide in the weeks after the attack an Air Force veteran who was shot to death by police while trying to break through a door to a secure area and who has since become something of a martyr to Trump supporters