🌱 Patch AM: West Windsor Warns Of Loud Booms, Military Training Noise

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In today's newsletter:

• Expect loud booms today as military training echoes into West Windsor
• How new funding keeps Route 130 buses serving West Windsor riders

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

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• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 45.
• Saturday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Windsor Warns Of Loud Booms, Military Training Noise (patch.com) — West Windsor residents are being alerted that loud booms and vibrations may be heard and felt today and throughout October due to scheduled military training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Local police explain that the noise is part of routine readiness exercises and share practical tips to protect pets that may be frightened, including keeping them indoors, updating ID tags, and consulting veterinarians for severe anxiety. Residents can also check the posted noise calendar and call the base with questions.
   

• County funding keeps Route 130 Connection rolling (princetoninfo.com) — If you rely on buses near West Windsor, the Route 130 Connection linking Trenton, Mercer County Community College's West Windsor campus, East Windsor, Hightstown, and the Exit 8A warehouse district will keep running thanks to new NJ Transit funding. County officials say the extra $60,000 preserves expanded early‑morning and late‑night trips that help local residents reach warehouse and logistics jobs along the Route 130 corridor.
   

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  Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
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• Friends & Foundation Annual Book Sale
  Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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  Princeton Public Library - Story Room
  10:30 am
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  Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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• Friends & Foundation Annual Book Sale
  Princeton Public Library - Community Room
  9:00 am
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  10:30 am
• Tiger Tech Help
  Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
  11:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Artisan Gift Shop in time for Festivals of Lights →
  West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Rd, West Windsor Township
  10:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Martian Bike Ride 2026 →
  Grover's Mill Coffee Co, 295 Princeton Hightstown Rd, West Windsor Township
  9:00 am

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