Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School has a new study area dubbed the Learning Commons.
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Monthly Archives: May 2023
In Memoriam: Former Rumsonite, Little Silver Resident, Bob Kelleher, 86
Former Rumsonite, Robert “Bob” Xavier Kelleher, of Little Silver, “beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend,” passed away on May 24. He was 86.
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Retro RFH Softball Gals’ Gym Suit Guffaw
Photo/RFH Yearbook
Just when you think you’ve moved past an RFH gym suit PTSD trigger, another rears its horrid head.
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In Memoriam: Little Silver-Raised RBR Grad, Patty Lipert, 64
Patricia “Patty” Alison Lipert was a beautiful, compassionate, hilarious, wise, hard-working and fun-loving woman who was truly dedicated to her family and loved going to the beach, crabbing, gardening, live music, University of Michigan football and was politically active. ~ Patty Lipert’s family
Little Silver-raised Red Bank Regional High School graduate, Patty Lipert passed away with her family by her side on May 24 after a valiant battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was 64.
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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory
After a Memorial Day with no construction, Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement continues Tuesday through Thursday during the usual 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. hours and a cut 3:30 p.m. on Friday and one major development in bridge traversing. The sidewalk across the bridge has been reopened.
Monmouth County officials’ travel advisory for users of the bridge roadway, sidewalk and waterway is as follows …
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In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised RFH ’76 Grad, Craig Widmaier, 64
Rumson-raised Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of 1976 graduate Craig E. Widmaier, a 34-year Red Bank resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, at Riverview Medical Center. He was 64.
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Memorial Day Remembrance: R-FH Area Vets Who Have Passed
This remembrance for Memorial Day is posted every year …
Their faces are the faces at the core of a close-knit community.
They were neighbors, dads, and just plain friendly faces around the Rumson-Fair Haven area towns. They were also veterans.
They served. They fought for freedom in World War II and the Korean War.
They lived their lives with hometown pride, honor and respect. They were founding fathers, friends. They were cornerstones of the sense of community that is the Rumson-Fair Haven area.
The gift of their legacies bears no upscale real estate market value. They passed along a love of country and community that is priceless.
Thank you, in a Memorial Day ode, to the veterans of the area who have passed. You are cherished, honored.
Take a look at some of their faces and remember. Thank you to those vets who are still with us.
— Elaine Van Develde
— Ray Taylor photo/Elaine Van Develde for R-FH Retro exclusively
— Photos, courtesy of families of the Rumson-Fair Haven area.
- Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Holiday Week Travel Advisory
- In Memoriam: Fair Haven Native, CBA Class of ’98 Grad, Charlie Perrine
- Prosecutor: 18-Year-Old Found Guilty of 2022 Murder
- Retro ‘Ho, No!’ Santa Time
- Prosecutor: Former Middletown Cop Indicted on 22 Counts of Official Misconduct, Illegal Firearms and Drug Charges
Scene Around: RFH Senior Pre-Prom Stylin’
Yes, they were all dressed up with a couple of places to go — a pre-prom party and the actual Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Senior Prom.
The proms of these days are not your ’60s, ’70s, ’80s or ’90s proms. And that makes sense, of course. These days, the pre-prom party is a show of its own. All the prom goers, with or without dates, and their families go to a host’s house to get their prom on sans any alcohol before the main event. The prom goers are even breathalyzed to ensure a safe, fun night.
This year the pre-prom party was at a home on Rumson Road. And, from what we hear and the looks of things, a banner time was had by all. Why not? All the elements of a good gathering were there: the place, the people, the mood and, of course, the fashion.
Speaking of fashion … The guys’ dress is a whole event unto itself this era. These days they sport anything from pretty formal to smart casual and pretty preppie shorts and dress sneakers, if there is such a thing — and there is. Gone are the days of polyester pastel tuxedoes with frilly shirts. Thank the fashion gods. Though, these guys sported an awful lot of preppie pastels. Very sharp and fitting for each boy’s personal taste and personality.
The girls? Well, they were fashionably gowned out and coiffed. Looks like long has remained fashion forward. In fact, it looks like red carpet time for these girls.
It’s been rolled out and rolled up. The party’s over, but the freeze frames remain. Until next year … Prom party on!
— Photos/Jenny Costello, Joanne Formisano and Chris Rodriguez
- Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Holiday Week Travel Advisory
- In Memoriam: Fair Haven Native, CBA Class of ’98 Grad, Charlie Perrine
- Prosecutor: 18-Year-Old Found Guilty of 2022 Murder
- Retro ‘Ho, No!’ Santa Time
- Prosecutor: Former Middletown Cop Indicted on 22 Counts of Official Misconduct, Illegal Firearms and Drug Charges
Prosecutor: Former Corrections Officer Gets 5 Years for In-Prison Drug Dealing Conspiracy
A former Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) officer has been sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to smuggle drugs into the jail to deal them to inmates, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Saturday.
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An area woman has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death of her 2-year-old son due to a drug overdose in January, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.
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Prosecutor: Man Charged with Practicing Law Without License
A Middlesex County man has been charged with repeatedly practicing law in Monmouth County without a license, Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso announced on Thursday.
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In Memoriam: Fair Haven Native, Rumson High Grad, Parker Family Health Clinic Founder, Shirley Parker, 100
Fair Haven native Shirley Parker “peacefully and gracefully rose to her reward of everlasting life, surrounded by love, on May 21.” She had turned 100 on Jan. 17.
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