Longtime Fair Havenite and Rumson native, Frieda “Ruth” Bertell, passed away at Navesink Harbor in Red Bank on May 22. She was 93.
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Prosecutor: Teen Charged with Vehicular Homicide, Assault by Auto in Fatal 2022 Accident
A teen has been charged in connection with a motor-vehicle collision that claimed the life of two juveniles and injured two others in Freehold Township last year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.
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Retro RFH Spring Bust Out
Open a new window? Old window? There’s nothing quite like the feeling of busting out of the not-so-hallowed halls of RFH.
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In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised Rod Shea, 66
Rumson-raised U.S. Navy veteran, Roderic Shea, passed away on May 19 in Jasper, Georgia. He was 66.
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Rumson Police Investigating Sunday Car Theft
With the theft Sunday night of a vehicle from Rumson, police are again pleading with residents take what they deem simple precautions to dissuade car thieves.
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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge & Area Roadway Repair Travel Advisory
The Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement work continues through Thursday this week during the latest usual hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting, with added area road pothole repair on Monday.
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Remembering 50-Year Fair Havenite Annette Allen with a Smile Back
“Annette was a selfless woman who could get along with anyone.” ~ her son, Brian Allen
I must have known her, he thought, oozing mom pride. “You may remember my mom,” he said. “She was a bigger lady with glasses always walking around town … When I show you pictures of her you will recognize her.”
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Prosecutor: Family Duo Get 22 & 20 Years for 2019 Machete Murder
The uncle and nephew team responsible for the 2019 machete murder of a man have been sentenced to 22 and 20 years in prison, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.
Continue reading Prosecutor: Family Duo Get 22 & 20 Years for 2019 Machete MurderProsecutor: CPA/CFO Gets Two Years’ Probation for Theft of $833K from Company
A CPA, who had previously been the Chief Financial Officer of an area financial services technology company, has been sentenced to two years’ probation after pleading guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.
Continue reading Prosecutor: CPA/CFO Gets Two Years’ Probation for Theft of $833K from CompanyIn Memoriam: Rumson-Raised Charlie Gross, 76
Rumson-raised Charlie Gross, “loving husband, brother, stepfather and grandfather, whose dedication to Monmouth County maritime history was reflected in his love of boatbuilding, passed away on Tuesday in Lincroft due to complications from a chronic neurological illness.”
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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge and Roadwork Travel Advisory
This week, the usual schedule of construction work on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement will stay the same, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday, weather permitting.
However, there are other projects in progress in Rumson in close proximity to the bridge, adding to the status quo travel advisory this week.
“New Jersey American Water will be conducting roadwork on Rumson Road tomorrow, May 17, from the hours of 10 a.m. through 7pm. Rumson Road will be closed eastbound at Fair Haven Road. All traffic will be detoured Northbound on Fair Haven Road to Ridge Road. Westbound Rumson Road will be closed at Bellevue Ave. Traffic will be detoured Northbound to Ridge Road,” Rumson police said in a released statement. “HEAVY Traffic is expected along with delays. Please avoid the area if possible.”
Pothole repair is set for Friday. This means …
- Expect alternating traffic on Rumson Road (CR 520) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. due to pothole repairs.
- Flaggers will assist with traffic control.
- Drivers should allow for extra travel time.
Construction and delivery vehicles will continue to be in the area. This means …
- Temporary delays are possible on any contractor work day as construction and delivery vehicles enter and exit the work areas.
The eastbound sidewalk on the bridge remans closed. This means …
- The sidewalk on the south side of the bridge will be closed until further notice.
- Sidewalk users should cross at the pedestrian striping at the new island at Old Rumson Road to access the north side (westbound) walkway.
Construction work continues in the Shrewsbury River. This means …
- Bridge replacement work is ongoing on both sides of the river south of the bridge.
- The 65-foot navigational channel width is expected to remain in effect until the fall of 2023.
- Please see the Public Notice for information on future changes to channel access.
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- In Memoriam: Little Silver-Raised Elaine Annarella, of Middletown, 71
- Rumson Police: No Early Morning Parking in Winter
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- In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident Keith Nowak, 80
In Memoriam: Former Fair Havenite, Planning Board Member, Dwight Macock, 70
“Dwight’s greatest love was his family, who will always be thankful for his constant gentle guidance and support. He especially enjoyed sharing his love of reading, music and sports with his three grandsons, taking them on countless fun-seeking adventures, from mini-golf, arcades, and go-carting to music shows, barbecues, and boat rides … Dwight also enjoyed hiking, skiing, and biking, with many family vacations planned around exploring the outdoors. From rocky coastal paths in Maine, to horseback rides in Yosemite, to encountering bears in Alaska, he inspired and encouraged his family to travel and create memories that will be cherished forever.” ~ Dwight Macock’s family
Former longtime Fair Havenite and borough Planning Board member, Dwight Macock, more recently of Oceanport, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 70.
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