Rumson Country Day School kindergarten class of 1959 Photo/courtesy of Teresa Metcalf
A Rumson back-to-school reprise …
Yes, from the looks of social media and scene on the local streets and school halls around town, everyone’s still getting in the groove of getting back to school.
Construction of the new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge remains on the same 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. work schedule through Friday, weather permitting. There is also an alert about the Shrewsbury River channel closure due to the work.
The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office this week launched new, specialized Domestic Violence Unit, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced on Thursday.
An area man is facing attempted murder charges stemming from an unprovoked Labor Day stabbing, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity continues this week with no work on Labor Day. Work will proceed Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The channel closure postponement has been announced by Monmouth County officials.
Waterway Information
The upcoming channel closure in the Shrewsbury River has been postponed to Monday, Sept. 16, starting at 6 a.m..
The details …
From 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, the navigational channel under the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge will be completely closed to all marine traffic.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel and has granted permission for upcoming full and partial closures needed for installation of the two new bridge spans.
The channel under the bridge will be open at full width (75 feet) to marine vessels on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22.
Please see the Updated Public Notice for all full and half closure dates. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.
Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.
Roadway and Sidewalk Information
Access to Old Rumson Road from Rumson Road (CR 520) has been reconfigured to improve sight distance and reduce conflict points associated with temporary conditions. (Note: This reconfigured traffic pattern is a temporary condition and will be evaluated by Monmouth County and Rumson Borough over the coming months as to how it is functioning and if permanent modifications to the original design may be needed.)
The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.
All roadway and sidewalk travelers should be aware of construction and delivery vehicles entering and exiting the work areas on both sides of Rumson Road in Rumson and on the southbound side of Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright.
Temporary delays are possible on any contractor work day due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.
It’s that night of the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair that’s a gleaming, blaring, whirling truck-loving kid’s dream. It’s Firefighters’ Night; and it was last night at the fair.
Sometimes you just have to leave things up to chance. And there’s nothing better to personify that notion than a moment at what was the Grab Bag Booth at the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair.
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement and associated roadway construction activity continues this week from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, weather permitting, with an upcoming channel closure alert.
Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair take-out booth of 1995 Photo/Elaine Van Develde
It’s that time again. Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair time is drawing near. The end-of-the-summer tradition that’s been celebrated for more than a century in the Rumson-Fair Haven area. The community eats it all up. That and the food.
Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair’s chowder recipe in the Asbury Park Press circa 1965 Clipping Photo/courtesy of Dave Luker
The following story was first published on Sept. 7, 2016. In honor of the upcoming Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair on Friday and all its tradition, including that famous clam chowder, here it is again …
The recipe for the famous Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair Manhattan clam chowder was considered a highly-guarded secret. People flocked to get their fill at the fair, because they could only get it once a year. It was a secret taken to the grave with former Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair Chairman James Acker.
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement and associated roadway construction activity remains status quo this week from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, weather permitting.
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