New year, new fire department line officers. That’s how it goes. Since the dawn of Rumson, Fair Haven and all towns’ time, reorganization has been a New Year rite of passage.
Retro Prized Rumson Firemen Line-Up
In Memoriam: Former Rumson Resident, Fred Kulawiec, 99
Former Rumson resident, Frederick “Fred” Eugene Kulawiec, “a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,” passed away on Dec. 22, 2025. “Blessed with a long and outstanding life, Fred was 99 years old.”
In Memoriam: RFH ’80 Grad, Radio Personality, Karen Golembeski Lewis, 63
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of 1980 graduate, radio personality, mom, daughter, sister, and friend to many, Karen Golembeski Lewis, “passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 26 to celebrate her 63rd birthday.”
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Retro RFH ’80s Girls Auld Ichabod’s Acquaintance
Photo/Jill Sorrentino
Well, we know full well that in the rare event auld acquaintance be forgot, there’s always a reminder of what was — and how unforgettable it is. This time the auld acquaintance is among a gaggle of girls who are all still friends from the RFH Class of ’83.
Continue reading Retro RFH ’80s Girls Auld Ichabod’s AcquaintanceIn Memoriam: Area Orthopedic Surgeon, Bernie Murphy, 83
Little Silver resident, Bernard Patrick Murphy, “a deeply committed husband, father, grandfather, and respected orthopedic surgeon,” died peacefully at home on Dec. 28, surrounded by his family. He was 83.
Retro RFHers’ Christmas Break Party Time
When the main Christmas festivities are over and Santa skips town, it’s time for all good RFHers who are on that first college break to reunite and resume the reunion party before their graduation year ends.
In Memoriam: Red Bank Native, RBC Grad, Jonathan Burden, 56
Red Bank native and Red Bank Catholic High School (RBC) graduate, Jonathan Burden, passed away suddenly on Dec. 1 at his Red Bank home. He was 56.
Prosecutor: Former Red Bank Church Pastor Charged with Repeated Aggravated Sexual Assault of Juvenile Parishioner
A former Red Bank church pastor has been arrested and charged with the repeated aggravated sexual assault of a juvenile parishioner, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.
In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Resident, Holy Cross, RBC Grad, Jeri Held, 81
Longtime Red Bank resident, Geraldine “Jeri” Kimmel Held, passed peacefully on Christmas Eve with her husband of 61 years, Gregory, and their children by her side.
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In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident, Suburban Pharmacy Owner, Alice Condina, 88
Red Bank resident, Alice Condina, passed away on Dec. 18. She was 88.
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Rumson Police Investigating Saturday Night Motor Vehicle Burglary
Rumson police are investigating a Saturday night motor vehicle burglary.
A First Fair Haven Christmas
The annual Christmas reprise from R-FH Retro …
Merry Christmas, Rumson and Fair Havenites! Cherish your day, make those memories and hold on tight to them. One day they will be your best Christmas present.
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