Ray Miller, the owner of the former Fair Haven Esso/Exxon passed away recently.
So, Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect is honoring him as the Retro Pic (Slideshow) of the Day honoring good neighbors.
While he was known for his iconic caring curmudgeon-like personality, when Ray Miller smiled, it was real and he meant it.
The following recent criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Shrewsbury police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Incidents
• There was a report on May 17 of a shoplifting in the area of Victoria’s Secret on Broad Street. The victim reported that $1,200 worth of merchandise was stolen from the store.
Patrolman Derek Myers is investigating.
• There was a report on May 17 of a burglary in the area of Birch Drive. The victim reported that someone entered the residence and removed property.
Patrolman Derek Myers is investigating.
Continue reading Police: $1,200 Worth of Merchandise Lifted from Victoria’s Secret
Reduce, reuse, and recycle.
They’re standard procedures at Viola L. Sickles and Knollwood schools in Fair Haven, but especially so when the students and staff are commemorating Earth Day — the day earmarked to honor the environment.
Fair Haven students were asked to reuse and recycle by donating their used books to the Book Recycling Project at Sickles School and the Student Council Book Drive at Knollwood School.
Continue reading Fair Haven Students’ Earth Day Contribution
In addition to the remembrances, Memorial Day was also a sunny day well suited for a little romping on the river.
Several gathered at the River Rats’ spot on the Navesink at the end of Battin Road in Fair Haven on Monday.
Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect caught a little glimpse of some of the fun.
Take a look.
The following recent arrests on contempt of court charges were made and reported by Middletown police:
• Andrew Melici, 26, of Stephenville Boulevard in Red Bank, was arrested on May 9 by Cpl. Thomas Meckier on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
He was released after posting $250 bail.
• Dhruv Patel, 24, of Clifton Avenue in Newark, was arrested on May 8 by Patrolman Nicholas Haines on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
He was released after posting $250 bail.
• Nicole Jastrzemski, 40, of Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, was arrested on May 8 by Patrolman Savvas Roumeliotis on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
She was released after posting $200 bail.
• Michael Ryan, 53, of Cooper Road in Red Bank, was arrested on May 7 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Englishtown Municipal Court.
He was released after posting $500 bail.
• Jay Lynch, 41, of Ailanthus Lane in Levittown, PA, was arrested on May 7 by Patrolman Michael Heaton on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Red Bank Municipal Court.
He was released after posting $450 bail.
• Jillian Kozzi, 32, of Adams Avenue in Toms River, was arrested on May 7 by Police Officer Tara Stucy on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
She was held on $1,000 bail.
• Jessica Pascalli, 31, of Harvard Street in Red Bank, was arrested on May 8 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Brick Municipal Court.
She was held on $250 bail.
• Robert Mergel, 22, of Carr Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested on May 10 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
He was held on $1,000 bail.
• Iveta Dunn, 49, of Vineyard Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on May 11 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Old Bridge Municipal Court.
She was held on $828 bail.
• Varashon McQueen, 45, of Main Street in Belford, was arrested on May 12 by Patrolman Michael Heaton on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
She was released after posting $1,000 bail.
• Diana Roth, 20, of Lorillard Avenue in Union Beach, was arrested on May 13 by Patrolman Brian Dilworth on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
She was held on $1,000 bail.
• Ryan Dunn, 33, of Walnut Street in Keyport, was arrested on May 13 by Patrolman Jesse Toma on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
He was held on $1,000 bail.
• Matthew Isaksen, 22, of Wilson Avenue in Port Monmouth, was arrested on May 16 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
He was released after posting $250 bail.
• Robin Fischer, 53, from Barberie Avenue in Highlands, was arrested on May 14 by Patrolman Frank Mazza on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Hazlet Municipal Court.
She was held on $258 bail.
• Zoilo Gonzalez, 26, of Patterson Avenue in Shrewsbury, was arrested on May 14 by Patrolman Antonio Ciccone on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
He was released after posting $1,585 bail.
• Jordan Mcaleese, 19, of Manchester Street in Toms River, was arrested on May 14 by Cpl. Thomas Meckier on a contempt of court warrant issued.
He was released after posting $500 bail.
• Kristie Lepard, 24, of Kentucky Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on May 15 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on contempt of court warrants issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court.
She was held on $9, 235.39 bail.
• Nicholas Gough, 22, of Church Street in Belford, was arrested on May 18 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
He was released after posting $951 bail.
• Patti Hoverson, 27, of Park Avenue in Belford, was arrested on May 18 by Patrolman Savvas Roumeliotis on contempt of court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
She was released after posting $1,000 bail.
• Jon Morgan, 25, of Seabreeze Avenue in Middletown,was arrested on May 17 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
He was released after posting $5,000 bail.
• Mark Gorski, 52, of Ravine Drive in Matawan, was arrested on May 19 by Patrolman John Walsifer on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.
He was released after posting $500 bail.
* Arrests with bail less than $200 were not included.
It was a day of remembrance, honor and celebration — Memorial Day 2015 in Rumson.
The day began with a parade which ended in Victory Park. There, vets, friends, family and locals gathered to pay homage to those who died in service to their country.
Take a look at the above slideshow for a glimpse into the day. Don’t forget to click the bottom right icon to enlarge. Enjoy!
Monday was a day for remembrance —honoring those who have served and lost their lives doing so.
They remembered in Fair Haven — with living vets from every war from World War II to the Vietnam War. They remembered with a parade, salutes and speakers.
Take a look at the above photo gallery for a glimpse into Fair Haven Memorial Day 2015.
The following recent arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
• Eligio Martinez-Rojas, 28, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 19 in the area of River Street and charged with simple assault by Patrolman Michael Zadlock.
• Jenna Merola, 21, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 18 in the area of Riverview Plaza and charged with possession of weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, criminal mischief and simple assault by Patrolman Garrett Falco.
Continue reading Arresting News: Weapons Possession, Simple Assault & More
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer and … block parties in Rumson-Fair Haven area towns.
Well, the folks on Parker Avenue in Fair Haven kicked off the season with some festive block partying on Saturday.
Take a look at the above slideshow for a glimpse into some fun on a street full of oldies, second and third generation residents and newbies who say they moved there because of the longstanding appeal of the neighborhood where tradition is treasured.
Monday is Memorial Day. It is not just a barbecue day, or the signal to the unofficial start of summer. It is a day of remembrance to those United States war veterans who have died in service to their country.
In the Rumson-Fair Haven area, many veterans of World War II, the Korean War and Viet Nam are still alive. They, community, family and friends gather annually on this day to pay homage to those whose lives were sacrificed in war.
Today would be former Fair Havenite and Fair Haven Fire Company member Al Robbins’ 96th birthday, so his daughter Kathy tells Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect.
So, to honor the longtime Fair Havenite and volunteer, we honor him in our Retro Pic of the Day.
According to his daughter, Kathy, the retro pic above is of Al delivering gas to Ray Miller’s Esso station on River Road back in the 1950s.
Al had a nickname: Baggie. Know why? Well, daughter Kathy says it’s because he was a kid, about 7 years old, when he started caddying at Rumson Country Club. Of course, he was tiny, so, she says, “all you could see when he caddied was the bag.”
This editor remembers Al from time with her family. The whole family was lots of fun. And, true to form in remembrance of Memorial Days past, a bunch of us, including the Robbins family, used to go camping every Memorial Day weekend in Pennsylvania Dutch Country at Oak Creek Camp.
Precious memories! Thanks for all you did for the community and this one child’s life memories. You were a good friend to all, Al Robbins! Oh, and Happy Birthday!
The following is an edited press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School:
If you didn’t get a chance to attend, now’s the time to find out how hard work, creativity, and abundant talent were driving forces behind the performances at the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Jazz Combo and Vocal Concert.
A variety of musical selections were presented by RFH jazz musicians and vocalists on the evening of May 18 in the high school’s auditorium.
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