Tag Archives: July 4th

Police and Fire, Rumson Police and Fire Files

Rumson Police: An FYI on Fireworks

“If it explodes, it’s not legal.” That’s the lowdown on the legality of homegrown fireworks shows from the Rumson police.

With the Fourth of July approaching, the police wanted to give area residents a heads up on what is and is not legal in all of New Jersey with respect to the celebratory sizzling, sparkling amateur backyard light shows.

So, they’re circulating the below flyer to quell any doubts, urging to leave the explosives to the professional pyrotechnics. And ground-based sparkling devices and related novelties are legal.

The bottom line, again, to be safe and legal with your July 4th festivities: “A good rule of thumb is, if it explodes, it is not legal,” a released statement from police said. “IF in doubt, please give us a call at 732-842-0500.

“Have a safe and happy July 4th!”

Local Life

Retro Patriotic Peace Pals

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Peace pals of Fair Haven circa early 1970s
Photo /courtesy of Karen Allas

A red-white-and-blue patriotic reprise, just because July 4th is tomorrow …

Peace out. Patriotism. Well-played play date, kids. They were not crooks and they were no Richard Nixon wannabes. But they were at least budding impersonators. Perhaps. Or just era-inspired posers.

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News

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Holiday & Summer Travel Alert

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement and associated roadway construction activity continues this week Monday through Wednesday, weather permitting, with some new advisories concerning roads, summer Shrewsbury River activity and July 4th holiday time off.

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Crime, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: July 4th Shooting that Killed Man Under Investigation

An investigation is underway into the circumstances behind a man being found shot inside his car in Neptune Township in the early morning hours of July 4th, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced.

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Crime, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Juvenile Facing Unlawful Gun Possession Charge After July 4th Shooting

A 16-year-old male juvenile is in custody on a second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun charge following a shots-fired incident during Fourth of July festivities on the Asbury Park boardwalk that left two people injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said on Friday.

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