The sun came out on Thursday after several cloudy, rainy days.
Down by the Navesink River in Fair Haven, the scene was a serene one in the early evening.
It’s a familiar scene that never seems to get old.
Take a look.
— Elaine Van Develde
It’s almost summertime, and the livin’ is all about river time in the Rumson-Fair Haven area.
That in mind, the Retro Pic of the Day honors the season with a look back a couple of years ago to a day of fun for one little Fair Haven girl — Francesca, who happens to be a Gap model — romping down by the Fair Haven Dock with her mom and dad.
The Navesink River shot that day back in 2013 was just a warm-up for work for the little one, who was set to strike a pose as soon as she saw the camera.
What’s your favorite riverfront spot?
The temperature may have plummeted a bit, but spring has just about sprung on the banks of the Navesink River in Fair Haven.
Tree leaves and blossoms have or are just about to bloom. The tide has been low, boats being readied for the season and waters calm.
It’s the perfect time for a walk down by the river.
Take a look at why Fair Havenites treasure their river time and memories.
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— Photos by Elaine Van Develde/Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect
It’s a pictorial view from the underside of the Oceanic Bridge, which has been undergoing unforeseen structural repairs before the summer season starts.
“As the construction work has progressed, additional areas of critical structural steel and concrete deterioration were found,” Monmouth County Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Works and Engineering, said in a release about the progress of the repairs to the bridge.
The bridge, that spans the Navesink River from Rumson to Middletown, is in need of concrete and steel deck repairs that are slated to be finished on or about April 30.
“The limits of the additional deterioration were unknown when the project began and have become evident during the cleaning and preparation process for the repairs as originally planned,” Monmouth County Engineer Joseph Ettore said in the release. “The additional steel and concrete deck deterioration must be repaired immediately to maintain public safety and the use of the Oceanic Bridge.”
The bridge, being revamped by Howell-based George Harms Construction Company Inc., is closed overnight, from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with intermittent daytime one-lane closures.
For more information on the bridge, check out the following stories:
https://rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com/?p=1544
https://rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com/?p=1764
https://rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com/?p=2577
https://rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com/?p=2580
— Photos and story/Elaine Van Develde
For a Fair Havenite, there’s nothing quite like the sand between your toes down by the Navesink River at the Fair Haven Dock.
Call it an embrace of spring magic. Once the sun shines, the temperature rises, and that sea-faring scent wafts in, it’s river beach and dock time. And you know you’re home.
Catch that familiar spring fever in Fair Haven. Get a glimpse of one of the first sunny days in this little slice of utopia in our slideshow above. Be sure to click on the lower right corner to enlarge!
— By Elaine Van Develde
With the Monday demolition of the more than century-and-a-half-old Williams-Robards home on the Navesink River in Fair Haven, Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect is featuring the home in its Retro Pic of the Day.
The colonial was the last remaining one of its kind on the river in the borough and the surrounding area.
The home was demolished as part of an agreement with the state to procure grants to purchase the property.
It will be preserved as a passive recreation park.
It’s almost that time — to warm up with fun on the Navesink River.
So, the Retro Pic of the Day is dedicated to balmy evenings with friends on the river in Rumson.
These guys had their boat out for a little motoring.
Kayakers and paddle boarders love to take to the river, too. Then there are the water skiers, sailors and loungers.
What’s your favorite river activity?
There was a warm chill in the air on Saturday on the banks of the Navesink River in Rumson.
The water was still frozen from the cold snap and ducks made their way to a sunny spot on the street.
Take a look.
The snow started falling again on Saturday afternoon. And down at the Fair Haven Dock, the Navesink River had transformed into a blanket of snow against an white-out backdrop.
The scene was nothing but a big snow blanket to keep dock die-hards warm with some down-by-the-river serenity.
Take a look at our gallery for a glimpse into the snowy scene. Just click on any photo and scroll. Enjoy and stay warm!
Yes, the chilliest cold snap of the year has had people thinking more of warmer times — and counting the days.
Well, our Retro Pic of the Day is a toasty bounce back to the summer of 2013 and a fundraiser day that had participants languishing in the Navesink River waters ’til the end.
The event was dubbed Paddle with a Purpose. It was a fundraiser that had people paddle boarding and kayaking in part for Sea Bright Rising.
The participants paddled their way roughly five miles up and down the Navesink, ending at Victory Park in Rumson.
Time for that warm-up!
Do you kayak, paddle or just wade in the river water? What’s your favorite spot?
By Elaine Van Develde
As the weather outside in the Rumson-Fair Haven area started getting frightful, the view from the banks of the Navesink River was one filled with choppy waters and a blustery dusting of snow.
It all started Monday morning. As forecasts continue to promise piles of the white stuff, it was still stable enough to get out and capture a bit of the clam before the blizzard in the afternoon.
Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect hit the docks in Fair Haven and Rumson so people could get the picture.
Take a look at the photos above to get a glimpse into the beginning of the 2015 blizzard. Just click on any image to enlarge, and scroll.
In light of the impending nor’easter, our Retro Pic of the Day, once again, brings back memories of fun in the sun on the banks of the Navesink River.
This crew had a great time one day in 2013. The photo encapsulates a typical day for kids enjoying life down by the river.
Enjoy! It won’t be long before these sunny days return.
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