Longtime Rumsonite and Red Bank resident, Charles Edward Schafer III, lovingly known as “Chic,” passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite and Red Bank Resident, Charles ‘Chic’ Schafer III, 95
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In Memoriam: Rumsonite Leo Sugg Jr., 58
Rumsonite Leo Sugg Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, “after a lifetime filled with love, dedication, and quiet strength.” He was 58.
Full Details on Early Morning Rumson Incident Not Yet Verified by Authorities
There is scant information available from any reasonable authority as of yet regarding an alleged incident in Rumson in the early morning hours today.
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Alert; Channel Closure Update
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.
— Photos/Nick Lencyzk
- Retro River Cruise into Sunny Daze
- Prosecutor: Former Cop Gets 17 Years for 2021 Vehicular Homicide, DUI
- In Memoriam: Fair Haven-Raised RFH ’72 Grad, Former Policeman, Fireman, Mike Raleigh, 72
- In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident Mary Zemann, 69
- Retro Rumson Police Line-Up
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DonateDonate monthlyDonate yearlyRumson Police Report: Aggravated Assault, Weapon Possession, Theft, Fraud, DUI, Criminal Mischief
The following August criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite Florence Bainton, 95
Longtime Rumsonite Florence Bainton, more recently of Little Silver, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 24. She was 95.
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Summer Travel & Channel Closure Alert
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.
In Memoriam: Fair Haven-Raised RFH ’74 Grad, Paula Morton, 68
Fair Haven-raised Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of 1974 graduate Paula Morton, more recently of Tinton Falls, passed away at home on Sunday, Aug. 18th, after a courageously-fought battle against lung cancer. She was 68.
Rumson Police: Attempted Stabbing Over Wine Spill at Iconic Local Restaurant
Word spread quickly among Rumson-Fair Haven area people after a video showing a scuffle and attempted stabbing on Thursday at the upscale Red Horse Restaurant, the former Fromagerie, in Rumson.
A 75-year-old out-of-state restaurant patron was charged with aggravated assault and related charges stemming from the incident.
In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Former Rumson Country Day Nurse, Joan Nixon, 86
Longtime Rumsonite Joan Ann Nixon passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 12 with her family by her side. She was 86.
Retro Sea Bright Beach Clubbing
Sometimes ya just have to go clubbing … in Sea Bright … before the age of 10.
After all, what good Rumson kid didn’t? Not many, if any. And back in the summer of ’69, little Claire Hurd was one who went clubbing … to Sea Bright Beach Club, of course, with the best of them. It was just the way Rumsonites rolled in the summer. Still do.
In Memoriam: Service Set for Longtime Rumsonite John Archibald, 91
Longtime Rumsonite, John Archibald, of Little Silver, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 22, 2023. He was 91. A service is set for Wednesday, Aug. 14, in Michigan, where he was born.
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