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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

Photo/Nick Lenczyk

The Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement continues with some change in construction activity for this week, Monmouth County officials advise.

The 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. work schedule remains Monday through Friday, weather permitting. Anticipated activity on and in proximity to the bridge is as follows:

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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

This week, as construction work on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement continues, Monmouth County officials advise that work will be done during more expanded hours this Monday through Friday. from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Specifically, travelers in the area should anticipate some added travel time and be aware of …

Construction vehicle activity in close proximity to the bridge. This means …

  • Temporary delays are possible on any contractor work day as construction vehicles enter and exit the work areas.

The continued closure of the sidewalk on the eastbound side of the bridge. This means …

  • The sidewalk on the south (eastbound) side of the bridge will be closed until further notice. Sidewalk users must use the north (westbound) side walkway to cross the bridge.

The continued work activity in the Shrewsbury River. This means …

  • Bridge replacement work is ongoing on both sides of the river south of the bridge.
  • The 65-foot navigational channel width is expected to remain in effect until the fall 2023.

R-FH Area Easter Greetings of Yesteryears

It’s what the holiday is all about. Take a look at our glimpse into how Easter was spent in the Rumson-Fair Haven area in yesteryears far back and more recent.

We, at Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect, hope you all had a happy holiday.

— Elaine Van Develde

Photos in slideshow, courtesy of Facebook friends.

In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised RFH Grad Carolann Murphy Shary, 54

On behalf of my brother-in-law, Joe Shary, my brother, John Murphy, her nieces, Isa & Taylor Murphy and her nephew, Jack Murphy & myself, we are devastated to announce that our beautiful Carolann passed away.”

Rumson-raised Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate, Carolann Murphy Shary, of Monmouth Beach, passed away on Tuesday, April. 4, surrounded by family. She was 54.

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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Replacement Travel Advisory

As the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction continues, Monmouth County officials have advised that work for this week, Monday through Friday, will resume during somewhat extended hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Rumson-Fair Haven area and Sea Bright residents and all traversing the area of the bridge are advised of the following …

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Scene Around: Remembering Rumson’s Maddy Massabni with Purpose

Maddy Massabni’s grave
Photo/Dawn Tilton Massabni

The Rumson sign says it all. It tells the singular purpose that was borne out of immense tragedy.

In bright red, the sign at the corner of River Road and Bingham Avenue flashed today, March 30, the day six years ago that 19-year-old Maddy Massabni died of menstrual toxic shock syndrome, “The Borough Recognizes March 30th as Menstrual Toxic Shock Awareness Day.”

It’s a day to look back. A day to forge forward. A sign of the time for Maddy’s memory to save lives. Educate “so others may live,” the sign adds. That’s the mission of Don’t Shock Me, the foundation created in Maddy’s memory by her mother Dawn Tilton Massabni and brother George.

“At 4:55 p.m. six years ago today forever changed our lives & they will never be the same,” Dawn said in a social media post for the foundation. “My son & I lost the most amazing beautiful person in the world, our very best friend & the person we love more than anything with all our hearts as she became an angel. Maddy was exactly what life should be. She was genuine, smart, creative, kind, caring, spirited, funny, pure sunshine, and beautiful in every single way … My sweet beautiful daughter please send your sunshine & love down to us in your magical ways.
Please continue to look over everyone you love & care about so that they may feel your presence.”

And the caring nature that emanated from Maddy continues with the foundation in its mission to educate, raise awareness and save lives.

Many remember. More learn. The sign marks the day, the remembrance, the purpose.

For more information about Don’t Shock Me, click here.