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In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Catherine Altavilla, 88
Longtime Rumsonite, Catherine Julia Altavilla, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, Oct. 28. She was 88.
The 2025 Fair Haven and Rumson Local Government Election FYI
As people go to the polls to vote in Rumson and Fair Haven on Tuesday, or even if votes have already been cast, there are some facts about the boroughs’ governing bodies and their function and history that may have eluded many.
So, the notion in mind that an informed voter is a better voter, early voting or not, here are some local government facts that may enlighten and inspire:
Rumson and Fair Haven are both run under what is dubbed the Borough form of municipal government in New Jersey. There are several forms. While it may seem like a given that since Fair Haven and Rumson are both boroughs, the form of government follows suit with that name. It’s not.
Old News: Political Street Fight, Drunk on ‘Hootch,’ Hallowe’en Hoopla, Hay, Dunking & Fiery Mischief
Living in the past. Sometimes you just have to live a little … in the past. It’s an eye-opening, or -stabbing, thing. Nothing wrong with a clearer view or jab.
Yet, when someone is told they’re living in the past, it’s usually considered somewhat of an insult. It implies that the person is paralyzed, incapable of moving forward. Not always true, especially when it comes to old news.
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Retro Rumson Kids’ Witching Hour
Photo/Elaine Van Develde
A Halloween reprise, just because it’s an all-time favorite photo of costumed Rumson besties …
Are you a good witch or a bad witch? Which witch is which? Either way, or both, the rain never falls on some of the best of times between best buddies. And it all starts when they’re growing up together like these two little witches with lots of magical moments ahead.
In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Contemporary Motor Cars Owner, Allan Sockol, 96
Longtime Rumsonite and former Contemporary Motor Cars dealership owner, Allan Jay Sockol, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 22, with his beloved family by his side. He was 96.
In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite Jay Halikias, 54
Longtime Rumson resident, Jason “Jay” Halikias passed away on Oct. 19. He was 54.
Scene Around: Skeleton Out of the Closet for Spooky Season
Oops! Looks like someone’s skeleton is out of the closet … and roaming the neighborhood in Fair Haven.
Rumson Police Report: Drugs, Shots Fired, Unlawful Weapons Possession, Underage Drinking, DUI, Contempt
The following September arrests were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
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Retro Rumson Cold Brew Tenders’ TGIF
Photo/courtesy of Jim Mellaci
Hey, brew tender, spend a little time with us!
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Retro RFH Smiley Cheerleader Pile-up
“Push ’em back. Push ’em back … waaaayyyy back!” We’re not talking football with that. We’re talking the year of that kind of cheer and its leaders — the RFH cheerleaders of the early 1970s.
Continue reading Retro RFH Smiley Cheerleader Pile-upProsecutor: Shots Fired in Rumson; Red Bank Man Arrested
A Red Bank man has been charged in connection with a shots-fired incident in Rumson on Monday afternoon, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.
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