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Retro Rumson Beach Boys & Girl & Clubbing History

Rumson girl and beach boys of the 60s
Photo/courtesy of Cindy Crowley

A reprise for history’s sake …

The Rumson beach boys of the 1960s no sooner made their retro appearance than the iconic spot of their clubbing and lifeguard stand antics became a focal point of the snapshot.

And there’s a sequel with a girl added to the beach boy mix, apparently having broken up the standoff on the lifeguard stand, calming top spot. Mayhem ensued. Meanwhile, back at the club …

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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

Despite the steady stream of rainy weather through last week and into this week, this week’s Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity remains status quo. Work on the bridge continues Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day, again, weather permitting, with a few new notes to roadway and sidewalk users. Note that the sidewalk across the bridge is fully open to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Monmouth County officials advise …

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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

This week’s Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity remains status quo. It continues Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day, weather permitting, with a few new notes to roadway and sidewalk users.

Monmouth County officials advise …

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Retro Appreciated RumsonTeachers’ Beach Tripping

A must of a reprise from 2020 in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week …

There’s nothing like some fine elementary school teaching moments … at the beach … with ice cream … and cool teachers sporting cat-eye sunglasses and pedal pushers.

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In Memoriam: Longtime Sea Bright Resident Roger Thompson, 86

“Roger took pride in his three children and his four grandchildren and their accomplishments. Roger enjoyed living life to the fullest. He owned horses, loved fast cars and boats, appreciated a good cigar, enjoyed champagne, and he believed that you should cherish the time you have with family and friends.” ~ family of Roger Thompson

Longtime Sea Bright resident and owner of Thompson’s Hardware, Roger Renold Thompson, formerly of Miami, FL and Nutley, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his children, on the morning of Sunday, May 7. He was 86.

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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.

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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