Monday’s high temperatures and humidity hit and it was the perfect time for a boat ride for one crew.
Here they are on the Shrewsbury River, overlooking Rumson’s West Park section and Gunning Island.
Take a look and reflect on “what a wonderful world” it truly is in the Rumson-Fair Haven area.
Happy summer!
— Elaine Van Develde
All it takes is one crumb to stir up some seagulls.
That’s what happened just at dusk on the edge of the Sea Bright beach the other day as people were packing it in and up at the end of the beach day.
It was no Alfred Hitchcock movie, but the skies were eerie hues of blue and yellow peppered with the gulls.
Yes, there’s a gull in every beach crowd … and photo.
Sunday was Christmas … in July … in Sea Bright.
If you wandered into the municipal parking lot in the borough, you’d see and hear evidence of the event — you’d hear the music and see the giant polar-themed inflatable slides and candy-centric bouncy house.
And what would Christmas in July be without Mr. and Mrs. Claus? Well, probably just a Christmas without the Clauses. But, they were there — a summery Hawiian version of the couple, that is.
Some wandered onto the beach and a few bopped on the boardwalk to the festive DJ tunes blasting.
Take a look.
— Elaine Van Develde
It was dusk. The humidity about to break, the sky down by the Navesink River in Fair Haven took on a personality all its own.
There was vivid color. There were cumulus creatures congregating. There was solitude. And, as is a fortunate status quo for those who live or grew up in the area, there was the sound of a singular boat docking and teen chatter about another “awesome” day on the river.
Yes. Awesome.
— Elaine Van Develde
They seem to be showing up everywhere. Palm trees.
No, it’s not Florida or the Caribbean. It’s Sea Bright. Maybe it’s because the skies are clearer lately that it’s more noticeable somehow, but it seems awfully palmy in Sea Bright — not that there’s anything wrong with that, as the Seinfeld saying goes.
The transplanted palms have actually been a trend on area beaches for some time now. Still, they just seemed to stick out like a sore palm (OK, corny) on Friday. Sore seems to be the right word, since they seem a bit unhealthy. And there are no coconuts!
Take a look. Do you like them or do you think Jersey should stick with a more native planting?
If you made it to the classic car show in Red Bank on Sunday — sponsored by Liberty Hose Fire Company in memory of Bob Holiday — you likely saw the cars featured above.
They, an orange Dodge Super Bee and a Challenger, are owned by Bob’s son Joseph. In fact, if you live in the area, it’s likely you’ve seen the cars around. They’re difficult to miss. Though we’re told that the orange color choice is a popular one for the Dodges.
The reason: it’s a new version of color dubbed Hemi Orange that was popular in the 1960’s and 70’s, a Charger owner and car enthusiast tells us.
Nonetheless, former longtime Fair Havenite and RFH grad Troy Brandon caught up with “Joey” at the show and grabbed a pic of the Dodges along with a Camaro owned by Brian Penta of Tinton Falls.
Of course, he included a photo of a Liberty Hose fire truck.
Thanks to Troy Brandon for the photos! Which was your favorite classic at the show?
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 an annual event that’s been going on for more than half a century. And Saturday marked its 67th year.
The St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church Canterbury Fair was held under sunny skies on the church’s grounds.
Fun in the form of kids games, food, festivities, a petting zoo and classic white elephant sale was had by all.
Take a look at the photo gallery above for a glimpse into the day.
— Elaine Van Develde
It was a traditional gathering of friends in business in Fair Haven.
Wednesday marked the annual Fair Haven Business Association’s annual barbecue.
Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect paid a visit to the festivities among friends, some of whom have been in business in the borough for a long time.
Ferguson Dental Care and Boxwood Gardens Florist and Gifts hosted the meeting/party, with the good doctor (dentist), Paul Ferguson, at the grill.
Besides longtime Fair Haven business Boxwood and Ferguson Dental business leaders, folks from, ForeFront, Two River Computer, Coastal Decor and DeFalco Pools made appearances.
Check out the photo gallery above for a glimpse into the gathering. Do you know who’s who?
Here’s Holy Cross Church. Here’s its steeple. Open the doors … Well, not quite yet.
By the looks of things and according to the word around town, the Rumson church will be ready for its people (or parishioners) by the summer.
And it looks that way.
With the foundation of the 1885 church restoration/expansion blessed on Nov. 3, 2013, after the project broke ground that spring, construction was slated for completion by the end of 2014. While it has looked very close to finished for several months, a look back from its groundbreaking to now shows the progress and latest refinements.
The church project has been a contentious one from the start, tainted by the scandal of its leader in the early 2000s, Rev. Joseph Hughes, who pleaded guilty to embezzling millions from the church and its revamp fundraising coffers.
Then there were battles over the size of the expansion of what was a small, white-shingled 1885 church the expansion of which is being tailored to recreate the original design of Charles Keely.
For fundraising sponsorship offers, check out the church’s website by clicking here.
— Photos and story/Elaine Van Develde
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It’s a sure sign of spring when the Sea Bright Firemen’s Fair starts.
And spring was in the air on the first night of the longtime area tradition Thursday.
The fair continues through Sunday: Friday, from 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, from 4 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, from 2 to 9 p.m.
Take a look at the photo gallery above for a glimpse into opening night of the fair.
By Elaine Van Develde
The Sea Bright Farmers Market is back in season and the goods are ripe for the picking.
In addition to the old favorites — Picklelicious, Fair Mountain Coffee Roasters, Harvest Moon Farm, Holly Jolly Jams, Neshanic Valley Beekeepers, Baker’s Bounty and Franklin Soapworks — there are also some small family-owned farm vendors that have joined in the second year of the outdoor locally grown, organically crafted shopping tradition in the Sea Bright Municipal Parking lot from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays.
Those new additions include organic goodies, like Asian produce, herbs, free-range and grass-fed meats, farm fresh cheeses and from Green Duchess , Central Valley and Holly Hill and Harvest Moon farms. DIVE was also there offering some samples of corn and clam chowder.
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