🌱 Patch AM: Oceanic Bridge Replacement Public Meeting Set For September 29

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In today's newsletter:

• See what's next for Rumson's aging Oceanic Bridge replacement
• How a Rumson-Fair Haven junior stole the Shore Conference spotlight.

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oceanic Bridge Replacement Public Meeting Set For September 29 (patch.com) — Rumson residents are invited to a Sept. 29 public meeting in Middletown to review detailed plans for replacing the aging Oceanic Bridge that links Rumson and Middletown. The session will cover preliminary engineering, proposed design enhancements like a waterfront recreation area and fishing pier, and ongoing environmental studies, with Monmouth County leading the project and federal agencies providing funding and oversight.
   

• Shore Conference Football Offensive Players of the Week, Sept. 3-5 (nj.com subscription) — Rumson-Fair Haven junior receiver Michael Capra is spotlighted for a breakout performance in Rumson's 32-13 win over Middletown South, catching six passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns. The roundup also notes Rumson-Fair Haven hosting other Shore Conference matchups, underscoring how local players are shaping early-season football storylines across the region.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rumson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530,
  11:00 am
Monday September 28
• New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Brookdale Comm College →
  Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• 15th Annual Golf for Homes Outing →
  Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd, Neptune Township
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Red Horse BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
  Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
  6:30 pm
• BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
  Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
  Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
  6:30 pm
• Red Horse BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
  Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Autumn Equinox Celebration →
  4 E. River Road, Rumson
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• The Listening Room: Songs & Stories →
  Triumph Restaurant & Brewery, 1 Bridge Ave, Red Bank
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Murder Mystery 4-Course Dinner at Red Horse →
  Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
  6:30 pm
• Murder Mystery 4-Course Dinner at Red Horse – RUMSON →
  Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
  6:30 pm
• 9/25 Murder Mystery 4-Course Dinner at Red Horse – RUMSON →
  Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know if the Monmouth County SPCA is accepting linens/towels at this time?
  If they're not in need, do you know another animal welfare organization or rescue that could use these items? Please LMK. Thank you! (Nextdoor Rumson-Fair Haven)

• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in OCEAN TWP, NJ S17237 in Oakhurst. Apply here.
• Michaels posted a job opening for Store Environment Team Member in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rumson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Red Bank

• Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival returns to New Jersey this month (nj1015.com)
• Red Bank to Honor 25 Years of 9/11 Remembrance on September 11 (tapinto.net)
• Insomnia Cookies Debuts First Monmouth County Bakery on Broad Street, Red Bank (wrat.com)

Middletown

• MIDDLETOWN:Township Committee Workshop Meeting Set for This Evening Tues. September 8. Learn more⬇️ (tapinto.net)

Holmdel

• Bell Works To Host Blood Drive In Honor Of 9/11 (patch.com)

Ok Rumson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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