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Greetings Rumson! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did RFH's GSA earn statewide recognition again this year?
  • See where August DWI and harassment arrests happened in Rumson.
  • How many RFH students scored top marks on AP exams?

Also on today's calendar: Cross of Glory 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale, and SnAcK ShAcK BBQ! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RFH Gender Sexuality Alliance takes third place in state's 'No Hate' competition (themonmouthjournaleastern.com) — Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School's Gender Sexuality Alliance just earned third place in New Jersey's "No Hate in the Garden State" youth competition for creating a statewide NJ GSA Union support platform. The club's back-to-back top-three finishes highlight Rumson students' leadership in promoting inclusion, civil rights awareness, and mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth across the state.
   

• Theft by Deception, Harassment, DWI (rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com) — Rumson police have released August arrest reports, including several local DWI charges on Rumson Road and nearby intersections, a harassment charge on Lafayette Street, and a theft-by-deception case processed at headquarters. Residents are reminded that these are arrests, not convictions, and DWI remains a motor vehicle offense in New Jersey.
   

• RFH FYI: Students Score High on College AP Exams (rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com) — Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School reports that nearly 400 students took 879 AP exams last spring, with 90 percent earning scores of 3 or higher. More than 170 RFH students received AP Scholar honors, highlighting strong college readiness opportunities for Rumson-area teens across 25 advanced courses.
   

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  • Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Snack Shack BBQ! —Jeremy Samuelson Read on Patch
  • Skechers posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager in Middletown. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Fair Haven

Red Bank

  • Dog Days 2026 Brings Four-Legged Fun, Costume Contests and Community Spirit to Red Bank (tapinto.net)
  • Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival Returns for Cheesy Citywide Food Crawl (tapinto.net)
  • 2nd Annual Two River Music Video Festival Featuring Local Artists Sunday, October 4, at Basie Center Cinemas (tapinto.net)

Middletown

  • Here Are 3 Fall Family Festivals In Monmouth County (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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