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Morning Rumson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- See who was recently arrested and charged by Rumson police.
- How RFH students built an award-winning anti-bias platform for New Jersey.
- Can Rumson-Fair Haven boys hold their edge in Shore A?
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 has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rumson Police Report: Terroristic Threats, Underage Drinking, Maintaining Nuisance, , Disorderly, DWI (rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com) — Rumson residents can see a rundown of July police activity, including arrests for underage drinking-related nuisance charges, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, and DWI on local streets. Names, ages, hometowns, and general locations of incidents are listed, with a reminder that all charges are accusations, not convictions.
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2. RFH GSA Club Awarded in Statewide Anti-Bias Competition (rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com) — Students at 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, recognized for creating a statewide NJ GSA Union digital platform. Their project connects LGBTQ+ student groups, shares resources, and continues a streak of RFH success in anti-bias initiatives.
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3. Entries Breakdown: Shore A Central Divisional (milesplit.com) — Rumson-Fair Haven High School's boys cross-country team is projected to win the Shore A Central divisional 5K, led by several top-10 seeds including standout runner David Pinsly. Local rivals Monmouth Regional and Shore Regional are close behind, setting up a competitive race that should draw interest from Rumson families and fans watching early-season form.
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4. Sept. 13, 2001, the 'aftershock:' From the Asbury Park Press archives (app.com) — A 25th‑anniversary look back recalls how Rumson and neighboring Shore towns anxiously waited for word on residents missing after the Sept. 11 attacks. The archival piece revisits local schools, churches, and families across Monmouth County who faced days of uncertainty and grief as the regional toll slowly emerged.
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📸 Around Rumson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rumson
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★ Featured events ★
- BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- Red Horse BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
6:30 pm - 9/16 Red Horse BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
6:30 pm - Cross of Glory 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale, and SnAcK ShAcK BBQ! →
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 95 Cambridge Dr, Aberdeen Township
9:00 am - Autumn Equinox Celebration →
4 E. River Road, Rumson
7:00 pm - The Listening Room: Songs & Stories →
Triumph Restaurant & Brewery, 1 Bridge Ave, Red Bank
7:00 pm - 9/25 Murder Mystery 4-Course Dinner at Red Horse – RUMSON →
Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
6:30 pm - 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: Til Death Do Us Part →
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 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Tell-Tale Heart →
Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank
3:00 pm - 15th Annual Golf for Homes Outing →
Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd, Neptune Township
11:30 am
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Snack Shack BBQ! —Jeremy Samuelson Read on Patch
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Customer Service & E-Commerce Associate Team Leader (Customer Service, In-Store Shopper Assistant Department Manager) in Eatontown. Apply here.
- Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Monmouth - Full Time in Eatontown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rumson here.
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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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