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Coffee in hand, Rumson? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Rumson drivers and cyclists should expect from the new Oceanic Bridge
  • How one Rumson mom used genetic testing to change her future
  • How RFH girls tennis battled to bring home the Shore title

Also on today's calendar: Brookdale Community College Fall Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 73, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Decision Made: Oceanic Bridge Will Have 65-Foot Clearance (tworivertimes.com) — Plans are moving ahead for a new fixed-span Oceanic Bridge linking Rumson and Middletown, with a 65-foot clearance, no weight limit, and a shared-use path for walkers and cyclists. For Rumson residents, the project will keep the bridge aligned with Bingham Avenue and eventually connect directly to Victory Park, while construction timelines, traffic changes, and a new Middletown roundabout will shape daily commutes for years.
   

• Breast Cancer Previvor Shares Her Health Journey with Monmouth Medical Center High Risk Breast Cancer Program (rwjbh.org) — A Rumson mother describes how genetic testing led her to choose a preventative double mastectomy through Monmouth Medical Center's High Risk Breast Cancer Program, easing years of anxiety. Her experience highlights how local women can access risk assessment, counseling, and advanced breast care at nearby Jacqueline Wilentz Breast Center locations in Monmouth County.
   

• Rumson-Fair Haven Wins 2026 Shore Conference Girls Tennis Title (tworivertimes.com) — Rumson-Fair Haven's girls tennis team has captured the 2026 Shore Conference title, edging Manasquan 3–2 after upsetting top-seeded Holmdel. With standout performances from singles star Molly Martin and key doubles wins, the Bulldogs now carry strong momentum into the Central Jersey Group 2 state playoffs, where they'll face familiar rival Manasquan again for a spot in the sectional final.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Inaugural Jersey Shore Yoga Festival Brings Wellness Community Together in Red Bank (TAPinto.net)

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  • Steven Van Zandt Returns to Red Bank for Walk of Fame Induction, Teach Rock Benefit (tworivertimes.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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