A Rumson Mother's Plea For Change After Child's Death: Around Rumson

RUMSON, NJ — Patch reviews this past week's top stories around Rumson.

A Rumson Mother's Plea For Change After Teen Daughter's Death

Maddy Massabni, a Rumson teen, was home from college to celebrate her 19th birthday when she began experiencing flu-like symptoms. What appeared to be a normal stomach bug turned out to be toxic shock syndrome, a rare and potentially fatal complication of certain types of bacterial infections.

Town-Wide Yard Sale For Fair Haven Scheduled For May

With springtime comes spring cleaning and Fair Haven is hosting another town-wide yard sale. Check out what your neighbors are selling around Fair Haven beginning at 9 a.m. on May 7.

Rumson Earns Tree City USA Recognition For The 30th Year

The Arbor Day Foundation recently named the Borough of Rumson a "Tree City" in recognition of its commitment to effective urban forest management.

Rumson Actress Will Speak At TEDx Talk This Weekend

Former Saturday Night Live cast member who now lives in Rumson will be speaking at the TEDx Asbury Park, a two-day festival/speaking series that is held at Two River Theater in Red Bank.

Mother's Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In Rumson

Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, is still a few weeks away, but if you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out, reservations may fill up quickly in Rumson as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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