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Make time for 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the Rumson Patch calendar

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Good morning Rumson! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Rumson-Fair Haven student now in elite scholarship company
  • How Rumson-Fair Haven's QB transformed into a five-touchdown playmaker

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

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rumson-Fair Haven High School Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist (patch.com) — A Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School student, Cooper Barrett, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing him among the top 1 percent of U.S. seniors. He now competes for part of $24 million in scholarships, contingent on a detailed application, test scores, and school endorsement, reflecting strongly on the Rumson-Fair Haven community.
   

• Making the Leap: Rumson's Brady Williams Ignites Passing Game in Win Over Holmdel (shoresportsinsider.com) — Rumson-Fair Haven quarterback Brady Williams powered the Bulldogs' offense with 298 total yards and five touchdowns in a 40-28 win over Holmdel, signaling a big leap in his passing game. Coaches and teammates credit his improved mechanics, film work, and deeper command of the playbook, helping Rumson-Fair Haven reassert itself as a serious Shore Conference title contender.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • YMCA of the Jersey Shore Invites Community to "Passport to Wellness" Open House on Sept. 25 —YMCA of the Jersey Shore Read on Patch
  • Gap posted a job opening for Retail Supervisor, Full Time, Operations - Consumer Centre in West Long Branch. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper (Online Orders) - Part Time - Eatontown, NJ - Opening Late Summer 2026 in Eatontown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rumson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sea Bright

  • Northern New Jersey Fishing Report- September 10, 2026 (onthewater.com)
  • Springsteen, 9/11 and 'The Rising' 25 years later: 'Bruce, we need you' (njtoday.com)

Fair Haven

Red Bank

  • Red Bank Council Approves Utility Vehicle Funding, Disability Recreation Grant and Cannabis Cultivator License (tapinto.net)

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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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