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🌱 Patch AM: Oceanic Bridge Replacement Public Meeting Set For September 29
Coming up: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the Rumson Patch calendar

Good morning Rumson! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what's next for Rumson's aging Oceanic Bridge replacement
- How a Rumson-Fair Haven junior stole the Shore Conference spotlight.
Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oceanic Bridge Replacement Public Meeting Set For September 29 (patch.com) — Rumson residents are invited to a Sept. 29 public meeting in Middletown to review detailed plans for replacing the aging Oceanic Bridge that links Rumson and Middletown. The session will cover preliminary engineering, proposed design enhancements like a waterfront recreation area and fishing pier, and ongoing environmental studies, with Monmouth County leading the project and federal agencies providing funding and oversight.
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• Shore Conference Football Offensive Players of the Week, Sept. 3-5 (nj.com subscription) — Rumson-Fair Haven junior receiver Michael Capra is spotlighted for a breakout performance in Rumson's 32-13 win over Middletown South, catching six passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns. The roundup also notes Rumson-Fair Haven hosting other Shore Conference matchups, underscoring how local players are shaping early-season football storylines across the region.
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📸 Around Rumson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rumson
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★ Featured events ★
- 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530,
11:00 am - New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Brookdale Comm College →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
9:00 am - 15th Annual Golf for Homes Outing →
Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd, Neptune Township
11:30 am
Saturday September 12
Monday September 28
Monday October 5
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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 - BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
6:30 pm - BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
6:30 pm - Red Horse BINGO 3-Course Dinner →
Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
6:30 pm - 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 - 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 at Red Horse – RUMSON →
Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
6:30 pm - 9/25 Murder Mystery 4-Course Dinner at Red Horse – RUMSON →
Red Horse by David Burke, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
Wednesday September 16
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know if the Monmouth County SPCA is accepting linens/towels at this time?
If they're not in need, do you know another animal welfare organization or rescue that could use these items? Please LMK. Thank you! (Nextdoor Rumson-Fair Haven)
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in OCEAN TWP, NJ S17237 in Oakhurst. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Store Environment Team Member in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rumson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Red Bank
- Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival returns to New Jersey this month (nj1015.com)
- Red Bank to Honor 25 Years of 9/11 Remembrance on September 11 (tapinto.net)
- Insomnia Cookies Debuts First Monmouth County Bakery on Broad Street, Red Bank (wrat.com)
Middletown
- MIDDLETOWN:Township Committee Workshop Meeting Set for This Evening Tues. September 8. Learn more⬇️ (tapinto.net)
Holmdel
- Bell Works To Host Blood Drive In Honor Of 9/11 (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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