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Mayor Hemphill 2026 Address

Mayor’s Address – Jan 6, 2026 Happy New Year! As 2026 begins, I again want to thank EVERY Volunteer and EVERY Employee, all of whom have worked so hard to make Rumson the special community it is. I especially want to thank the Rumson Borough Administrative Staff, Rumson Police Department, the Rumson Fire Department, the Rumson First Aid Squad and the Rumson Department of Public Works for their hard work, untiring dedication, and, most importantly, for the risks they take ever

Rumson Awarded $3 Million For West River Road AH Project

The Borough of Rumson, as part of the DCA's 2026 Grant Awards from the State's Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), was awarded $3 million for the West River Road Affordable Housing Project. For the full release, click here .

Rumson Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting

Please join us for The Rumson Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Sunday, December 7, at 5:00 PM in Victory Park . We are excited to ring in the season with all of you.

New Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Officially Opens

The Borough of Rumson is proud to announce the official opening of the new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge (S-32), a vital link connecting the...

Public Hearing Notice: West Park/Jumping Point

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on a 2025 Monmouth County Municipal Park...

Affordable Housing Program Update: 5/28/2025

Video Series - Installment Three: A Virtual Tour The Borough has launched the next installment of its educational, multi-part video series...

Over $4 Million In Grant Funding Awarded Since 2021

Reinvestment in the borough’s aging infrastructure promotes reliability and maintains the community’s value for generations to come. With...

Affordable Housing Program Update: 5/21/2025

Video Series - Installment Two: Round 4 The Borough has launched the next installment of its educational, multi-part video series to...

Affordable Housing Program Update: 5/14/2025

Introducing Our Multi-Part Video Series The Borough has created an educational, multi-part video series to explain the history and the...

Rumson's Affordable Housing Program: Week of 5/5/25

The Borough's Affordable Housing Program, with the support of the Rumson Affordable Housing Committee and Borough Council, is completing...

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR REAL PROPERTY DATA COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION SERVICES INCLUDING MANDATORY THREE PHYSICAL INSPECTION ATTEMPTS AND AVAILIBILITY OF VIRTUAL INSPECTION OPTIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Proposals will be received by the Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Rumson (the “Municipality”), State...

Borough Wide Tree Maintenance

FirstEnergy Corp. will be conducting tree maintenance work throughout the Borough, with an anticipated start date between April 21st and...

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR Professional Servicing and Maintenance of Sewer System.

BOROUGH OF RUMSON NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with...