Following the tennis/pickleball and basketball court renovations in 2025, the Borough of Rumson is excited to break ground on the Victory Park Playground replacement project, which is once again made possible through the generous donation of Rumson residents Justin and Victoria Gmelich. The project will include the complete removal of the existing play equipment and feature a brand new nautical pirate theme with exciting, fully accessible play options, swings and climbing/phy

Properties within the area designated in the map below will be the next group of properties to be reinspected for assessment data collection purposes. Property owners will be receiving a postcard in the coming weeks to notify them of the upcoming inspection. The postcard will contain instructions for contacting RDS to complete a “remote virtual” (RV) interior inspection which requires no physical entry of the property. The RV is user-friendly, requires no app downloads, and c

The Borough of Rumson is beginning a re-examination of its Master Plan . Our Master Plan is a long-term document adopted by the Planning Board and endorsed by Mayor and Borough Council that guides the community’s future direction, development and growth. In accordance with the state statue on Land Use, as we prepare for the upcoming re-examination of The Borough’s Master Plan, we are asking residents to share their opinions with us . Whether you’ve lived in Rumson for dec

The Borough of Rumson Sanitary Sewer Project with National Water Main Cleaning Co., of Kearny, New Jersey has ensured the daily uninterrupted service provided by the Borough while extending the useful life of the system for future generations with the ongoing cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation of more than 80 miles of sanitary sewer piping. The recent projects have reduced our total sewer flow by over 200 million gallons in 2025. By testing and sealing over 84,000 joint

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

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 .