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Oceanic Bridge PIC - September 29, 2026
The PIC Meeting for the LPE Phase is confirmed for: DATE Tuesday, September 29, 2026 TIME 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. LOCATION Township Municipal Building, Court Room at Town Hall 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748 A Public Information Center (PIC) Notice will be mailed to property owners, community stakeholders and members of the public who provided mailing addresses in the prior LCD study phase. Attached is the PIC Notice pdf file for your information. The Project Team ki
Victory Park Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Following the tennis/pickleball and basketball court renovations in 2025, the Borough of Rumson is excited to announce the re-opening of Victory Park Playground, which was once again made possible through the generous donation of Rumson residents Justin and Victoria Gmelich.
Rumson Celebrates Completion of Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure Project
Rumson Celebrates Completion of Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure Project
Rumson Flag Day 2026
The RumsonAmerica250 Committee would like to thank the community for attending the Community Flag Day Celebration Sunday, June 14 as the RumsonAmerica250 committee unveiled the Borough's new Memorial Monument in Victory Park. In addition to the Memorial Monument ceremony, The day featured meaningful and fun-filled activities including a patriotic classic car show, live music, Fire Department & EMS Touch-A-Truck, family activities, and games as the community continued its cele
Memorial Day 2026
Sights from the 2026 Rumson Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. Thank you to the Rumson Fire House for hosting the Rememberance Ceremony and to everyone that attended and participated.
Victory Park Improvement Project
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
Rumson Property Inspections by Realty Data Systems
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
Master Plan Re-Examination Resident Feedback Program
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
Rumson’s Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Update
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 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
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