Borough of Rumson Public Notices Rumson Public Notices Public Notice Search All Admin/Misc Ordinances Zoning Planning Contracts/Bids 2025 Annual Audit Report June 11, 2026 Financial, Admin/Misc BOROUGH OF RUMSON PUBLIC NOTICE Please Take Notice That Resolution #2026-0609-90 Certifying the 2025 Audit for the Borough of Rumson was approved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on June 9, 2026. Below is the 2025 Audit. Rumson 2025 Audit Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Adoption of Ordinance 26-009 June 11, 2026 Ordinances, Financial Ordinance 26-009 entitled “CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND PURPOSES IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on May 12, 2026 and on June 9, 2026 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor and Borough Council. Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Recreation Commission Meeting Update - June 2026 June 1, 2026 Admin/Misc PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The regular meeting of the Rumson Recreation Commission for June 2026 has been moved from June 17, 2026 to June 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Bingham Hall, 40 Bingham Ave, Rumson, NJ 07760. Notice of Pending Ordinance #26-009 May 13, 2026 Financial, Ordinances BOROUGH OF RUMSON PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE #26-009 The following Ordinance #26-009 was introduced and passed in first reading in regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on May 12, 2026 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a Regular Public Meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Rumson Borough Hall, Charles S. Callman Courthouse 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public attendance, the meeting agenda, as well as a copy of the below ordinance are located on the Rumson Borough website at www.rumsonnj.gov and Rumson Borough Hall Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. # # # 26-009 CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND PURPOSES IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the Borough Council (the “Council”) of the Borough of Rumson, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey (the “Borough”) has adopted a budget for the expenditure of public funds for capital purposes to give effect to general improvement programs; and WHEREAS, the capital improvement appropriations have not heretofore been ear-marked for specific purposes; and WHEREAS, there is money available for the Borough’s general improvement programs in the Capital Improvement Fund of the Borough (the “Capital Improvement Fund”). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON (not less than two‑thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Borough is hereby authorized to incur the following costs in connection with the following improvements and purposes: (a) the construction, reconstruction, paving and/or improvement of various roads in the Borough, including curbing, sidewalks and related drainage improvements in the amount of $700,000, (b) the acquisition of various vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Department in the amount of $200,000, (c) the acquisition and/or upgrade of various emergency services equipment in the amount of $200,000, (d) various park improvements in the amount of $600,000, (e) sanitary sewer repairs/replacements and upgrades in the amount of $900,000, and (f) various public building equipment acquisitions and upgrades in the amount of $200,000, including for each of the foregoing all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto. Section 2. The Borough hereby appropriates the sum of $2,800,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of financing the costs of the improvements and purposes set forth in Section 1 of this capital ordinance. Upon the Borough’s receipt of the proceeds of any grants related to the improvements and purposes set forth in Section 1 of this capital ordinance, all grant proceeds received by the Borough will be deposited in the Capital Improvement Fund. Section 3. The said improvements and purposes described in Section 1 of this capital ordinance are lawful capital purposes of the Borough, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be assessed against property specially benefited thereby. The period of usefulness of said improvements and purposes is 21.70 years. Section 4. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this capital ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board of the Division showing all detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division, are on file with the Municipal Clerk and are available for public inspection. Section 5. This capital ordinance shall take effect after final adoption and posting on the Borough’s website as required by applicable law. Introduced: May 12, 2026 # # # 2026 Municipal Budget Summary May 13, 2026 Financial, Admin/Misc 2026 Municipal Budget Summary. Public Hearing set for June 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Charles S. Callman Courthouse, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 Adoption of Ordinance 26-008 May 13, 2026 Financial, Admin/Misc, Ordinances Ordinance 26-008 entitled “CALENDAR YEAR 2026 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on April 14, 2026 and on May 12, 2026 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor and Borough Council. Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Notice of Pending Ordinance #26-008 April 23, 2026 Ordinances BOROUGH OF RUMSON PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE #26-008 The following Ordinance #26-008 was introduced and passed in first reading in regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a Regular Public Meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Rumson Borough Hall, Charles S. Callman Courthouse 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public attendance, the meeting agenda, as well as a copy of the below ordinance are located on the Rumson Borough website at www.rumsonnj.gov and Rumson Borough Hall Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. # # # 26-008 CALENDAR YEAR 2026 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40A: 4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget up to 2.0% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and, WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor & Council of the Borough of Rumson in the County of Monmouth finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2026 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor & Council hereby determines that a 1.5% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $217,362.50 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and, WHEREAS the Mayor & Council hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor & Council of the Borough of Rumson, in the County of Monmouth, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2026 budget year, the final appropriations of the Borough of Rumson shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increased by 3.5%, amounting to $507,179.17, and that the CY 2026 municipal budget for the Borough of Rumson be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption. # # # Notice of Ballot Drawing for 2026 Primary Election March 23, 2026 Admin/Misc The Borough of Rumson’s Municipal Clerk will be holding a ballot drawing for the Primary Election on March 24th at 2 pm in Borough Hall. The drawing will be for the placement of individuals on the Primary Ballot. Zoning Board: NOTICE OF HEARING - Block 33, Lot 1 March 12, 2026 Zoning Board NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on March 26, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rumson Municipal Building, Charles S. Callman Hall Courtroom, 80 East River Road, Rumson, New Jersey, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Rumson will hold a public hearing on the application of the Applicant, the Catherine S. Kegelman 2023 Revocable Living Trust (the “Applicant”) at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The location of the premises in question is in the R-5 Zone as shown on the Borough of Rumson Tax Map. The application pertains to the property located at Block 33, Lot 1 on the Rumson Tax Map and commonly known as 9 Church Street, Rumson, New Jersey (the “Property”). The Property is presently improved with a single-family dwelling. The Applicant proposes to make interior and exterior alterations to the existing single-family home which include: a) removing the existing detached garage; b) removing the existing driveway; c) constructing a 2-story addition to the rear of the home; d) constructing a new detached garage; e) constructing a new driveway; f) constructing new stairs and a new stoop accessing the front door; g) constructing a new terrace; and h) constructing a new patio. In connection with the Applicant’s application, the Applicant will seek the following bulk “c” variances: 1. Development Regulations, Section 22-7.3 : A variance to allow the expansion of a non-conforming building on a non-conforming lot where additional non-conformities are proposed to be created. 2. Development Regulations, Schedule 5-1, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations and Section 22-5.4 e. : A principal front yard setback variance to locate the new stairs 12.2’ from the front lot line on Church Street where the prevailing principal front yard setback in the R-5 zone district for stairs is 30’ and where the existing setback is 15.2’. 3. Development Regulations, Schedule 5-1, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations, Section 22-5.4 e. : A principal front yard setback variance or recognition of a pre-existing non-conformity to allow the home to remain 18.4’ from the front lot line on Church Street where the prevailing principal front yard setback in the R-5 zone district is 35’. 4. Development Regulations, Schedule 5-1, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations, Section 22-5.4 e. : A principal (secondary) front yard setback variance to allow the addition to the home to be located 15’ from the front lot line on Allen Street where the prevailing principal front yard setback in the R-5 zone district is 35’ and where the existing (secondary) front yard setback is 14.5’. 5. Development Regulations, Schedule 5-1, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations, Section 22-5.4 e. : A principal (secondary) front yard setback variance to allow the proposed attached terrace to be located 17’ from the front lot line on Allen Street where the prevailing principal front yard setback in the R-5 zone district is 35’. 6. Development Regulations, Schedule 5-1, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations and Section 22-5.4 e. : A variance or recognition of a pre-existing non-conformity to allow the corner lot width of 55.25’ to remain unchanged where the minimum corner lot width in the R-5 zone district is 75’. 7. Development Regulations, Schedule 5-1, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations and Section 22-5.4 e. : A variance or recognition of a pre-existing non-conformity to allow the lot circle diameter of 12.2’ to remain unchanged where the minimum lot circle diameter for a corner in the R-5 zone district is 33’. 8. Development Regulations, Section 22-7.8 b. : A variance to allow the new accessory garage to remain located within a front yard at a setback of 25’ where 35’ is required and where detached accessory buildings/structures are not allowed to be located in a front yard. 9. Development Regulations, Section 22-7.26 h. : A variance or design waiver to allow the new driveway to have a width of 20’ where the maximum driveway width within a front yard in the R-5 zone district is 12’. 10. Development Regulations, Section 22-9.2 b. 5. b. : A variance to allow required parking to be located within the front yard where required parking is not permitted to be located in the front yard. Applicant will also request such other variances, design and submission waivers, exceptions and approvals as may be determined to be necessary by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and will amend its application accordingly on the record at the public hearing. All persons interested in this application will be given ample opportunity to be heard at the above. All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public in the Office of the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment at Rumson Borough Hall, 80 E. River Road, Rumson, New Jersey on weekdays during regular business hours, excluding holidays and weekends. For site access restrictions and limitations (if any), please contact the Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary at 732-842-3022. Additionally, documents relating to this application may be examined on the Borough Website ( www.rumsonnj.gov ) under the “Government” tab, by selecting “Zoning Board.” FOSS SAN FILIPPO & MILNE, LLC Adoption of Ordinance 26-007D March 11, 2026 Ordinances Ordinance 26-007D entitled “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER XXIII AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on February 10, 2026 and on March10, 2026 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor and Borough Council. Joseph K. Hemphill Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Mayor Municipal Clerk Adoption of Ordinance 26-002 February 17, 2026 Ordinances Ordinance 26-002 entitled “ORDINANCE FIXING COMPENSATION RANGES FOR MEMBERS OF PBA, LOCAL #345 OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON, NEW JERSEY” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on January 20, 2026 and on February 10, 2026 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor and Borough Council. Joseph K. Hemphill Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Mayor Municipal Clerk Notice of Pending Ordinance #26-007D February 17, 2026 Ordinances Take Notice that the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson introduced the following Ordinance, cited by title below, on first reading on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The Ordinance will be considered upon second reading and a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the next regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson. This meeting will be in-person at the Charles S. Callman Courthouse at Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ. The meeting agenda will be posted at least 48 hours in advance on The Borough of Rumson website www.rumsonnj.gov . Any interested party may participate in the public hearing and be heard by attending. Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the Rumson Borough Clerk’s Office at Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, New Jersey and may be inspected by the public between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. All Ordinances may be found on the Borough of Rumson’s website at www.rumsonnj.gov . A copy of the Ordinance is also available for purchase from the Borough Clerk. The Ordinance is in excess of six pages of ordinary print and will not be published in full. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:49-2, this notice provides the following summary of the main objectives or provisions of the Ordinance: ORDINANCE #26-007D TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER XXIII AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Chapter XXIII (Affordable Housing Development) by repealing and replacing the chapter in its entirety to comply with the Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301, et. seq. (“FHA”), as was amended in 2024, the newly adopted Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (“UHAC”) regulations, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq., and newly adopted N.J.A.C. 5:99-1 et seq. This Ordinance establishes Borough wide regulations and standards to govern the development of very low, low and moderate-income affordable units for multifamily for-sale and rental residential developments that may be approved by the Borough or the Borough Planning Board, and is designed to regulate these very low, low- and moderate-income units in a manner consistent with the FHA, UHAC, N.J.A.C. 5:99-1 et seq., and applicable New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) regulations. Thomas S. Rogers, RMC Borough Clerk Adoption of Ordinance 26-001 February 17, 2026 Ordinances Ordinance 26-001 entitled “ORDINANCE FIXING COMPENSATION OF BOROUGH OFFICERS AND CERTAIN BOROUGH EMPLOYEES IN THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON, NEW JERSEY” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on January 20, 2026 and on February 10, 2026 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor and Borough Council. Joseph K. Hemphill Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Mayor Municipal Clerk Adoption of Ordinance 26-003 February 17, 2026 Ordinances Ordinance 26-003 entitled “ORDINANCE FIXING COMPENSATION RANGES FOR MEMBERS OF IFPTE LOCAL #196 OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON, NEW JERSEY” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on January 20, 2026 and on February 10, 2026 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor and Borough Council. Joseph K. Hemphill Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Mayor Municipal Clerk Adoption of Ordinance 26-004D February 17, 2026 Ordinances Ordinance 26-004D entitled “ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON BY AMENDING CHAPTER XXII, DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MIXED-USE AND MULTI-FAMILY OVERLAY OPTION IN THE GB, NB AND POB ZONE DISTRICTS IN THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on January 20, 2026 and on February 10, 2026 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor and Borough Council. Joseph K. Hemphill Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Mayor Municipal Clerk Adoption of Ordinance 26-005D February 17, 2026 Ordinances Ordinance 26-005D entitled “ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON TO AMEND CHAPTER XXII “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS”, TO AMEND THE FAITH INSTITUTION INCLUSIONARY OVERLAY (FIIO)” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on January 20, 2026 and on February 10, 2026 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor and Borough Council. Joseph K. Hemphill Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Mayor Municipal Clerk Notice of Public Hearing - Public Finance Authority February 1, 2026 Admin/Misc NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of Rumson, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey (the “Borough”) will hold a public hearing on February 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., local time, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Charles S. Callman Hall Courtroom located in the Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, New Jersey 07760, for the purpose of providing a reasonable opportunity for interested persons to express their views regarding the proposed issuance by the Public Finance Authority, a unit of government and a body corporate and politic of the State of Wisconsin (the “Authority”), of its revenue bond (the “Bond”), pursuant to a plan of financing for the Project (defined below) with respect to the following application for economic development bond financing for the facility described below. Anyone having an interest in this matter may attend the hearing to give their comments. The Bond is expected to be a qualified 501(c)(3) Bond, as defined in section 145 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The proceeds from the sale of the Bond will be loaned by the Authority to The Rumson Country Day School, a New Jersey nonprofit corporation (the “Borrower”). The proceeds of the Bond, together with other available funds, will be used to (a) refinance a $5,000,000 original principal amount New Jersey Economic Development Authority Bond (The Rumson Country Day School – 2013 Project) (the “2013 Bond”), the proceeds of which were used to finance or refinance the (i) construction of an approximately 576 sq. ft. security building, (ii) renovation of an approximately 25,000 sq. ft. science and arts building, (iii) renovation of an approximately 140,000 sq. ft. school building, (iv) acquisition of equipment, (v) making of miscellaneous capital improvements to school facilities, and (vi) the payment of certain costs of issuing the 2013 Bond; (b) finance the (i) construction of an approximately 4,890 sq. ft. addition to be used for multi-purpose educational space, (ii) construction of an approximately 2,285 sq. ft. addition to be used as a new school kitchen, (iii) construction of an elevator, (iv) enclosure of approximately 1,900 sq. ft. existing outdoor courtyard into two story enclosed atrium, (v) renovation of approximately 13,550 sq. ft. of gymnasium and locker room space, (vi) renovation of an approximately 125,481 sq. ft. school building, (vii) acquisition of equipment, and (viii) making of miscellaneous capital improvements to school facilities, all used to provide educational services in the Borough (collectively, the “Project Facilities”); and (c) finance costs of issuing the Bond (the “Project”). The Project Facilities are owned and operated by the Borrower and are located at 35 Bellevue Avenue in the Borough, also known as Block 90, Lot 1.01 on the tax map of the Borough. The nearest cross street is Ridge Road, in the Borough. The maximum principal amount of the Bond shall not exceed $12,000,000. THE BOND WILL BE A LIMITED OBLIGATION OF THE AUTHORITY. THE BOND WILL NOT BE A DEBT OF THE BOROUGH. THE BOND WILL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE FUNDS PLEDGED FOR ITS PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR THE BOND. At the public hearing, any and all persons in attendance will be afforded an opportunity to comment on the proposed Project and the issuance of the Bond therefor. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments, speak at the public hearing, or both. This notice is published in accordance with the public notice requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, as modified by Internal Revenue Service Revenue Procedure 2022-20. Notice of Pending Ordinance #26-005 D January 23, 2026 Ordinances The following Ordinance #26-005 D was introduced and passed in first reading in regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a Regular Public Meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Rumson Borough Hall, Charles S. Callman Courthouse 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public attendance, the meeting agenda, as well as a copy of the below ordinance are located on the Rumson Borough website at www.rumsonnj.gov and Rumson Borough Hall Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 4654, signed into law by the State of New Jersey, this is to advise all interested parties that the Borough of Rumson has established an official Public Notices webpage. All legal and public notices required by law beginning January 1, 2026 will be posted in full on the Borough’s website at www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices. The public may access, review, and archive all notices as of January 1, 2026 free of charge. The Borough will also maintain an online archive of such notices for a period of at least one year beginning January 1, 2026. Pursuant to the aforementioned bill, all official public notices required by law to be published in the municipality’s official newspaper will also be published in print January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026. As of March 1, 2026, all official public notices will be posted on www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices . The Borough will publish this notice via print in the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times twice each month from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. https://ecode360.com/RU4115/document/753222163.pdf Notice of Pending Ordinance #26-004 D January 23, 2026 Ordinances The following Ordinance #26-004D was introduced and passed in first reading in regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a Regular Public Meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Rumson Borough Hall, Charles S. Callman Courthouse 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public attendance, the meeting agenda, as well as a copy of the below ordinance are located on the Rumson Borough website at www.rumsonnj.gov and Rumson Borough Hall Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 4654, signed into law by the State of New Jersey, this is to advise all interested parties that the Borough of Rumson has established an official Public Notices webpage. All legal and public notices required by law beginning January 1, 2026 will be posted in full on the Borough’s website at www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices. The public may access, review, and archive all notices as of January 1, 2026 free of charge. The Borough will also maintain an online archive of such notices for a period of at least one year beginning January 1, 2026. Pursuant to the aforementioned bill, all official public notices required by law to be published in the municipality’s official newspaper will also be published in print January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026. As of March 1, 2026, all official public notices will be posted on www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices . The Borough will publish this notice via print in the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times twice each month from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. https://ecode360.com/RU4115/document/753222162.pdf Notice of Pending Ordinance #26-003 January 23, 2026 Ordinances The following Ordinance #26-003 was introduced and passed in first reading in regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a Regular Public Meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Rumson Borough Hall, Charles S. Callman Courthouse 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public attendance, the meeting agenda, as well as a copy of the below ordinance are located on the Rumson Borough website at www.rumsonnj.gov and Rumson Borough Hall Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 4654, signed into law by the State of New Jersey, this is to advise all interested parties that the Borough of Rumson has established an official Public Notices webpage. All legal and public notices required by law beginning January 1, 2026 will be posted in full on the Borough’s website at www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices. The public may access, review, and archive all notices as of January 1, 2026 free of charge. The Borough will also maintain an online archive of such notices for a period of at least one year beginning January 1, 2026. Pursuant to the aforementioned bill, all official public notices required by law to be published in the municipality’s official newspaper will also be published in print January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026. As of March 1, 2026, all official public notices will be posted on www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices . The Borough will publish this notice via print in the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times twice each month from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. https://ecode360.com/RU4115/document/753222161.pdf Notice of Pending Ordinance #26-006 D January 23, 2026 Ordinances Take Notice that the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson introduced the following Ordinance, cited by title below, on first reading on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The Ordinance will be considered upon second reading and a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the next regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson. This meeting will be in-person at the Charles S. Callman Courthouse at Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ. The meeting agenda will be posted at least 48 hours in advance on The Borough of Rumson website www.rumsonnj.gov . Any interested party may participate in the public hearing and be heard by attending. Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the Rumson Borough Clerk’s Office at Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, New Jersey and may be inspected by the public between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. All Ordinances may be found on the Borough of Rumson’s website at www.rumsonnj.gov . A copy of the Ordinance is also available for purchase from the Borough Clerk. The Ordinance is in excess of six pages of ordinary print and will not be published in full. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:49-2, this notice provides the following summary of the main objectives or provisions of the Ordinance: ORDINANCE #26-006D TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER XXIII AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Chapter XXIII (Affordable Housing Development) by repealing and replacing the chapter in its entirety to comply with the Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301, et. seq. (“FHA”), as was amended in 2024, the newly adopted Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (“UHAC”) regulations, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq., and newly adopted N.J.A.C. 5:99-1 et seq. This Ordinance establishes Borough wide regulations and standards to govern the development of very low, low and moderate-income affordable units for multifamily for-sale and rental residential developments that may be approved by the Borough or the Borough Planning Board, and is designed to regulate these very low, low- and moderate-income units in a manner consistent with the FHA, UHAC, N.J.A.C. 5:99-1 et seq., and applicable New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) regulations. https://ecode360.com/RU4115/document/753222164.pdf Notice of Pending Ordinance #26-002 January 23, 2026 Ordinances The following Ordinance #26-002 was introduced and passed in first reading in regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a Regular Public Meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Rumson Borough Hall, Charles S. Callman Courthouse 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public attendance, the meeting agenda, as well as a copy of the below ordinance are located on the Rumson Borough website at www.rumsonnj.gov and Rumson Borough Hall Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 4654, signed into law by the State of New Jersey, this is to advise all interested parties that the Borough of Rumson has established an official Public Notices webpage. All legal and public notices required by law beginning January 1, 2026 will be posted in full on the Borough’s website at www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices. The public may access, review, and archive all notices as of January 1, 2026 free of charge. The Borough will also maintain an online archive of such notices for a period of at least one year beginning January 1, 2026. Pursuant to the aforementioned bill, all official public notices required by law to be published in the municipality’s official newspaper will also be published in print January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026. As of March 1, 2026, all official public notices will be posted on www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices . The Borough will publish this notice via print in the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times twice each month from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. https://ecode360.com/RU4115/document/753222160.pdf Notice of Pending Ordinance #26-001 January 23, 2026 Ordinances The following Ordinance #26-001 was introduced and passed in first reading in regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on Tuesday, January 6, 2025 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a Regular Public Meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Rumson Borough Hall, Charles S. Callman Courthouse 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public attendance, the meeting agenda, as well as a copy of the below ordinance are located on the Rumson Borough website at www.rumsonnj.gov and Rumson Borough Hall Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 4654, signed into law by the State of New Jersey, this is to advise all interested parties that the Borough of Rumson has established an official Public Notices webpage. All legal and public notices required by law beginning January 1, 2026 will be posted in full on the Borough’s website at www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices. The public may access, review, and archive all notices as of January 1, 2026 free of charge. The Borough will also maintain an online archive of such notices for a period of at least one year beginning January 1, 2026. Pursuant to the aforementioned bill, all official public notices required by law to be published in the municipality’s official newspaper will also be published in print January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026. As of March 1, 2026, all official public notices will be posted on www.rumsonnj.gov/public-notices . The Borough will publish this notice via print in the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times twice each month from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. https://ecode360.com/RU4115/document/753222164.pdf 2026 BOROUGH OF RUMSON NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDS January 8, 2026 Admin/Misc Please Take Notice that the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson has awarded contracts for the year 2026 through a noncompetitive bidding process for Professional Service (or extraordinary unspecifiable service) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44a-20.5, et seq. The contracts and resolutions are available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk. Resolutions were awarded on January 6, 2026 to: Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC, Attorneys at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Municipal Attorney for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5; and The Law Firm of McCarter & English, Attorneys at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Bond Counsel and said law firm is hereby appointed to that position for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5; and The Law Firm of Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan LLC, an Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Special Counsel and said Attorney is hereby appointed to that position for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5; and Execute an agreement with Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. of Red Bank, N.J. to perform the Borough’s 2024 Annual Audit in accordance with R.S.40A:5-4 and said firm is appointed to perform that and all other accounting services necessary; and Anthony J. Vecchio, Esq., an Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Municipal Prosecutor for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5; and William McGuinn, Esq., an Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Alternate Municipal Prosecutor for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5; and Kendra Lelie, PP, AICP, LLA of Kyle + McManus Associates, to perform the services of Borough Planner for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5; and Raymond Raya, Esq., an Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Municipal Public Defender for the year 2026 pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5; and Law Firm of Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri and Jacobs, LLC, Attorneys at Law in the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Labor Attorney for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S. 40A:11-5; and Michael B. Steib, Esq., Attorney at Law in the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Planning Board Attorney for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5; and Michael B. Steib, Esq., Attorney at Law in the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5; and Engineering firms of Colliers Engineering & Design., T&M Associates, Cranmer Engineering, Stantec Engineering, and Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc, for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S. 40A:11-5; and Firm Dilworth Paxson LLP for Rumson Tax Appeal Attorney for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S. 40A:11-5; and Brown & Brown for broker of record for employee benefits for the year 2026, pursuant to R.S. 40A:11-5. Thomas S. Rogers Municipal Clerk REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL: WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWER MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP ASSUMPTION PROCESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT October 6, 2025 Public Contracts/Bid NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by the Borough of Rumson on or before Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM by the Municipal Clerk, Borough of Rumson, 80 East River Road, Rumson, New Jersey, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Borough is requesting a statement of qualifications and a proposal from individuals or firms qualified to provide cellular antenna installation consultant services. The Borough is seeking an individual or firm that can perform all the duties and responsibilities as described throughout the Request for Qualifications and Proposal. Each proposal shall be signed by the bidder and contained in a sealed envelope, which envelope shall be addressed to the Municipal Clerk, and shall contain on the face of the envelope a statement that it is a proposal on said item. Request for Qualifications and Proposal may be obtained from the Municipal Clerk's Office at 80 East River Road, Rumson, New Jersey 07760, Monday to Friday during normal business hours 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Phone number is 732-842-3300. The proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. The award of the contract shall be made after evaluation, by resolution of the governing body. # # # REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWER MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP ASSUMPTION PROCESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT The Borough of Rumson (the "Borough") is soliciting Qualification Statements and Proposals from interested persons and/or firms for the provision of the services listed below. Through a Request for Qualification ("RFQ")/Request for Proposal (“RFP”) process, persons and/or firms interested in assisting the Borough with the provision of such services must prepare and submit a Qualification Statement in accordance with the procedure and schedule in this RFQ/RFP. Qualifications and a proposal must be received by the Municipal Clerk of Rumson on or before Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the office of the Municipal Clerk located at 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760. They will be publicly opened at that time. Qualification Statements will not be accepted by facsimile transmission or e-mail. The award of the contract shall be made after evaluation, by resolution of the governing body of the Borough of Rumson. RESUME AND QUALIFICATION STATEMENT Section 1. Qualification Statement for Wireless Communications Tower Management/Ownership Assumption Process Management Consultant shall provide the following information for evaluation by the Borough of Rumson Council. a) Experience, qualifications and reputation in the field for the position sought. b) Knowledge of the area of expertise for the position of Wireless Communications Tower Management/Ownership Assumption Process Management Consultant c) Experience and knowledge of the Borough of Rumson and the Tower industry in New Jersey d) Availability to accommodate any required meeting of the Borough e) Designated support staff and location of firm's offices f) Identification of any existing or potential conflicts of interest with regard to this engagement g) References in general and in particular from other municipalities where the professional or contractor has provided similar services as sought by the Borough, including contact names, titles, and phone numbers Section 2. Selection of the consultant shall be solely on the Borough of Rumson’s evaluation of the submitted material according to the criteria set forth in this document. All proposals will be reviewed to determine responsiveness. Non-responsive proposals will be rejected without evaluation. For vendors that satisfy the minimum requirements, the Borough will evaluate proposals based on the following evaluation criteria, separate or combined in some manner, and not necessarily listed in order of significance. a. Qualifications and experience of the individuals who will perform the tasks. b. Experience and references related to the provision of the services to be provided. c. Ability to perform the tasks in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter and the Borough of Rumson. d. Location of primary office in relation to the Borough of Rumson. e. Thoroughness and completeness of the applicant's submittal. PROJECT SCOPE The work to be performed under this proposal includes: Consultation services for the assumption of ownership and commencement of management of the communications tower and facility located at 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760. Consultation services shall consist of: 1. Thorough assessment of all existing leases and current lease terms. 2. Provide detailed recommendations to the Borough of Rumson officials regarding full range of bid and lease terms. 3. Administering preparation of bid specifications for the solicitation of bids from any entity wishing to lease space within the facility and/or on the tower either on a continuing or initial basis. The bid specifications for the lease of the facility shall be prepared in compliance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. 4. Administer post-bid detail negotiations for the final design/location of antennas and ground equipment of each successful bidder. 5. Prepare draft lease documents for each successful bidder and prepare final lease documents upon review and approval of Borough officials and each respective bidder. 6. Facilitate any on sight meetings of bidders and oversee/coordinate any antenna construction/relocation and/or equipment placement. 7. Confirmation that all new leases and lease terms have commenced and proper lease rates are being paid to the Borough of Rumson. All documents submitted in response to this solicitation shall be available to the general public as required by the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-l et seq. The Borough will not be responsible for any costs associated with the oral and/or written presentation of the proposals. The Borough reserves the right to reject any and all written proposals, with or without cause, and waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposals. The Borough further reserves the right to make any such investigations as it deems necessary as to the qualifications of any and all vendors submitting proposals. In the event that all proposals are rejected, the Borough reserves the right to re-solicit proposals. The proposal, at a minimum, should include the following: shall also be plainly marked on the front of the envelope. ▪ Qualifications Statement and Proposal - Resume and Qualifications Statement and Proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Borough of Rumson with the front of the envelope plainly marked with the name and address of the individual or firm submitting the proposal. Wireless Communications Tower Management/Ownership Assumption Process Management Consultant shall also be plainly marked on the front of the envelope. ▪ New Jersey Business Registration Requirements - Business organizations or individuals doing business in New Jersey are required to register with the Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue. Each individual or firm submitting a proposal shall submit a copy of its Business Registration Certificate with its proposal. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THE REQUIRED BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE WITH THE PROPOSAL SHALL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF THE PROPOSAL. ▪ Statement of proposed fees and charges. ▪ No proposals shall be accepted after the hour specified. ▪ Other information - Provide any additional information believed pertinent to the award of a contract for the position. QUESTIONS / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Any requests for additional information desired regarding the furnishing of said qualifications and proposal must be obtained in writing from the Municipal Clerk, Borough of Rumson, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760. Telephone number is 732-842-3300. EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND SELECTION The Borough of Rumson reserves the right to accept the submission deemed most advantageous, price and other factors considered, by the governing body of the Borough of Rumson. The following information will be taken into consideration during the evaluation process: • Whether the applicant meets all qualifications and requirements identified in this Request for Qualifications and Proposal. • The level of experience of the proposed firm in providing wireless telecommunications consulting services to governmental entities. • The cost of providing services. It should be noted that cost of services is important to the governing body of the Borough of Rumson, but it is not necessarily the most critical factor in evaluating the individual or firm's suitability to provide consultant services for the Borough of Rumson. Notice of Ordinance 25-003 Adoption July 9, 2025 Ordinances Ordinance 25-003 entitled “CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND PURPOSES IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2025 and on July 8, 2025 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor. Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Notice for Sealed Bid Proposals for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation July 3, 2025 Public Contracts/Bid Notice of Intent to Award a Contract under the Sourcewell National Cooperative for Construction Equipment Borough of Rumson Notice of Intent to Award Contract under a National Cooperative Purchasing Agreement The Borough of Rumson intends to participate in the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program to contract with Allegiance Trucks to purchase an International Dump Truck. Information regarding the contract may be found on the Sourcewell website at: www.sourcewell-mn.gov and the Borough of Rumson municipal website at: www.rumsonnj.gov . The Borough of Rumson is already a member of the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program and anticipates using Contract #032824-NVS, contract term is from July 16, 2024 through July 9, 2028. It is the intent of the Borough of Rumson to make a contract award to Allegiance Trucks pursuant to the proposal submitted in response to the Department of Public Works Superintendent. Comments should be sent to: Matthew Palmer, Temporary Purchasing Agent, Borough of Rumson, 80 E. River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 or mpalmer@rumsonnj.gov . The Borough of Rumson is permitted to join national cooperative purchasing agreements under the authority of N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3). Comment period ends June 20, 2025. Matthew Palmer Temporary Purchasing Agent Notice of Hearing on Proposed West Park/Jumping Point Park Playground Improvement Project June 12, 2025 Admin/Misc Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on a 2025 Monmouth County Municipal Park Improvement Grant Program application to be submitted by the Borough of Rumson for the proposed Jumping Point Park Playground and Recreation Area Improvements Project at the foot of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, Rumson, NJ 07760, also known as Block 80, Lot 1 and Block 143, Lots 1 & 2. The Public Hearing on the proposed improvement project will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the Charles S. Callman Courtroom of Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at 7:00 p.m. at which time all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and will be accepted by the Municipal Clerk prior to the hearing date and time. The application is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Borough Hall. The project details are also available on the Borough’s website at https://www.rumsonnj.gov/rumsonprojects/jumping-point-park . Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Public Notice of 2025 Budget Summary June 4, 2025 Financial Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the COUNCIL MEMBERS of the BOROUGH of RUMSON, County of MONMOUTH on June 3, 2025. A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at Borough Hall, on July 8, 2025 at 7:30 o'clock PM at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2025 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested parties. Copies of the budget are available in the office of the Municipal Clerk at the Municipal Building, 80 East River Road, Rumson New Jersey, 07760 during the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 2025 Budget Summary Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 25-003 June 4, 2025 Ordinances The following Ordinance #25-003 was introduced and passed in first reading at the Regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a regular meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m at Rumson Borough Hall 80 East River Road Rumson NJ. at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public meeting are located on the Rumson Borough website at WWW.RUMSONNJ.GOV . Joseph K. Hemphill Municipal Clerk Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Mayor Notice of Hearing to Adopt Fourth Round Housing Element & Fair Share Plan May 30, 2025 Admin/Misc Please take notice that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-13 of the Municipal Land Use Law (the ‘MLUL’), the Borough of Rumson Planning Board will conduct a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on June 17, 2025 at the Charles S. Callman Hall Courtroom at Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, New Jersey 07760 to hear public comment on the adoption of the Borough’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, which would amend the Borough’s Master Plan. After public comment, the Planning Board shall consider adoption of the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan by way of resolution. The proposed Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan was prepared in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28(b)(3) of the MLUL and the mandatory requirements of a Housing Element under the recently amended New Jersey Fair Housing Act (P.L. 2024, c.2), relevant regulations of the New Jersey Council On Affordable Housing (“COAH”), and the Administrative Office of the Courts Directive #14-24. The Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan also delineates the actions taken, and to be taken, by the Borough to create a “realistic opportunity” to satisfy its “fair share” of the regional need for affordable housing. A copy of the proposed Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan of the Borough’s Master Plan, and any other relevant documents, are on file for public inspection in the Borough of Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, New Jersey 07760 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any party interested in commenting on the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan may do so at the public hearing or may submit written comments to the Planning Board prior to the public hearing date. Marie DeSoucey Planning Board Secretary Awarding Contract for the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste & Recycling May 14, 2025 Public Contracts/Bid Following a fair and open professional service public bidding process, The Borough of Rumson Borough Council, during the May 13, 2025 regular public meeting, passed a resolution awarding a contract for the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste and Recycling in the municipality to Suburban Disposal Inc. A copy of this resolution can be found below. Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Notice of 2024 Audit for The Borough Budget May 14, 2025 Public Contracts/Bid Please Take Notice That Resolution #2025-0513-65 Certifying the 2024 Audit for the Borough of Rumson was approved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on May 13, 2025. Below is the Synopsis of the 2024 Audit. Synopsis of 2024 Audit Financial Synopsis of 2024 Audit Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Awarding Contract for the Real Property Data Collection & Verification Services May 14, 2025 Public Contracts/Bid Following a fair and open professional service public bidding process, The Borough of Rumson Borough Council, during the May 13, 2025 regular public meeting, passed a resolution awarding a contract for the real property data collection and verification services in the municipality to Realty Data Systems, LLC. A copy of this resolution can be found below. Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Notice of Ordinance 25-002 Adoption April 11, 2025 Ordinances Ordinance 25-002 entitled “CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND PURPOSES IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on March 4, 2025 and on April 8, 2025 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor. Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 25-002 March 5, 2025 Ordinances The following Ordinance #25-002 was introduced and passed in first reading at the Regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a regular meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m at Rumson Borough Hall 80 East River Road Rumson NJ. at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public meeting are located on the Rumson Borough website at WWW.RUMSONNJ.GOV . Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Notice of Ordinance 25-001 Adoption March 5, 2025 Ordinances Ordinance 25-001 entitled “CALENDAR YEAR 2025 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)” was introduced and passed in first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson at a regular meeting held on February 11, 2025 and on March 4, 2025 was finally adopted and approved by the Mayor. Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 25-001 February 12, 2025 Financial The following Ordinance #25-001 was introduced and passed in first reading at the Regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 and will come up for final consideration and passage at a regular meeting of the Governing Body to be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m at Rumson Borough Hall 80 East River Road Rumson NJ. at which time all persons desiring to be heard will be given full opportunity. Details for public meeting are located on the Rumson Borough website at WWW.RUMSONNJ.GOV . Joseph K. Hemphill Mayor Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Notice of Public Meeting Changes February 12, 2025 Admin/Misc Please Take Notice that The Borough of Rumson will be making the following changes for its public meetings: RUMSON BOROUGH COUNCIL The Rumson Borough Council will hold its regular, public meeting on March 4, 2025 in the Charles S. Callman Courtroom at Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at 7:30 PM. This amends a previous public notice of said meeting being held on March 11, 2025. RUMSON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Amending a previous public notice, the remaining monthly public meetings for the Rumson Environmental Commission will be held at Bingham Hall 40 Bingham Ave, Rumson, NJ 07760 at 5:30 PM on the following dates: March 13, 2025 April 3, 2025 May 8, 2025 June 12, 2025 July 10, 2025 August 14, 2025 September 11, 2025 October 9, 2025 November 13, 2025 December 11, 2025 Thomas S. Rogers Municipal Clerk Notice of Contract Awards January 8, 2025 Admin/Misc Please Take Notice that the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson has awarded contracts for the year 2025 through a noncompetitive bidding process for Professional Service (or extraordinary unspecifiable service) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44a-20.5, et seq. The contracts and resolutions are available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk. Resolutions were awarded on January 7, 2025 to: Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC, Attorneys at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Municipal Attorney Law Firm of McCarter & English, Attorneys at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Bond Counsel Law Firm of Jeffrey R. Surenian and Associates, LLC, an Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Special Counsel Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. of Red Bank, N.J. to perform the Borough’s 2023 Annual Audit in accordance with R.S.40A:5-4 Anthony J. Vecchio, Esq., an Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Municipal Prosecutor William McGuinn, Esq., an Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Alternate Municipal Prosecutor Kendra Lelie, PP, AICP, LLA of Kyle + McManus Associates, to perform the services of Borough Planner Raymond Raya, Esq., an Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Municipal Public Defender Law Firm of Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri and Jacobs, LLC, Attorneys at Law in the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Labor Attorney Michael B. Steib, Esq., Attorney at Law in the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Planning Board Attorney Michael B. Steib, Esq., Attorney at Law in the State of New Jersey, to perform the services of Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney Engineering Firms of Colliers Engineering & Design., T&M Associates, Cranmer Engineering, Stantec Engineering, and Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc Dilworth Paxson LLP for Rumson Tax Appeal Attorney Thomas S. Rogers Municipal Clerk

Rumson's Affordabel Housing Projects Rumson Affordable Housing Projects Borough Hall Neighborhood 4 bedroom supportive and special needs affordable project Learn More West Park Neighborhood COMPLETE: Two unit 100 percent affordable residential development. Learn More Piping Rock Park Neighborhood 12 unit, 100 percent affordable senior residential development. Learn More Oceanic River Road Neighborhood 12 unit 100 percent affordable residential development Learn More

< Back 27 RUMSON ROAD Year Built: 1893 Property Description Block: 134 Lot: 12 Year Built: 1893 Style: Queen Anne Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated using some modern and some authentic materials.

< Back 3 TYSON LANE Year Built: 1917 Property Description Block: 77 Lot: 8 Year Built: 1917 Style: Eclectic Foundation: Masonry Structure : Wood Frame Fenestration: Casement Comment: Well maintained over time using modern materials.

< Back 3 CHURCH ST/CR. LAFAYETTE ST Year Built: 1897 Property Description Block: 33 Lot: 4 Year Built: 1897 Style: Early American Colonial Foundation: Brick and Block Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated using modern materials.

< Back 54 RUMSON ROAD Year Built: 1894 Property Description Block: 103 Lot: 2 Year Built: 1894 Historic Name: Marie Stuart Palmer House Style: Colonial Revival Built by: Pearsall Bogle Architect: Rossiter and Wright Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung / Diamond Muntins This structure is considered: Significant

< Back 64 WATERMAN AVENUE Year Built: 1895 Property Description Block: 139 Lot: 15 Year Built: 1895 Style: Modified Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated using some modern and some authentic materials.

Construction Begins April 2026 < Back Victory Park Construction Begins April 2026 *All plans and project renderings are subject to modifications throughout 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/physical fitness elements for children of all ages and abilities. Playground closure and demolition is slated for late April, with installation of new equipment planned for May, and the playground re-opening projected for early summer 2026. While the park will remain open to the public, the entire playground will be closed during demolition and installation of the new playground equipment. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back 18 HOLLY STREET Year Built: 1922 Property Description Block: 69 Lot: 2 Year Built: 1922 Style: Colonial Foundation: Masonry Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Well maintained

< Back 82 W. RIVER ROAD Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 1 Lot: 12 Year Built: 1904 Style: Greek Revival Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Palladian windows This structure is considered: Significant Comment: The core house appears to be a Colonial Revival with Greek Revival elements including a pediment entrance with Ionic columns. The flanking additions appear to have been added later.

< Back 15 SECOND STREET Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 4 Lot: 3 Year Built: 1904 Style: Federal Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Home has been rehabilitated over the years with respect for the original style.

Updated October 2024 < Back West Park Community Resiliency Updated October 2024 ACTION TO BE TAKEN Governing Body supports purchases and actions needed to help resolve this issue Due to the low lying nature of the neighborhood, West Park is frequently inundated with coastal flooding. The West Park Neighborhood of the Borough of Rumson is a small peninsula situated South of Rumson Road and bound by the Shrewsbury River to the East and Oyster Bay (Polly’s Pond) to the West. The neighborhood is comprised of approximately 180 residential properties located in a FEMA mapped Special Flood Hazard Area. The neighborhood was severely impacted during Superstorm Sandy and has rebuilt with greater resiliency to major events. History During the ’92 Nor’ Easter the West Park neighborhood suffered major flood damages resulting in many of the homes being lifted or replaced. As storm recovery efforts were nearing complete, the Borough initiated a program to reconstruct and elevate the local roadway system in West Park. Waterman Avenue, Warren Street, and South Ward Avenue all south of Grant Avenue were reconstructed and elevated to allow for better drainage characteristics and to reduce the nuisance flooding experienced during high tide events. The existing drainage system was abandoned and replaced with a new drainage system which is in operation today. At the time of project design, the lowest elevation of the street or corresponding drainage inlet was equal to or slightly higher than the highest predicted tide of that calendar year. (Editor’s Note – The information presented above was relayed to David Marks, Borough Engineer by the West Park Project Engineer prior to his retirement.) Post Superstorm Sandy, the issue of frequent nuisance flooding which impacted daily life in West Park was brought to the attention of the Rumson Mayor and Council. The Governing Body took action on the matter and had check valves installed on the existing drainage piping. A check valve installed on the drainage system should prevent the flow of tidal water into the drainage system and allow for rainwater from the street to drain into the Shrewsbury River or Polly’s Pond. When the tide is high, the valve remains in a closed position which may also prevent the draining of rainwater from the roadway. The responses received after the valves were installed positive with residents claiming the conditions had improved. Recently, residents began contacting the Borough regarding the roadways being flooded more often and for longer periods of time. Our Borough Engineer began investigating the matter and tried reconciling resident reports to tidal data recorded by Stevens Flood Advisory System at Davidson Laboratory for the Shrewsbury River at Sea Bright, NJ and coastal storm information. Progress Updates: October 4, 2024 Update With the recent coastal flooding events taking place over the course of September 20th through September 23rd, the Borough Engineer had the opportunity to observe the two recently installed WaStop inline check valves on Grant Avenue and the end of Waterman Avenue successfully prevent flooding through the Borough’s roadway drainage system. Unfortunately, the coastal flooding event overtopped portions of private property along Oyster Bay and the Shrewsbury River which inundated the drainage system creating significant flooding throughout the neighborhood. On Saturday, September 21st, Mr. Marks was able to first hand witness the overland flooding and will discuss options available to those private property owners to raise the grade on their property to reduce the impacts of coastal flood events. The third WaStop inline check valve purchased by the Borough will be installed on the mid-block Warren Street drainage piping in the coming weeks, as conditions permit. The existing valve is still in place and operational to hold tidal waters from inundating the drainage system. The Borough will continue to monitor the mid-block valve on Waterman Avenue for future replacement. June 4, 2024 Update DPW began the removal of the existing check valves along Oyster Bay. The valve at the end of Waterman Avenue was completely removed and the valve at the end of Grant Avenue was prepared for removal. As tides permit, DPW will return to remove the remaining valves along Oyster Bay. May 31, 2024 Update Wapro Representatives met with the Borough Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works to review the Borough’s order for replacement valves . They also reviewed installation procedure s while onsite . The discussion was very productive and reaffirmed many of the decisions made to date, with some helpful guidance on installation and supplemental materials required for the valve installation. May 23, 2024 Update After inspection of the drainage configuration and the potential timing of the next tidal evaluation, the Borough Engineer has moved forward with the purchase of three replacement storm water check valves for the West Park neighborhood. This purchase will replace check valves at the end of Grant Avenue, Waterman Avenue and the midblock of Warren Street. While the Borough awaits the delivery, the valves on the Oyster Bay side of West Park will be removed and the drainage pipes will be cleaned and robotically inspected. The remaining valve at the midblock location of Waterman Avenue is currently operational at this time. May 10, 2024 Update The Borough Engineer conducted a high tide inspection of the valves and drainage system on April 11, 2024 at approximately 11 am. At the time of the inspections, the drainage system on Grant Avenue and at the end of Waterman Avenue leading into Oyster Bay were both flooded. The Governing Body has directed the Borough Engineer to proceed with acquiring the two replacement valves for Grant Avenue and the end of Waterman Avenue. The Warren Avenue and Waterman Avenue mid-block drainage systems leading out to Oyster Bay and Shrewsbury River, respectively, were both free from flood waters during the April 11th inspection. To determine if the tide elevation was high enough to back up the drainage system at those locations, the Borough Engineer utilized a self-leveling rotary laser to determine the difference in elevation between Oyster Bay and the drainage on Warren Street. At the time of the inspection, the Oyster Bay water elevation was approximately 6” below the top of the bulkhead at 26 Warren Street and there was no water in that portion of the drainage system on Warren Street. From that survey, it was determined the bulkhead is higher than the top of the catch basin on Warren Street by 3-1/4” and the catch basin is 38” deep when measured from the top of curb. What this ultimately means is that the mid-block valve on Warren Street is functioning to prevent the flow of tidal water into the drainage system. This holds true for the mid-block valve on Waterman Avenue as the Shrewsbury River was well above the valve. The sketch below attempts to illustrate the survey completed by the Borough Engineer for the mid-block valve on Warren Street . What could not be determined from th e April 11, 2024 investigation, is whether the mid-block valve s are properly functioning to completely discharge water from the drainage system. In order to determine that function of the valve, the Borough Engineer will need to conduct an outgoing tide inspection, when tides are elevated enough to cause roadway flooding. Once that evaluation is complete, the Borough can confidently proceed with the necessary valve replacement . Stevens Flood Advisory System at Davidson Laboratory for April 10 -12, 2024 April 1, 2024 Update With West Park residents recently attending two Council Meetings, it was determined the most effective means of communicating project progress would be the creation of a webpage dedicated to this matter. As information becomes available, updates will get posted here. The Borough Engineer has met with representatives from Wapro a check valve company specializing in this type of project application. The Wapro representatives recommended the Wastop valve in various sizes to be installed on the drainage discharge pipes into the Shrewsbury River and Polly’s Pond. Wapro is developing the pricing and the Borough is researching the acquisition programs available to comply with NJ State Purchasing Laws. The Borough Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works conducted field inspections on March 21, 2024 during a very low tide. The photos below show the drainage discharge pipes at the end of Grant Avenue, mid-block of Warren Street, end of Waterman Avenue, and mid-block Waterman Avenue. From the visual inspection, the valves appear to be opening and closing and are free of debris. The next inspection will need to be conducted during an incoming tide to see which valves are allowing tidal water into the drainage system. That follow-up inspection will likely be conducted the week of April 8th or April 15th depending on weather and tide schedules and elevations. As discussed during one of the Public Comment sessions during a Council Meeting, the NJDEP FRAMES report can be found which discusses short and long term approaches to sea level rise and community resiliency throughout the Two River Area. NJDEP Frames Report https://www.nj.gov/dep/bcrp/njframes.html Rumson Borough Officials and Staff participated in the various stages of developing the NJDEP FRAMES report which included the Getting to Resilience (GTR) initiative with the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve. Recent Coastal Flooding Observations During the January 13, 2024 Coastal Storm Event, tide elevations were recorded by Stevens Flood Advisory System at Davidson Laboratory for the Shrewsbury River at Sea Bright, NJ approximating 5.0’ NAVD88. This is one of the most significant coastal flooding events the Borough has experienced in recent years. Stevens Flood Advisory System Other Resources NOAA Tides & Currents – Sea Bright Tidal Station Datum Sea Level Rise Mapping Tool, FAQ The flooding elevations experienced on the January 13, 2024 approximate to a 3’ sea level rise above Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) as shown on the NOAA Sea Level Rise Viewer (screenshot below). Dr. David A. Robinson, The New Jersey State Climatologist, issues monthly Climate Summary and Seasonal Recaps related to weather activity using a network of weather data collection points throughout the State. That monthly data is utilized in his comparison of the weather records collected in the State since 1895. When applicable, Dr. Robinson compares the past month’s weather to the 129 years of available data. The State experienced an average precipitation of 7.76” which is the 3rd wettest March, on record, since 1895. Locally, the data logger at Monmouth Park Race Track in Oceanport posted 10.27” of rain in March. The table below, illustrates the departure above or below the State average monthly precipitation, with notations when record setting precipitation occurred over the 129 years of data collection. For more detailed information regarding Dr. Robinson’s Climate reports and his work through Rutgers University with the Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist, please visit https://climate.rutgers.edu/stateclim/?section=home&target=home . The Borough of Rumson is sharing the information with our community to highlight the importance of Stormwater and Groundwater Management. Many of the recent inquiries fielded by our Borough Engineer and Borough Staff have been directly related to the significant rain events and the coinciding high groundwater levels experienced in recent months. The groundwater elevations within the Borough may be causing your or your neighbors sump pumps to run frequently. The sump pump discharge should not be directed towards neighboring properties, whenever possible they should be directed onto your lawn, into a storm drain collection system or towards the street. Connecting a sump pump, roof leader or other type of Stormwater drain to the sanitary sewer system is illegal and must be disconnected immediately. The added water into the Borough sanitary sewer system creates an undue burden on the infrastructure which can lead to equipment failure, added operating and personnel costs, and possible sewer discharge into the environment. The Borough of Rumson is a customer to the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority (TRWRA) and pays a surcharge for sewer flows in excess of our annual, daily allotment. With this extended period of wet weather conditions, the Borough has experienced intermittent sanitary sewer flows in excess of 3x our typical sewer flows to TRWRA The Borough will continue on our Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to clean, televise inspect, and seal leaking pipe joints within the Municipal Right-of-Way. The completed phases of the project demonstrated considerable success at reducing groundwater infiltration into the sewer system, but only account for a fraction of the 42 miles of sewer pipe in the Borough. If you have a sump pump, roof leader, yard drain, outdoor shower or other illicit connection to the sewer system, we request that you make provisions to have the connection eliminated immediately. If you need support in finding the connection or finding a suitable means of discharging the water, please contact the Borough Offices. Feb_Wint_2024_NJ_climate_summary .pdf Download PDF • 1.79MB Mar_2024_NJ_climate_summary .pdf Download PDF • 1.76MB Project Gallery Previous Next