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Rumson Zoning Board Zoning Board Marie DeSoucey Land Use and Development Official Planning/Zoning Board Secretary 732-842-3300 x107 Permit applications may be dropped off at Rumson Borough Hall. If you wish to reach the Zoning Board, please contact the Board Secretary. Regular Public Meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles S. Callman Hall Courtroom at Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ. Workshop and special meetings are scheduled as publicly noticed in the Two River Times and/or Asbury Park Press. News & Announcements July 23, 2026 August 27, 2026 September 24, 2026 October 22, 2026 November 19, 2026 December 17, 2026 Important Links Meeting Schedule & Documents Rumson Zoning Map Zoning Board Application Digital Public Notice Process Land Use Development Permit Application Zoning Board Members Zoning Board Public Notice Zoning Board Roles Zoning Board Forms Helpful Outside Links Board Members Name Title Term Glenn Hofferber Chair 12/31/2029 Alison Mayo Vice Chair 12/31/2029 John Calder Board Member 12/31/2026 Will Carey Board Member 12/31/2029 Aidan Ehrenberg Board Member 12/31/2029 Rusty Hawley Board Member 12/31/2026 Peter Izzo Board Member 12/31/2027 Andrew Ward Alternate Member 12/31/2026 Gerry Brown Alternate Member 12/31/2027 Michael B. Steib, Esq. Zoning Board Attorney 12/31/2026 T&M Associates Zoning Board Engineer 12/31/2026 Kendra Lelie Zoning Board Planner 12/31/2026 Zoing Board Members Zoning Bord Details Downloadable Forms ZB Additional Links Zoning Board Meeting Calendar Date Agenda Minutes 01/22/2026 Download Download 02/26/2026 Download Download Zoning Board Archive Latest Meeting Documents July 23, 2026 Meeting Agenda 105 South ward Avenue (Block 139, Lot 22) 15 Heathcliff Road (Block 119, Lot 6) 15 Sycamore Lane (Block 86, Lot 12) 11 West River Road (Block 29, Lot 4) 16 Harbor Drive (Block 111, Lot 22.01) 25 Ridge Road (Block 100, Lot 14) 36 East River Road (Block 11, Lot 12) 17 Heathcliff Road (Block 119, Lot 6) 3 Tennis Court Lane (Block 104, Lot 3.01) 4 North Cherry Lane (Block 23, Lot 8) 5 Clover Lane (Block 97, Lot 36) 34 Forrest Avenue 9 (Block 42, Lot 1) 9 N. Ward Ave (Block 80, Lot 20) 166 Rumson Road (Block 84,Lot 14) Downloadable Forms Pre-Meeting Instructions and Timeline 200' Property Owner List Request Public Notice Template Post-Meeting Instructions and Timeline Notice of Decision Template Escrow Release Additional Resources Municipal Land Use Law

Planning Board Marie DeSoucey Land Use and Development Official Planning/Zoning Board Secretary 732-842-3300 x107 Permit applications may be dropped off at Rumson Borough Hall. If you wish to reach the Planning Board, please contact the Board Secretary. The Planning Board of the Borough of Rumson holds its regular monthly meetings during the year for the transaction of public business, including the taking of formal action thereon. Regular Public Meetings are typically held on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles S. Callman Hall Courtroom at Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ. Workshop and special meetings are scheduled as publicly noticed in the Two River Times and/or Asbury Park Press. News & Announcements June 8, 2026 Meeting July 6, 2026 Meeting August 3, 2026 Meeting September 14, 2026 Meeting October 5, 2026 Meeting November 2, 2026 Meeting December 7, 2026 Application Planning Board Application Digital Public Notice Process Planning Board Members Meeting Schedule & Documents Planning Board Public Notice Planning Board Roles Planning Board Forms Comprehensive Master Plan Floodplain Management Plan Additional Resources Rumson Zoning Map Rumson Affordable Housing Board Members Name Title Term John Brodsky Chairman 12/2029 Maryann Baret Vice Chairman 12/2027 Mayor Joseph K. Hemphill Board Member Elected Official J. Clayton Kingsbery Mayor Substitute 12/2026 Lauren Carras Board Member 12/2028 Anthony Ciambrone Board Member 12/2026 Betsy Ford Board Member 12/2028 Alex Shissias Board Member 12/2026 Richard Torres Board Member 12/2026 David Goodes Alternate Board Member 12/2026 James (Jaime) McManus Alternate Board Member 12/2027 Gary Casazza Council Liason 12/2026 Planning Board Members Rumsn PB Meeting Planning Board Meeting Calendar Title Agenda Minutes January 12, 2026 Download Download February 2, 2026 Download Download March 2, 2026 Download Download April 13, 2026 Download Download May 4, 2026 Download Download June 8, 2026 CANCELED CANCELED July 6, 2026 CANCELED CANCELED August 3, 2026 Download Download September 14, 2026 Download Download October 5, 2026 Download Download November 2, 2026 Download Download December 7, 2026 Download Download Latest Meeting Documents 15 & 17 North Ward (Block 80, Lots 16, 17 & 17.01) 35 Ridge Road (Block 99, Lot 12) 5 Tennis Court Lane (Block 104, Lot 2) 26-007D AMENDING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER XXIII AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Amended Housing Element & Fair Share Plan RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDED HOUSING ELEMENT & FAIR SHARE PLAN 26-004D AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MIXED-USE AND MULTI-FAMILY OVERLAY 26-005D AMENDING CHAPTER XXII “DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS”, TO AMEND THE FAITH INSTITUTION INCLUSIONARY OVERLAY (FIIO) 35 Rumson Road (Block 135, Lot 9) 101 East River Road (Block 47, Lot 1) Downloadable Forms 200' Property Owner List Request Escrow Release Planning Board Archive Additional Links Municipal Land Use Law Monmouth County Planning Board NJ Affordable Housing Download Forms Additonal Links

This page and the associated links provide the information you need to understand our work to fulfill the requirements set forth by FEMA's Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, and in turn the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System (CRS). FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLAN Welcome to the flood management information center for the Borough of Rumson. This page and the associated links provide the information you need to understand our work to fulfill the requirements set forth by FEMA's Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration. Urban Ocean Observatory for the Shrewsbury River at Sea Bright Floodplain Management Plan for The Borough of Rumson (2015) Rumson Borough Sea Level Rise Map Know Your Zone (Monmouth County Site) Updated National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA Site) FEMA Flood Map Service Center (FEMA Site) The Borough of Rumson’s Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) listed above has been incorporated as an element of the Borough’s Master Plan. It identifies and assesses flood hazards within the Borough, establishes the goals and objectives for floodplain management in Rumson, and presents a series of actions designed to minimize flooding and mitigate the impacts from flooding in the future. The FMP also evaluates the need and potential options for wetland restoration and maintenance and/or other engineering control measures to mitigate potential storm surge in those areas of the Borough that may be vulnerable. It also includes recommendations for the Borough’s current Floodplain Development Protection Ordinance. Chapter XVII Flood Damage Prevention on the the Borough Ordinance website for further information. David Marks, P.E., C.M.E. Borough Engineer dmarks@rumsonnj.gov The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced that effective immediately the Mitigation Assistance Program (MAP) will accept applications on a rolling basis from New Jersey homeowners who are in flood prone areas and are interested in elevating their home to reduce their risk of flooding in the future. The program is supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and helps homeowners cover construction costs for property mitigation against flooding damage, including home elevation. MAP may also provide temporary rental assistance during construction. FEMA’s criteria for property eligibility are based on historical flooding incidents and future flood risk assessments. Homeowners interested in MAP may learn more about the program and request an application on the DCA’s website . While submitting an application does not guarantee financial assistance, it is a crucial step in expressing interest in home elevation and flood mitigation. Homeowners may also contact the Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation by emailing MitigationAssistance@dca.nj.gov or calling 609-292-3750. Local officials in areas that experience frequent flooding may wish to share this information with their communities. Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org , 609-695-3481, x137.

Stormwater Management Plans provide a strategy for municipalities to plan for and manage increased runoff associated with future development and land use changes. This municipal Stormwater Management Plan is designed to provide a municipal-wide approach to stormwater management planning. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN & ORDINANCES Stormwater Management Plans provide a strategy for municipalities to plan for and manage increased runoff associated with future development and land use changes. This municipal Stormwater Management Plan is designed to provide a municipal-wide approach to stormwater management planning. This Plan makes recommendations to better regulate stormwater management. This Plan is not designed to resolve existing flooding or runoff problems, but to identify them for future correction. This Plan addresses groundwater recharge, stormwater quantity, and stormwater quality impacts by including stormwater design and performance standards for new development and redevelopment. This Plan also addresses the Borough’s suggested policy regarding the long-term operation and maintenance of existing and future stormwater management facilities. Stormwater Master Plan ('06) Reexamination Report ('15) Pollution Prev. Plan ('25) Stormwater Control Improper Disposal of Waste Stormwater Map Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting Pet Waste Wildlife Feeding Litter Control Illicit Connection Privately Owned Salt Storage Tree Removal Watershed Inventory Report, December '25 Yard Waste Goals and Objectives The goals of this Stormwater Management Plan are: Reduce flood damage, including damage to life, property and the environment; Minimize, to the extent practical, any increase in stormwater runoff from any new development; Reduce soil erosion from development, redevelopment and construction projects; Assure the adequacy of existing and proposed culverts and bridges, and other in-stream structures; Maintain groundwater recharge; Prevent, to the greatest extent feasible, an increase in non-point pollution; Maintain the integrity of stream channels for their biological function, as well as for drainage; Minimize pollutants in stormwater runoff from new and existing development to restore, enhance, and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the waters of the State, to protect the public health, to safeguard fish and aquatic life and scenic and ecological values, and to enhance the domestic, municipal, recreational, commercial , and other uses of water; Protect public safety through the proper design and operation of stormwater basins; Properly manage and maintain existing natural ponds and waterways on private property; Retain community character while addressing Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) housing issues; Regulate the stormwater impacts from properties within 300 feet of a C-1 waterway that are unregulated by the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) and the Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS); and To encourage the use of indigenous vegetation in landscape design. This Stormwater Management Plan complies with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-25 Municipal Stormwater Regulations, which requires each community in New Jersey to prepare and adopt a stormwater management plan. It is the purpose of Borough of Rumson Ordinance Chapter XVI, Section 2 is to establish minimum stormwater management requirements and controls for development.

The Rumson Zoning & Code Enforcement Department is responsible for reviewing Zoning Permit Applications and ensuring that applicants follow the Borough Ordinances when making improvements to their property. ​ Local Zoning is a requirement to construction.  The Planning Board is charged under the Land Development Ordinance with the responsibility to review all site plans, parking projects and major building projects for proper design and drainage according to standards. Land Use & Development Code Enforcement Marie DeSoucey Land Use and Development Official Planning/Zoning Board Secretary Brett Hunger Project Manager Code Enforcement Officer Tree Conservation Officer Applications & Forms Land Use Devel. (Zoning) App Non-Pool Fence Permit Tree Removal Permit Request For 200' Property Owners List Chapter 22 Development Regulations Borough Zoning Maps Rumson Master Plan The Borough of Rumson Land Use & Development Official is responsible for reviewing all zoning permit applications for compliance to the Borough of Rumson Ordinances and Development Regulations. Zoning permits are required for all new construction on a property, installation of a pool, renovations to an existing home such as adding a habitable floor to an existing structure or expanding the existing footprint of any structure. Land Use & Development Permit approvals are needed for any landscaping where one renovates, modifies, removes, or adds to any impervious surfaces such as a driveway, walkway, or adding a patio. For more information, click here . Prior to undertaking any improvements to your property or any of the structures on it, applicants should also confirm all other outside agency permits. In accordance with Borough of Rumson Ordinance: Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for the enforcement of all Borough Ordinances related to the maintenance of properties within our Borough. This includes construction sites, vacant lots, and all residential and commercial properties. Helpful Links Landscape Plans & Tree Mitigation Information The purpose of this chapter is to preserve trees and woodlands throughout the Borough, and to restrict the removal of trees, thereby maintaining the beauty and character of the Borough of Rumson, preventing erosion, and restricting any action that could create a hazard to persons or properties. A permit is required to remove or relocate any tree greater than six inches in diameter at breast height (DBH), one inch DBH or larger for any Dogwood (Cornus Florida) or American Holly (Illex Opaca); and two and one-half (2 1/2) inches DBH or larger for any other ornamental tree. Click here to view additional restrictions. A Tree Mitigation Plan is required when replacement trees are required. The Borough of Rumson has adopted Tree Protection Permit Requirements. Click here to view the latest permit application regulations and fees prior to submitting an application. Helpful LInks Helpful Links NJDEP CAFRA Lot/Block UCC Code FEMA MC Open Public Records Freehold Soils Conservation District

09ef519b-03c3-4ff4-b9e6-cd4d24c65891 < Back EVENTS The Rumson Environmental Commission is thrilled to partner with Clean Ocean Action once again this year to bring the fifth annual Rally for the Two Rivers Eco-fest to Victory Park on Saturday, June 3rd. This FREE annual family friendly event is a fun-filled day of educational activities that help illustrate ways YOU can help protect our local waterways. Hundreds of families come out each year to take the Passport Challenge! Attendees received a stamp after completing a fun game or activity at each of the tables to earn enough stamps to complete the challenge and head out to local businesses to redeem for a special treat or discount. To reduce the environmental footprint we encouraged folks to walk, ride a bike or carpool, bring a reusable water bottle to refill at the water station, only accept giveaways that you will use, and access information online instead of taking handouts. Rumson ENV Passport Challenge .pdf Download PDF • 2.45MB Since 2018 the Rumson Environmental Commission, in collaboration with Clean Ocean Action, has hosted this Eco-Fest in the spring to celebrate our most unique natural resource, the two rivers. Each year hundreds of people come out to this family-friendly community event to learn ways we can help protect our rivers for generations to come. Organizations, schools and clubs host tables with fun educational activities for children and adults alike. Joining COA and the Rumson EC this year are American Littoral Society, Rumson Junior Green Team, Mission Milkweed , Little Silver Environmental Commission, Fair Haven Green Team, Mazza Recycling, Garden Club of Fair Haven, Master Gardeners of Monmouth County, Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, the Rumson Department of Public Works, the Rumson Fair Haven High School Crew Club, Monmouth County Parks, Monmouth Museum, NJ Sea Grant Consortium, NJ Audubon, Oceanport Water Watch Committee, Rumson Shade Tree Commission, Rumson Garden Club, Seabright Solar, Waterspirit, RFH Project Terrapin and more. Providing entertainment this year is Pop Radio 77. Due to COVID-19, we were unable to host an in-person event in 2020, but please check out the virtual toolkit link below for fun videos on a variety of environmental topics. Please contact Kristen Hall at info.rumson.environemntal@gmail.com if you would like to join or help with this event in any way. Learn about the Rally For The Rivers Waterway Mindfulness Toolkit The Rumson Environmental Commission is partnering with American Littoral Society to host a free Rain Garden Ambassador Training Workshops. The first was held on January 25th at Bingham Hall. This workshop is a part of the $30,000 in grants received from Sustainable Jersey, PSEG Foundation and New Jersey American Water to install and promote Green Infrastructure projects in Rumson Borough. Rumson Rain Garden Ambassadors .pdf Download PDF • 4.99MB MOVIES FOR THE WATERWAYS “Movies for the Waterways” is a collaborative project that aims to foster a better understanding of how our actions impact our delicate ecosystem. The Rumson Environmental Commission, together with stakeholders that share the Navesink River watershed, will screen films with an environmental message with the hope of raising awareness about protecting our natural resources. COMMUNITY 'DINNER & MOVIE' NIGHT: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2019 Together with the American Littoral Society, The Rumson Environmental Commission screened the award-winning documentary film The Oyster Farmers, which beautifully illustrates life on the Barnegat Bay for oyster farmers who are trying to bring these delicious and environmentally beneficial bivalves back to New Jersey waters. ( See the movie trailer here. ) Forty North Oyster Farms, featured in the film, brought in a raw bar, rolled up their sleeves and shucked fresh oysters for the guests during the cocktail hour. As the film played on multiple screens throughout room, attendees enjoyed a casual and delicious prefix dinner. Afterward American Littoral Society and Forty North Oysters hosted a Q&A filled with lively and thoughtful questions. SECOND ANNUAL MOVIE NIGHT FOR THE WATERWAYS ENVIRONMENTAL THEME: ALL DRAINS LEAD TO THE OCEAN (AND RIVERS) More than 50 children attended the second annual Movies for the Waterways event at Surf on Tuesday January 29, 2019. The Forrestdale Middle School Environmental Club kicked off the event with a presentation to help the kids understand what Environmental themes to look for in the film. Cindy Zipf from Clean Ocean Action played a fun and informative guessing game before the movie and Forrestdale science teacher Jen Crow played an educational game of Kahoot after the film. If you would like more information or if you would like to host a film at your local place of business, please contact Kristen Hall at 917.733.8235 or kristen.rumson.environmental@gmail.com . ANNUAL CLEAN UP YOUR PARKS DAY Each Spring town residents come out to help clean up five of Rumson’s parks used for spring sports: Meadowridge Park, Victory Park, Rogers Park, Piping Rock Park & Riverside Park. The Rumson Department of Public Works provides bags and gloves and the Rumson Environmental Commission provides prizes for the most unique garbage finds. Kids and families have the opportunity to lean more about proper recycling in Rumson Borough and community service hours are provided. Thank you for joining our community to help start the season off right with clean parks! Previous Next

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d3b2a329-130f-44f1-a820-e64e62126469 < Back Letter from Chairman on 2026 Awards Historic Preservation Commission Seeking Award Nominations Each year the Rumson Historic Preservation Commission looks to honor projects, structures and/or individuals for their contribution to the preservation of our historic resources. The Commission will be accepting nominations May 15th through July 15th, 2026 for five available Historic Awards. We encourage interested businesses, organizations and residents to participate… There are “no building restrictions” with these awards. It is purely recognition of your amazing contribution to Rumson. For a historic property to be eligible, it must be listed on the Borough’s Historic Properties website, except for the category of “New Construction- that looks like a historic property”. The awards may be given either in recognition of recent work undertaken or of a long-standing commitment to preservation. Properties are judged on the basis of exterior appearance only. You may nominate a business, organization, your home or your neighbor’s home. If nominating a property other than your own, you must get the business, organization or owners permission prior to submitting. This years categories are: Restoration/Rehabilitation of a historic property Stewardship, long term maintenance of a historic property A New Addition that blends into an existing historic structure New Construction that looks like a historic property Preservation Champion, an individual historian or caretaker The nomination form and award program details are available on the HPC web site at www.rumsonnj.gov/hpc/rumson-historic-preservation-awards-program All nominations must be received by July 15th, 2026. The winner(s) will be announced in the Fall. We look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully, Robert W. Adler Chairman Borough of Rumson Historic Preservation Commission www.rumsonnj.gov/rhpc

< Back 8 SECOND STREET Year Built: 1912 Property Description Block: 25 Lot: 7 Year Built: 1912 Style: Dutch Colonial Foundation: Brick Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Renovated with some modern features.

The Tax Collector’s office is responsible for billing and collecting taxes, sewer and drive-in sanitation payments. These charges are considered municipal liens on each property. Finance & Tax Office Amy Spera, CMFO, QPA Chief Financial Officer Michele Carnesi, CTC Tax Collector The Tax Collector’s office is responsible for billing and collecting taxes, sewer and drive-in sanitation payments. These charges are considered municipal liens on each property. The 2026 Tax Rate is $1.004 per $100 of assessed value. Online Payment Portal Direct Debit Authorization Form Payments Payments may be placed in the drop box located in the main entrance of Borough Hall. Payments placed in the drop box after close of business will be posted on the next business day. The drop box is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Payments can be mailed to: Borough of Rumson, Tax Collection 80 East River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 Payments made through the mail will be posted to your account on the date received by the Finance & Tax Department, not the post-mark date. Payments can be made online (Service Fees will be added). In addition to the payment options listed above, you can enroll to have your payment withdrawn from your bank. There are no service fees for this option. However, you must be enrolled in this program approximately one month prior to the payment due date. Click here for the Direct Debit Authorization Enrollment Form . Tax Bills, Due Dates & Interest on Delinquencies Tax bills are normally mailed once a year; in July or August. The bill has four payment stubs, with the first payment being due on August 1st. Taxpayers are urged to read all information printed on the front and back of the tax bill. Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt a property owner from paying the taxes and/or municipal liens when due. If you have not received a tax bill by the end of July, please contact this office. Quarterly Tax Payments February 1 May 1 August 1 November 1 The Mayor & Borough Council have resolved to waive interest on the payment of any installment of taxes if the payment is received within the “Grace Period,” which is the first 10 calendar days of each respective tax quarter. Additionally, if the 10th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Borough Holiday, this deadline would be extended to the next business day. If there is a delay in mailing the final tax bills, the next quarterly installment may have an extended Grace Period. Any extension in the Grace Period will be noted on the tax bill. In order to be considered “on-time” and avoid interest being charged to your account, payments must be received by the Finance Department within the “Grace Period. If payment is not received within the Grace Period, interest is then calculated from the date when the payment was originally due (e.g., the first of the month) until the date of actual receipt of the payment. NOTE: Mailed payments will be posted as of the date the payment is received by the Finance & Tax Department, not the envelope's postmark date. Physical custody of your payment in this office determines receipt for our purposes. Tax & Municipal Sewer Due Dates and Grace Period end dates are noted on the Calendar of this Borough Website. Please keep in mind that we are unable to accept postdated checks. We must be able to post the payment to your account and deposit it on the day it is received. Any postdated checks will be returned to you, which could cause a delinquency and interest accruing on your account. If you bank online, check with your financial institution before scheduling a payment. Some financial institutions use a processing company that mails postdated checks. These online banking postdated checks will also be returned to the processing company. Interest will be calculated at 8% per annum on the first $1,500 and 18% per annum for any amount over $1,500 retroactive to the first of the month. A penalty of 6% will be charged on any delinquency (principal and interest due) in excess of $10,000 if not paid by the end of the fiscal year. Added Assessment Bills If improvements are made to your home, you may receive an “added assessment” bill in October. This bill must be paid IN ADDITION to your regular tax bill. If your mortgage company is paying your taxes and your mortgage company has notified us to code your property with their bank code, a copy of the added assessment bill will be mailed to them. However, since each mortgage company handles these bills differently, we recommend contacting your mortgage company to confirm they will be making payment in order to avoid paying interest on these taxes. Tax Bill Calculation Your tax bill is calculated based on the assessment of your property (which is set by the Tax Assessor on October 1st of the previous year) multiplied by the current year’s tax rate then divided by 100. The yearly bill is a combination of the Rumson Municipal, Monmouth County, Rumson Board of Education and Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School tax rates. These rates are established based upon each entity’s annual budget. The February and May tax payment amounts due are estimated and equate to one-half of the previous year’s total tax bill. The August and November payments due are based on the total taxes due for the year, less the 2 payments previously billed (February & May) to arrive at a balance due for the year; that balance is then divided into two quarterly payments (August & November). Receipts Payments requiring receipts must be accompanied by the entire tax bill and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Otherwise, detach the appropriate stub and mail with your payment to the Office of the Tax Collector. Your cancelled check will be your receipt. New Homeowners Tax bills are only mailed once a year and are not always transferred at closing. It is the new homeowner’s responsibility to obtain tax information. Contact our office for a copy of your current bill or access a copy through our online payment system. Tax Sale Any municipal lien remaining unpaid on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the current fiscal year is subject to Tax Sale at anytime thereafter per N.J.S.A 54:5-19. Senior & Veteran Deductions $250 Senior Citizen/Disabled Persons Deduction – contact the Tax Office $250 Veteran Deduction – contact the Tax Office More information on these programs can be found on the Division of Taxation’s Property Tax Relief Program webpage at https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml .

PHASE II < Back Shrewsbury Drive PHASE II June 2024 UPDATE: New Jersey American Water Company and their sub-contractors are working to replace problematic water services and obsolete fire hydrants within the project area. This work is separate from the Borough’s contract with Precise Construction. Precise Construction will be starting, conditions permitting, the week of June 3, 2024 on Avenue of Two Rivers South. Please check back for updates as more information becomes available. Resident Notice Upcoming Project Shrewsbury Drive .pdf Download PDF • 340KB Shrewsbury Drive Area Resiliency & Drainage Improvements Phases 2 & 3 FAQ 1. What streets are included in the Project? Shrewsbury Drive (Osprey Lane to Navesink Avenue) Monmouth Avenue (Rumson Rd to Shrewsbury Dr) Woodmere Avenue (Rumson Rd to Shrewsbury Dr) Navesink Avenue (Rumson Rd to Shrewsbury Dr) Avenue of Two Rivers South (Shrewsbury Dr to Southern Terminus) 2. What is the proposed scope of work? Shrewsbury Drive – The work on Shrewsbury Drive will consist of the replacement of the timber bulkhead just east of the Shrewsbury Drive and Avenue of Two Rivers intersection. The top of bulkhead will be extended to a higher elevation to provide additional tidal flooding protection and eliminate the wooden railing. The new bulkhead height along with concrete curbing and earthen berms will provide tidal flooding protection to an elevation 5.0’ NAVD88. This corresponds to the same elevation as the previously completed Phase 1 Shrewsbury Drive Improvements (South Ward Ave to Navesink Ave). The existing drainage system between Avenue of Two Rivers and Monmouth Avenue will be replaced and supplemented with a check valve to prevent tidal flooding from breaching the drainage system and flooding the road. New concrete roadway curbing and paving will follow after the bulkhead and drainage improvements are completed. Shrewsbury Drive between Avenue of Two Rivers and Osprey Lane, the roadway will be milled and repaved. Monmouth, Woodmere & Navesink Avenues – The scope of work on these three streets are similar in nature. Each roadway will be milled and repaved. Select portions of roadway curbing are being replaced with concrete curb based on condition, grade, and drainage pipe installation. Avenue of Two Rivers South – The improvements will consist of re-profiling portions of the roadway to address drainage impacts created with recent development along the west side of the street. Existing drainage will be maintained on the street. The scope of work could change based on field conditions. Detailed project information is available on the construction plans. 3. What company was awarded the construction contract? The Governing Body awarded a contract to Precise Construction at the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council on October 10, 2023. Precise Construction was the lowest cost, most responsive bidder out of all the sealed bids received by the Borough for the project. Precise Construction has successfully completed prior roadway projects with the Borough, including the Shrewsbury Drive – Phase 1 Improvements. 4. Will a representative of the Borough be present during construction? The Borough’s Engineering Department will be present during construction. Throughout the project, our Superintendent of Public Works will also periodically be on-site. 5. What is the project start date? Utility investigation and delivery of concrete drainage structures began in May 20, 2024. Construction will begin on the bulkhead and associated drainage in early June. Work on the surrounding streets will occur in the coming weeks. As additional information becomes available, updates will be posted. 6. What is the project duration? The entirety of the project is contracted for 6 months, but due to inclement weather, unanticipated field conditions, or expansion of the project scope additional time may be warranted. 7. What are the working hours? The working hours for the project will be Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some exceptions due to unforeseen conditions. The Contractor may arrive to the job earlier than 7:00 am, but should not be operating equipment. If this is a frequent occurrence, please contact Brett Hunger (Project Manager) or David Marks (Borough Engineer). 8. Will the street be open during construction? The streets will be closed to through traffic while work is underway. We ask that you avoid the active work areas to the greatest extent feasible. Access to your home will generally be restored by the end of the work day. While the bulkhead is being replaced and during select times of drainage replacement, there will be no vehicular access on Shrewsbury Drive between Avenue of Two Rivers and Navesink Avenue. Based on construction sequencing, there could be over night or weekend closures to maintain a safe work site. We will work with the Rumson Police Department to facilitate access to the greatest extent practicable. 9. What is the daily impact to my property? The daily impact to your property should be minimal. While roadway improvements are being installed immediately in front of your home or the adjacent property, access will be temporarily restricted to allow for the work. If a concrete driveway apron is installed at your property, access to your driveway will be restricted for 3 to 5 days to allow for the concrete to fully cure. Please park in your driveway when possible or on the street outside of the work area limits. 10. My sprinklers were damaged, what should I do? If your sprinkler system is damaged during the construction process, please either contact a supervisor from the Construction Company, Brett Hunger (Project Manager) or David Marks (Borough Engineer). Per the contract, the Construction Company is required to repair all damages at their expense. Please afford the Construction Company the first opportunity to make the necessary repairs. To reduce the extent of sprinkler damages, please mark your sprinkler heads if they are within 3 feet of the curb or road edge when construction activity approaches your property. The markers will get displaced by lawn care contractors if you locate the sprinkler heads too soon. 11. Will my driveway be impacted by the construction? It is very likely, the end of your driveway that meets the roadway will be impacted by the construction. The Contractor will repair the driveway with like materials and finishes to the greatest extent possible. We do not seal coat asphalt driveways. The extent of how far back a driveway is repaired is a function of driveway material type and grading to maintain positive drainage flow. 12. Is it my responsibility to restore my lawn if disturbed by the construction? No, the contract with the Contractor includes the restoration of lawn. We ask that you please water the sod regularly or as needed until it is established. Neither the Borough nor Contractor will be responsible to replace sod that is not adequately cared for once it has been placed. 13. I would like my entire driveway or sidewalk to my home replaced. Can the Borough’s Contractor complete that work? Yes, the Borough’s Contractor can be hired to complete work on your private property. That work would need to be contracted directly between you and the Contractor. The Borough should be made aware of the proposed work, but the property owner is fully responsible for payment and oversight. 14. Who should I contact with additional questions: Brett Hunger Project Manager 732-842-3300 bhunger@rumgsonnj.gov David Marks Rumson Borough Engineer 732-842-3300 dmarks@rumsonnj.gov 15. In case of emergency, please contact Rumson Police Department at (732) 842-0500 # # # PROJECT HISTORY The tidal flooding has created a quality of life issue for the residents as well as property damage with the loss of vehicles and equipment. The Shrewsbury Drive Road Improvement project is a multi-phase, long-standing cooperative venture with the Borough of Rumson and Monmouth County due to a shared drainage outfall. Phase II of the project, which is set to begin in May 2024, consists of: Replacing the severely deteriorated timber bulkhead, Drainage infrastructure replacement, Installation of a tide flow check valve, Installation of low height flood walls, Repaving of Monmouth Ave, Woodmere Ave, Navesink Ave and Avenue of Two River South, and the remaining half of Shrewsbury Drive, from Navesink to Osprey. Replacement of curbing, and complete pavement restoration. The Borough of Rumson established elevation 5.0' NAVD as our level of flood protection. While this elevation does not protect against major coastal storm events (i.e Superstorm Sandy), it protects against the frequent flooding experienced by the residents on a monthly, weekly, and at times daily basis. The funding for this project is through a combination of The Rumson Capital Improvement Fund and a combination of two submitted, approved Municipal Aid Grants through the N.J.D.O.T totaling $557,000.00. Weather permitting, utility verification will occur the week of May 20, 2024. No major interruption to traffic will occur without prior notification to the residents. SHREWSBURY DRIVE AREA IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 AND 3 BID PLANS .pdf Download PDF • 13.27MB Project Gallery Previous Next