< Back 60 ALLEN STREET Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 32 Lot: 21 Year Built: 1904 Style: Queen Anne Style Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: The home has been rehabilitated over time. The wrap-around porch appears to have the original posts and ginger bread.

< Back 9 WILLIAM STREET Year Built: 1895 Property Description Block: 3 Lot: 1 Year Built: 1895 Style: Colonial with additions Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated using modern materials mixed with authentic material

Latest News Oceanic Bridge PIC I September 29, 2026 The PIC Meeting for the LPE Phase: DATE Tuesday, September 29, 2026 TIME 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. LOCATION Township Municipal Building, Court Room at Town Hall 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748 On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Monmouth County and the Oceanic Bridge Project Team held Public Information Center Meeting No. 1 for the Local Preliminary Engineering (LPE) Phase of the Oceanic Bridge Replacement Project. The meeting provided residents and community stakeholders wi 2026 Capital Improvement Projects West Park / Jumping Point Park Improvement Project The West Park / Jumping Point Park Improvement Project is a significant investment in recreation, accessibility, landscaping and waterfront improvements. Funded in part by a $361,817 Monmouth County Municipal Park Improvement Program grant, the project will include a new playground, improved waterfront access and walkways, new curbing and sidewalks, landscaping and tree plantings, as well as new benches, picnic tables, bike r Victory Park Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Following the tennis/pickleball and basketball court renovations in 2025, the Borough of Rumson is excited to announce the re-opening of Victory Park Playground, which was once again made possible through the generous donation of Rumson residents Justin and Victoria Gmelich. Rumson Celebrates Completion of Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure Project Rumson Celebrates Completion of Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure Project Rumson Flag Day 2026 The RumsonAmerica250 Committee would like to thank the community for attending the Community Flag Day Celebration Sunday, June 14 as the RumsonAmerica250 committee unveiled the Borough's new Memorial Monument in Victory Park. In addition to the Memorial Monument ceremony, The day featured meaningful and fun-filled activities including a patriotic classic car show, live music, Fire Department & EMS Touch-A-Truck, family activities, and games as the community continued its cele Memorial Day 2026 Sights from the 2026 Rumson Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. Thank you to the Rumson Fire House for hosting the Rememberance Ceremony and to everyone that attended and participated. Victory Park Improvement Project Following the tennis/pickleball and basketball court renovations in 2025, the Borough of Rumson is excited to break ground on the Victory Park Playground replacement project, which is once again made possible through the generous donation of Rumson residents Justin and Victoria Gmelich. The project will include the complete removal of the existing play equipment and feature a brand new nautical pirate theme with exciting, fully accessible play options, swings and climbing/phy Rumson Property Inspections by Realty Data Systems Properties within the area designated in the map below will be the next group of properties to be reinspected for assessment data collection purposes. Property owners will be receiving a postcard in the coming weeks to notify them of the upcoming inspection. The postcard will contain instructions for contacting RDS to complete a “remote virtual” (RV) interior inspection which requires no physical entry of the property. The RV is user-friendly, requires no app downloads, and c Master Plan Re-Examination Resident Feedback Program The Borough of Rumson is beginning a re-examination of its Master Plan . Our Master Plan is a long-term document adopted by the Planning Board and endorsed by Mayor and Borough Council that guides the community’s future direction, development and growth. In accordance with the state statue on Land Use, as we prepare for the upcoming re-examination of The Borough’s Master Plan, we are asking residents to share their opinions with us . Whether you’ve lived in Rumson for dec Rumson’s Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Update The Borough of Rumson Sanitary Sewer Project with National Water Main Cleaning Co., of Kearny, New Jersey has ensured the daily uninterrupted service provided by the Borough while extending the useful life of the system for future generations with the ongoing cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation of more than 80 miles of sanitary sewer piping. The recent projects have reduced our total sewer flow by over 200 million gallons in 2025. By testing and sealing over 84,000 joint Mayor Hemphill 2026 Address Mayor’s Address – Jan 6, 2026 Happy New Year! As 2026 begins, I again want to thank EVERY Volunteer and EVERY Employee, all of whom have worked so hard to make Rumson the special community it is. I especially want to thank the Rumson Borough Administrative Staff, Rumson Police Department, the Rumson Fire Department, the Rumson First Aid Squad and the Rumson Department of Public Works for their hard work, untiring dedication, and, most importantly, for the risks they take ever Rumson Awarded $3 Million For West River Road AH Project The Borough of Rumson, as part of the DCA's 2026 Grant Awards from the State's Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), was awarded $3 million for the West River Road Affordable Housing Project. For the full release, click here . Rumson Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Please join us for The Rumson Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Sunday, December 7, at 5:00 PM in Victory Park . We are excited to ring in the season with all of you.

5621c812-1743-4637-9b68-8688c8526fc7 < Back Gone But Not Forgotten The images shown here are older photographs that appeared on the Borough Newsletter over the years. A description of each photo is presented below: SEA BRIGHT'S IRON TOLL BRIDGE This, the second of five bridges to span the river between Rumson and Sea Bright, was in operation from 1881 to 1901. Four stately homes and two windmills can be seen at the left on Rumson's Bluff. Bridge traffic was hardly a problem even on this pleasant afternoon in 1885. The dedicated volunteers or the Rumson Fire Department photographed at the Rumson Borough Hall parking lot, winter, 1948. Mayor J. Edward Wilson is pictured standing to the left of Fire Chief Henry E, Soden (white hat) and Assistant Chief Peter Pauels. The former Oceanic Free Library building (built in 1921 from plans drawn by the firm of Carrere & Hastings) was a memorial to William Henry Meeker who, as a member of the Lafayette Flying Corps, died in France in 1917. For almost 25 years this building (greatly enlarged) has been the Rumson Office of the Central Jersey Bank and Trust Company. In the "good old days" traffic was not a problem. This more than ninety year old view of the previous Oceanic bridge portrays a rather lonely view of both the Bridge and Navesink River. Neither automobile traffic or boat traffic were as hazardous as they are today. The future was yet to be. North Beach - Sea Bright, Circa 1895. The Patton Line sidewheeler ELBERON, Pleasure Bay bound, passing the Shrewsbury and Normandie Hotels on the run between New York and Long Branch. the site of these two hotels is almost opposite the spot where the sea wall is currently under repair. On the horizon a three masted schooner sails silently past the Jersey Coast. Before the tennis courts or recreation utilization were ever dreamed of, this mansion and working nursery occupied the site of Piping Rock Park. Once the estate of Rumson's first mayor, Frank McMahon, it was converted into a popular restaurant, Peter's Piping Rock, in the mid 1940’s. In the 1960’s, matching funds from a Green Acres grant enabled the Rumson Borough Council to create Piping Rock Park. The Keith McHeffey Foundation is renovating the athletic field at the park as a memorial to the local residents lost in the 9/11 tragedy. The Old Lafayette Street School (K thru 6). Situated on what is now Rogers Park. The building was demolished circa 1959. View from Church Street. The Bernon S. Prentice home on the corner of Ward Avenue and Rumson Road (1891) - Holy Cross Church at Left. The Prentice home, purchased by Holy Cross Church, became both a convent and school between 1941 and 1953 - in 1953 and 1962 two building programs resulted in the present school building and a new convent. The prentice home was torn down in 1963. A busy moment (around 1902) at the corner of Allen Street and River Road. The two trolleys are just in front of Harry H. Stryker's store. Stryker, a watchmaker by trade, was Postmaster and the Post Office was located in his establishment. McCarter Bridge

< Back 20 NAVESINK AVENUE Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 72 Lot: 28 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Rehabilitated and modified with some respect to the original character of the house.

< Back 52 BUENA VISTA AVENUE Year Built: 1912 Property Description Block: 87 Lot: 2 Year Built: 1912 Style: Colonial Revival with additions Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Rehabilitated and modified with some respect to the original character of the house.

< Back Borough Hall Neighborhood 4 bedroom supportive and special needs affordable project 15 B Maplewood will be a four bedroom supportive and special needs project within one dwelling unit. The project will consist of four special needs bedrooms marketed to 4 very low income adults with special needs. BCUW has secured HMFA funding for the construction of the project. Construction is now complete, and residents will look to move in fall 2026. Project Details Previous Next

< Back 36 LAFAYETTE STREET Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 28 Lot: 9 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Remodeled extensively with respect for the original character of the house.

c6d103a6-028f-4897-808e-d20ec7f39a2d < Back RECYCLING INFORMATION The Borough of Rumson is proud to have multiple ways residents and businesses can recycle. In addition to single stream curbside recycling ( the pickup schedule is listed here ) and a recycling depot located behind Borough Hall where items can be dropped off, the Borough holds two Green Days each year where residents and businesses can have documents shredded, safely recycle computer equipment and electronics as well as books. Recycling benefits our land, water and air. When you recycle you are: Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators Conserving natural resources such as timber, water and minerals Increasing economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials Preventing pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials Saving energy Supporting American manufacturing and conserving valuable resources Helping to create jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United States RECYCLING GENERAL RULES OF THUMB Most glass, metal and plastic containers as well as most paper products you use are recyclable. The general exceptions to each material is listed here: GLASS: Drinking glasses, stemware, plate glass like mirrors & windows or any heat resistant glass like Pyrex are NOT recyclable. Also, any glass container with non-glass components like a Grolsch beer bottle with the ceramic top attached or a glass jar with metal clasp attached cannot be recycled with your household recyclables PLASTIC: Only plastics with the numbers 1,2 & 5 stamped inside the triangle can be recycled curbside with your household items at this time. METAL: Metal is very easily recycled and most clean metal is accepted curbside. Things like metal wire, batteries or anything that is made with a combination of materials like a small appliance or toy is not accepted curbside. PAPER & CARDBOARD: Paper products are also very easily and efficiently recycled and are widely accepted curbside. The exception is wet paper or cardboard, hardcover books or anything with food or grease like a pizza box. WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER STUFF? But what about the multitude of other things you want to get out of your house, but don’t know what to do besides throw away in the trash? Below is a list of ideas for those hard to recycle items: Plastic packaging: Plastic bags, plastic film, bubble wrap and other forms of soft plastic packaging are accepted at most larger grocery stores like ACME, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods. The Rumson School district is planning to begin accepting these items again as part of the annual TREX contest where they are recycled into playground equipment, boardwalk timbers, planters and benches. Styrofoam: The white blocks of Styrofoam that come in delivery boxes can be taken to Middletown train station or Middletown recycling center to be melted down an made into other products . Metal Coat Hangers: Rumson Cleaners and most other dry cleaners will take them back to reuse. Shoes: There are several shoe recycling programs nearby. DSW on Routh 36 participates in the Soles4Souls program and accepts drop-offs. Also, the Nike store at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets in Tinton Falls has a recycling program . Clothing: Old clothing can be donated to Goodwill, Salvation Army or the like; consigned at stores like Green Street in Red Bank or Double Take Boutique in Short Hills ; or recycled at places like Blue Jeans Go Green . Furniture: Usable furniture can be picked up by ReStore Habitat for Humanity , Jersey Shore Rescue Mission and St. Josephs Workshop to name a few. Toys: Gently used toys can be donated to organizations like Madonna House in Neptune . Electronics and small appliances: Can be dropped off at Monmouth County Recycling facility or sold to Monmouth Wire & Computer Recycling and are accepted at many municipal recycling depots during special recycling days. Shredded paper: Many towns such as Rumson offer paper shredding days where they will not only shred your sensitive documents, but will accept shredded paper as well. Leaves, brush and grass clippings: Please leave grass clipping on your lawn, they act as fertilizer! For the leaves and brush, most towns offer curbside pickup, but you could also carve out a small area in your yard to compost your own leaves and brush Eye glasses: Good Will or a local Vision center such as Walmart or Pearl will take back glasses . Tennis balls: if your club or town does not participate in a tennis ball recycling program, offer the balls to your local school or day care center to use on chair legs or sharp edges surfaces. Books: Gently used books can be donated to Bridges of Books . SMALL BUT IMPORTANT CHANGES It is impossible not create some waste, but we can all make small changes the help minimize our impact on the world around us. Below is a list of some ways you can be part of the solution. Recycle everything that can be recycled. Refer to the Recycling guidelines graphic or visit our website ( www.rumsonnj.gov/env ) for detailed information on recycling. Avoid single-serve items, instead buy in bulk and package yourself in reusable containers if you need smaller portions to go. Do not use a straw in your drink unless they are biodegradable and ask retailers to make the switch. Ask for a non-Styrofoam “to go” container. Styrofoam is one of the hardest things to recycle and one of the most damaging to the planet! Let your favorite stores know that you would prefer they not use it. Say NO to disposable plastic water bottles; instead purchase a reusable water bottle and refill as necessary. Use a reusable coffee travel mug instead of using a paper cup for your hot drinks on the go. Avoid disposable plastic bags when shopping, instead purchase a few reusable ones to keep in your car or purse. My favorite is Envirosax because they are super cute, made from recycled polyester and fold up so small & light you can always have them in your purse, diaper bag or backpack. Transition to natural plastic alternatives that can biodegrade such as biodegradable or compostable plastic bags, cups, plates and cutlery made from plant fibers. In lieu of virgin paper, purchase only recycled paper products, which are readily available at most mainstream and specialty retailers. Start Composting at your home. Most kitchen scraps and yard waste can be composted into nutrient rich soil for your lawn and garden . WHAT CAN I RECYCLE? In addition to glass, metal, and plastic as shown on the chart below, we accept all mixed paper, magazines, and cardboard. Also, Styrofoam can be recycled at the Middletown Styrofoam Recycling Collection Center. Middletown Styrofoam Recycling Program Collection Centers Now Open Middletown now has the ability to do Styrofoam recycling, and its two collection centers are open to ALL Monmouth County residents. Effective immediately, residents of Monmouth County can drop off clean Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging materials from large items, such as: televisions, appliances, computers and furniture at the two below locations. OPEN LOCATIONS & OPERATION INFORMATION Thursday through Monday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Middletown Recycling Center 52 Kanes Lane Middletown, NJ 07748 Middletown Train Station 746 Orchard Street Middletown, NJ 07748 Please note: Packing Peanuts are not accepted here, but can easily be taken to your local PostNet or UPS stores where they will be reused in future packing shipments. UPS stores will also accept gently used bubble wrap for reuse in their deliveries. For more information, visit: www.middletownnj.org Previous Next

< Back 31 RUMSON ROAD Year Built: 1870 Property Description Block: 134 Lot: 11 Year Built: 1870 Historic Name: Queen Anne Style: Shingle Style with Revival Elements and some Moorish influence. Architect: Notes indicate the home was designed by Mrs. Sarah Moy Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: See Rumson Vol. II p 33; Shaping a Superlative Suburb p 106 for additional information.

< Back 101 BLACKPOINT ROAD Year Built: 1922 Property Description Block: 66 Lot: 8 Year Built: 1922 Style: Colonial Foundation: Masonry Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Enclosed front porch

< Back 15 RUMSON ROAD Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 142 Lot: 3 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated over time using some modern and some authentic materials.