< Back 162 BINGHAM AVENUE Year Built: 1918 Property Description Block: 123 Lot: 4 Year Built: 1918 Style: Tudor Structure: Masonry Brick / Slate Roof Fenestration: Mixed This structure is considered: Significant Comment: This home and 164 Bingham were once part of the Vietor home. The property was bought as an investment by Meador Wright, who divided that property and the house; literally removing the sections that would become 162 and 164 Bingham. Both homes are in excellent condition and well maintained. See Shaping a Superlative Suburb p 141 for additional information.

< Back 44 BINGHAM AVENUE Year Built: 1893 Property Description Block: 30 Lot: 7 Year Built: 1893 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Mixed Comment: Rehabilitated using modern materials.

< Back 40 ALLEN STREET Year Built: 1912 Property Description Block: 32 Lot: 12 Year Built: 1912 Style: Modified Bungalow Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Rehabilitated over time with natural materials. Original form seems preserved.

< Back 68 W. RIVER ROAD Year Built: 1889 Property Description Block: 1 Lot: 18 Year Built: 1889 Historic Name: Borden Carriage House Style: Shingle Style Architect: Carrere and Hastings. Structure: Wood Frame/ Ashlar Stone U Shaped Plan Fenestration: Varied This structure is considered: Significant Comment: The Borden Carriage House is a shingle style building with a base that is influenced by the Richardsonian Romanesque style, with its Ashlar Stone and round barrel arch. It is clearly visible on River Rd. and known for it's clock in the Dutch Gable. See Rumson pp 84-97; Shaping a Superlative Suburb p 40 for additional information.

Rumson Borough Council Finding Inspiration in Every Turn The borough form of government was created in 1878 and modified by the Borough Act of 1987. There are approximately 218 municipalities using the borough form of government, which is supervised by The Mayor and six council members, all of whom are elected at large. There are 37 boroughs in Monmouth County. The Governing Body of the Borough of Rumson is made up by the Mayor and Council who are elected by the residents. The Mayor has a four-year term and the Council members have three-year terms. Borough Council Regular Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles S. Callman Hall Courtroom of the Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, N.J., unless otherwise noticed according to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act. Borough Council Meeting workshops may be held on the first, third, fourth and fifth Tuesday of every month, as needed, at 4:00 PM in the Charles S. Callman Hall Courtroom of Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, N.J. Each year at the Reorganization Meeting, the Council adopts a resolution setting the order of business for each Council meeting. Mayor Joseph K. Hemphill Rumson Mayor, Term Expires 12/31/27 Borough Council John J. Co nklin III Council President, Term Expires 12/31/27 Sarah Pomphrey Council Member, Term Expires 12/31/27 Linda J. Smith Council Member, Term Expires 12/31/26 J. Clayton Kingsbery Council Member, Term Expires 12/31/28 Dr. Michael Lospinuso Council Member, Term Expires 12/31/28 James "Jamie" McManus Council Member, Term Expires 12/31/26 Mayor & Council BoroughCouncilMeetingDocs Rumsn Council Meetings Borough Council Meeting Calendar Date Agenda Minutes December 9, 2025 Download Download January 6, 2026 Download Download January 20, 2026 Download Download February 10, 2026 Download Download March 10, 2026 Download Download April 14, 2026 Download Download May 12, 2026 Download Download June 9, 2026 Download Download July 14, 2026 Download Download August 11, 2026 Download Download August 25, 2026 Download Download September 2, 2026 Download Download Council Meeting Archive 2026 Council Liaisons Planning Board Representative McManus Recreation Liaison Conklin Shade Tree Commission Pomphrey Planning Board Mayor's Alt Kingsbery Historic Preservation Comm Kingsbery Environmental Commission Pomphrey Borough Attorney Mitchell B. Jacobs Co-Managing Partner Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC mjacobs@cgajlaw.com (732) 583-7474 Latest Borough 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. 1 2 3 4 5 2026 Council Committees Administration and Operations Finance, Admin, Insurance, H R, Cyber Conklin Kingsbery Smith Affordable Housing Comm Hemphill Conklin Lospinuso Communications PR, Website, SM Pomphrey McManus Construction and Engineering Construction Office, Zoning, Planning, Engineering McManus Hemphill Endowment Hemphill Kingsbery Public Safety Police, EMS, Fire, OEM Hemphill Conklin McManus Public Works, Utilities & General Infrastructure DPW, Sewer, Public Buildings, Roads, Sto rm water, Bridges Kingsbery Smith

< Back West Park Neighborhood COMPLETE: Two unit 100 percent affordable residential development. Borough of Rumson Awarded $3,000,000.00 Grant by DCA for West River Road Affordable Housing, November 2025 The site will be developed by The Borough and Bergen County United Way (BCUW) to be a two-family home project. The home will be divided into two, three-bedroom units. The project will be marketed as 100 percent affordable. The existing building will be demolished and replaced with new construction. The project will be affirmatively marketed and will consist of one low income unit and one moderate income unit. Construction is expected to begin in Q2 2024. The Borough and BCUW have received a grant from the State of New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund to cover the cost of development and construction of the project. Resident Notice_61 S Ward_Demolition .pdf Download PDF • 166KB Project Details Previous Next

Department of Public Works Daryl (Butch) Kochel Superintendent of the Department of Public Works Kyle Bucklan d Foreman of Public Works Brian Hand Assistant Forman Mechanic Curbside Garbage Pickup Schedule East of Bingham Avenue: Monday and Thursday Bingham Avenue & West: Tuesday and Friday Drive-in Garbage Pickup Schedule Borough-wide: Tuesday and Friday Curbside Recycling Pickup Schedule East of Bingham Avenue: 1st & 3rd Wednesday Bingham Avenue & West: 2nd & 4th Wednesday Drive-in Recycling Pickup Schedule Borough-wide: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month 2026 Holiday Garbage and Recycling Schedule Thursday, January 1st - New Year’s Day *Friday, January 2nd – Day after New Year’s Day *Monday, January 19th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day *Monday, February 16th - Presidents’ Day *Friday, April 3rd - Good Friday Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day *Friday, July 3rd - Independence Day Monday, September 7th - Labor Day *Monday, October 12th - Columbus Day Thursday, November 26th - Thanksgiving Day *Friday, November 27th - Day after Thanksgiving Friday, December 25th - Christmas Day * Garbage will be collected on these holidays Garbage Collection Suburban Disposal, Inc. has been contracted for garbage and recycling collection. Please have garbage and recycling out to the curb by 7:00 AM. All household garbage must be in sealed containers with lids. There is a maximum container size of 45 gallons, with a maximum weight of 40 pounds per can. Do not put garbage out in loose plastic bags. Any spilled garbage is the responsibility of the resident. Garbage will not be picked up if there are recyclables in it. Plastic bags can NO longer be used for disposal of recyclables. Recycling product must be loose in recycling containers. Please note that CARDBOARD must now be recycled and no longer picked up with household garbage. Containers for garbage pickup may be no larger than 45 gallons and no heavier than 40 lbs. Containers exceeding the size and weight limit will not be picked up. Newspapers, mixed paper, cardboard and commingled recyclables may all be placed at the curb on the same day for curbside pickup. Residents and businesses should have their items at the curb no later than 7:00 AM on their designated days to ensure pickup. Containers for curbside recycling pickup may be no larger than 45 gallons and no heavier than 40 lbs. Containers exceeding the size and weight limit will not be picked up. Newspapers and Mixed Paper Magazines, catalogues, office paper, junk mail, etc., may be placed loose in designated containers at the Recycling Center. For curbside pickup, material must be tied or placed in appropriate recycling containers, brown paper bags or cardboard boxes. Cardboard Empty and flatten boxes; take to the Recycling Center or leave for curbside pickup on the appropriate day. For assistance and more information, please call 732-842-8941 Recycling Thanks to the residents of Rumson, we have one the highest recycling rates in Monmouth County and the State of New Jersey. This is not only great from a "green" standpoint, but it saves the taxpayers money every year in landfill fees. That's really good news! Recycling may be taken to the drop-off center or picked up at the curb. Please note that plastic bags may NOT be used for recycling. This applies to both the Recycling Center and to Curbside Recycling. Please recycle Cardboard but NOT packing materials (plastic, Styrofoam, etc). Computers / electronics may be recycled on our semi-annual Green Days held the first Saturday of May and October. Recycling Center 7 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday 8 AM - 12 PM Saturday & Sunday Closed Borough Holidays The Recycling Center is located behind Rumson Borough Hall at the foot of Avenue of Two Rivers, next to the municipal boat ramp. The Recycling Center is CLOSED on ALL BOROUGH HOLIDAYS. The Recycling Center is for recycling only!!! No trash, bulk, brush, nor hazardous household waste is permitted to be left at the Recycling Center. Violators will be fined. Bulk Pickup January through October 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month Schedule Your Bulk Pickup Here Curbside bulk pickups are done by appointment only. You are allowed two bulk pickups per year, with a limit of 5 cubic yards per pickup. Please schedule your pickup at least one week in advance. Pickups may be scheduled January through October. There are no bulk pickups in November and December. One additional bulk pickup is allowed when moving in or out of a residence. These pickups are also done on Wednesdays, and are scheduled by calling 732-842-3300. Appliances, computers and TV sets may be included in bulk pickups. No special permit is required. Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers. Please place all items at curbside no sooner than one day prior to your scheduled Wednesday pickup date. Any violation will require you to remove the items from the curb. Do NOT bring any bulky debris to the Recycling Center. Exclusions from Bulk Pickup: Construction Materials; concrete/asphalt; household hazardous waste; recyclables; propane tanks; fuel containers; pipe with concrete attached. Reminders for Bulk Pickup: Do not place any items in bulk pile that you do not want disposed. The Borough is not responsible for replacing garbage cans, recycling barrels or any other items that are in the bulk pile. Construction Debris The Borough does not pick up construction debris. All construction debris, whether by contractor or homeowner must be disposed of at the homeowner’s expense. Note: Building permits require disposal arrangements to be listed with the Building Department. Snow & Ice Control Salt Brine If the forecast is calling for an all snow event, the DPW will apply salt brine to the roads 24-to-36 hours before the storm. Salt brine is a highly concentrated mixture of salt and water. This solution will dry to the road preventing the snow from bonding to the roadway. Salt Crystals The Borough applies salt to the roadways when snow/ice begins to adhere to the surface of the road. Once plowing is complete, depending on conditions the DPW may apply salt once again. Plowing Once there is approximately 2-3 inches of snow on the road surface plowing starts. The Borough attempts to clear the road to the curb whenever possible. Once a snow event ends, the road clearing must continue. This process will push snow further to the curb. During this process, it is unfortunate – but unavoidable, that driveways can be blocked by snow. The residents can assist us in this process by: Not parking on the roads until plowing is complete. Not throwing snow that is shoveled / snow-blown into the roadway. Not plowing their driveways onto the road surface (please pass this information on to your private plowing company). Removing all basketball hoops. Keeping all drains clear for melting snow. Shoveling Tip When shoveling, pile the majority of the snow to the left of your driveway as you face your house. This helps when the plows come by because there will be less snow to be plowed in front of your driveway. Residents' mailboxes and supports must be installed and maintained to withstand the rigors of snow removal. DPW staff investigates each complaint. If an inspection shows that the mailbox was hit by the plow equipment a standard mailbox will be installed. If inspections show the mailbox was damaged by the snow coming off the plow, the Borough will NOT be responsible for replacement. County roads are maintained by the Monmouth County Highway Department, please contact them directly with any issues. Sewer & Wastewater NO WIPES of any kind should be flushed down the drain. (Even if the packaging says they are flushable!) Do not dump grease down the drain. Wipes and grease cost taxpayers dollars to repair clogged pipes, damaged pumps, and resulting problems with the infrastructure. What should I do if I have a sewer problem? The Rumson Sewer / Wastewater Department maintains the Borough sanitary sewer system. We can assist and in some cases help you to resolve your sewer problem, but first you need to identify what the problem is. If you suspect the problem isn’t within your plumbing responsibility you should contact the Borough of Rumson. When calling please try and provide as much information as possible. Below is a list of basic questions that can help is help you. Are your drains running slower the normal or not draining at all? What part of your house is having the problem (s)? Is there a discharge of sewage inside or outside your house? When did the problem start? Have you ever had the problem before? If you’re having a sewer related problem Monday – Friday between the hours of 7am – 3:30pm, contact the Rumson Public Works at (732) 842-8941. If your problem is after 3:30pm, weekend and or holiday, contact the Rumson Police Department at (732) 842-0500. When calling please provide your name, address, call back number and brief explanation of the problem. A representative from the Sewer Department will respond to inspect the sanitary sewer system in your area and speak with you directly. Notifying Rumson Sewer Department of the problem may save you from having to pay expensive plumbers fees. If you suspect your having a sewer issue don’t wait to call, delaying or ignoring the problem could lead to discharges of sewage and possible property damage. Household Hazardous Waste and Special Items "Button" Batteries: These batteries still contain significant amounts of mercury and should still be recycled. The Monmouth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (MCHHWF) will accept the small "button batteries" used in watches, calculators and specialty toys and games. Rechargeable Batteries: should still be recycled. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), an industry-sponsored group, will accept rechargeable household batteries in special collection boxes provided at numerous retail outlets such as Home Depot or Lowe's. Visit www.rbrc.org for more information. Fluorescent Light Tubes AND CFLs: The Borough cannot collect fluorescent light tubes or compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). You may take CFLs to Home Depot for recycling. Small quantities of unbroken fluorescent tubes may be taken to the MCHHWF (by appointment) for recycling. Appliances, TV sets and Computers: Appliances, TV sets and computers may now be recycled as part of a scheduled Wednesday bulk pickup. Electronics may also be recycled at our semi-annual Green Days held in May and October. Hazardous Waste The Borough does not collect hazardous waste. Residents are solely responsible for the disposal of: paint; herbicides/pesticides; oil/gas; solvents; auto batteries; chemicals. How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste Monmouth County has a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 am - 4 pm Saturday: 8 am -4 pm The HHW Facility is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. For more information, call: 732-683-8686 ext 5210 or visit: Monmouth County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility Monmouth County Reclamation Center

49e99570-aa2a-49ce-88b1-141039a441cf < Back Rumson Historic Preservation Awards Program The Borough of Rumson wishes to recognize the efforts of those involved in preserving our unique architectural resources. Historic structures contribute to the identity of our community, and sensitive treatment of these resources ensure future residents and visitors will experience the same community character. Each year the Rumson Historic Preservation Commission may honor a project(s) and/or individual(s) for their contribution to the preservation of our historic resources. For a historic property to be eligible, it must be listed on the Borough’s Historic Properties website, except those applying for the nomination of “New Construction that looks like a historic property.” The property may be used for either residential or non-residential purposes. 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. THERE ARE NO BUILDING RESTRICTIONS FOR WINNERS OF THESE AWARDS. IT IS PURELY RECOGNITION OF HARD WORK AND LOVE OF HISTORY We encourage you to recommend a local business, organization, or neighbor who you feel would qualify for one of the following awards: Categories of Eligibility: Restoration / Rehabilitation - Older structures where major original features have been carefully preserved or replicated for original use. Stewardship - Effective ongoing maintenance and care of properties of historic and/or architectural significance. New Addition - An addition to an existing historical structure that is consistent with the original architectural style of the structure. New Construction - Any new structure that is consistent with the original architectural style of the neighborhood or that utilizes historic materials and techniques. Preservation Champion - Celebrating an individual dedicated to preserving Rumson’s heritage Preservation Award Nominations Please note, most businesses, organizations and homeowners nominate themselves. If you know of a preservation project or a special person who should be considered for an award, please: Fill out the on-line Award Nomination form here. complete the form, and submit your nomination by mail to: Rumson Historic Preservation Commission Borough Hall 80 East River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 or by email to: HPC@rumsonnj.gov Winners will be determined by the Historic Preservation Commission. All decisions by the Commission will be final. PREVIOUS WINNERS T he Borough of Rumson wishes to recognize the efforts of those involved in preserving our unique architectural resources. Historic structures contribute to the identity of our community, and sensitive treatment of these resources ensure future residents and visitors will experience the same community character. Each year the Rumson Historic Preservation Commission may honor a project(s) and/or individual(s) for their contribution to the preservation of our historic resources. 2022 Award Winners 68 West River Road – “The Clock House” Christian and Lynda Cloud – Restoration/Rehabilitation Built in 1895, 68 W. River Road – or the “clock” house – has been restored with extraordinary precision and detail by homeowners Christian and Lynda Cloud, who bought the property in 2020. Since moving in, the Clouds have put on a custom handcrafted diamond copper roof over the turret; new E. Howard replica working clocktower and all-new cedar wood siding. The Clouds dedication and efforts are to be commended and are truly appreciated by our commission and the borough of Rumson. This year’s winner for Restoration and Rehabilitation are Christian and Lynda Cloud for 68 W. River Road. Congratulations! 18 Allen Street Broeck and Marlis Steadman – Stewardship Our second award recognizes the continued passion of maintaining and improving an historic Rumson home. Artists Broeck and Marlis Steadman bought 18 Allen Street – a stones throw from here – more than 30 years ago. Built in 1920, it’s the purple Victorian with a flowing garden out front. Broeke and Marlis have spent years researching the history of their home and maintaining decorative structures. The porch was meticulously restored to exact original specifications and the original blacksmith’s chimney in Marlis’ studio has been preserved. The Steadmans prove that one’s home is truly one’s castle. Our commission and the town thanks them dearly. This year’s winner for Stewardship are Broeck and Marlis Steadman for 18 Allen Street. Congratulations! 2022 Award Winners 59 Buena Vista Avenue Jennifer and Andrew Marrus – Restoration and Rehabilitation Under architect E. Harris James, the French Norman style home located at 59 Buena Vista Avenue, which was built in 1893, has been carefully preserved, and in some circumstances replicated, by the Marrus family. It was not long after purchasing the home in 2018 that the Marrus family began its thoughtful and careful renovations to preserve the integrity and history of the Jacob Schiff estate, which was originally a stable and carriage house before being converted to a residential home in the 1950s. The clock tower and courtyard, with original stonework, sits centered between the north and the south buildings of the property. The north building was a former stable with staff apartments, while the south building was the original Schiff Carriage House. 2019 Award Winners 39 First StreetKaren and Bob Austin – Stewardship The Stewardship Award is defined as the effective ongoing maintenance and care of properties of historic and/or architectural significance. Each year the Rumson Historic Preservation Commission honors a project and/or individual for their contribution to the preservation of Rumson’s historic resources. For an historic property to be eligible, it must be listed on the Historic Property Inventory located on the Borough web site. Nominations for the award are judged on the basis of exterior appearance only. The home was built about 1865, and for years Mr. Austin’s grandparents and family traveled by steamboat from Hoboken to rent this house for the summer. In 1924, Mr. Austin’s grandmother, then a widow, purchased the home. It was passed down to his father and then to himself. He and his wife have restored the interior in keeping the age of the house, with open beam ceilings, plank floors and fireplace. The exterior has been shingled over clapboard and period-style 6-over-6 windows added. An addition was added to the north side of the house. Most recently, a brick walkway and antique iron gate at the front of the house was added to the period style. 2018 Award Winners 86 Buena Vista Avenue – “Box Lawn” John and Kristen Hall – Restoration/Rehabilitation Older structures where major original features have been carefully preserved or replicated for original use John and Kristen purchased 86 Buena Vista Avenue, also known as “Box Lawn” in 2013 Built in the 1880s, Box Lawn was primarily a summer home By 2013, the exterior had fallen into extreme disrepair. Exterior siding was removed by the Halls and new cedar shingles installed on the entire home and garage. New wooden windows installed and metal sliding doors were replaced with period wooden doors. Exterior iron railings were removed and replaced with a weather resistance engineered wood railings to match the original wooden railing of the wrap around porches. In order to gain access to the veranda, custom mahogany storm doors were made to replace the fixed storm windows that covered the original chestnut doors in the parlor. Additionally, there has been extensive renovation on the interior of the home and new landscaping on the property. The Commission is pleased to have residents who are committed to preserving our historic properties Roberta H. Van Anda – Preservation Champion Celebrating an individual dedicated to preserving Rumson’s heritage Bobbie is a local Historian and author and has lived in Rumson for most of her life She was a teacher at both Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School and the Rumson Country Day School Bobbie served on local boards of education, as well as, the New Jersey State Board of Education For over a decade she was the editor of the Rumson Borough Bulletin and a member of Rumson Community Appeal As editor of the Borough Bulletin she researched and wrote many in depth articles of famous Rumson homes and can be found on the HPC website. Bobbie recently authored the book “Legendary Locals of Rumson” She continues to be a valuable resource to the Historic Preservation Commission in our work and is a wealth of information! The Commission wishes to thank Bobbie for her continued support and her dedication to the preservation of Rumson’s history. 2017 Award Winners Randall Gabrielan – Preservation Champion Turned his avocation of local history into a second career. Has written dozens of historical books, numerous article and research reports that include many individual properties in Rumson. Has served over 13 years as Executive Director of the Monmouth County Historical Commission in Freehold is currently Commission Vice-Chair. Mr. Gabrielan also serves as the County’s appointed historian. When our Commission first embarked on the mission to catalog and review our town’s inventory of historic and significant buildings it was a large undertaking to say the least. Mr. Gabrielan’s books were invaluable as a resource, both as a reference and an architectural style guide. We owe Mr Gabrielan a great debt of gratitude for the passion and commitment to the history of not only Rumson, but many of our surrounding towns. 90 West River Road John and Marjorie Tedesco – Stewardship Property at 90 West River Road is owned by John and Marjorie Tedesco. Three buildings dating back to 1889 exist on the property: Carriage House/Ballroom, working Carousel in the old stables and a Guest House containing a private chapel. Architect for the estate was William Welles Bosworth of Bosworth & Holden in New York, who designed the buildings for Edwin Drexel Godfrey. Godfrey who was tied by marriage to the Hoaglands who owned Auldwood , a magnifient estate in Rumson. While the original main house on the property was lost in a fire, the Tedesco’s rebuilt a beautiful home on the property twenty-five years ago. Fortunately, the 1889 buildings remained and have been painstakingly restored and maintained by the Tedesco’s. Rumson is fortunate for the dedication and commitment of stewardship that has preserved a part of Rumson history when large and magnificent estates were abundant. 30 Lafayette Street Jon and Lauren Carras – Sympathetic/Sensitive Addition 30 Lafayette Street in Rumson is a Victorian home built in 1887. When Jon and Lauren Carras bought it in 2011, the home had fallen into disrepair. The plaster walls were caving in, the porch was starting to collapse and the home needed a total gut renovation. Looking to expand the home, the Carras’ designed an addition that would seamlessly incorporate a third turret on the back of the house to mirror the two original ones on the front of the house. The home was stripped of all siding and the addition was added to the back of the home. Then new cedar shingles were put up so that the home had a uniform look that would age appropriately and wouldn’t look like an addition was ever done in the first place. As a finishing touch, gaslights were added on both sides of the original front door to flicker beneath the stained glass windows that may have been taken out of a local church when the home was being built. The Historic Preservation Commission would also like to thank Jon and Lauren Carras and John and Marjorie Tedesco for their hospitality and tours of their respective properties.

< Back Oceanic River Road Neighborhood 12 unit 100 percent affordable residential development January 2026 The Borough of Rumson has been awarded $3 million by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) through the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support the 49 West River Road Affordable Housing Project. This funding will help offset development and construction costs as the Borough continues to advance the affordable housing initiative in partnership with Bergen County United Way (BCUW) . Project Overview The site will be developed by the Borough and Bergen County United Way (BCUW) to be 12 individual units that will be marketed as 100 percent affordable. The project will be affirmatively marketed and will be made up of 4 very low, 3 low and 5 moderate income individual units. The project will include 4 three-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom units. Construction is expected to begin 2025. The Borough and BCUW are in the process of applying for grant funding to assist and offset development and construction costs. The Borough of Rumson has created an email notification signup form for anyone interested in being notified of upcoming official meetings to discuss and update the community of the development of this project. Please click the link below to sign up: 49 West River Road Notification Signup Form Public Notice of Project Concept Preview November 13, 2024 Public Notice Project Concept Review .pdf Download PDF • 325KB Project Details Previous Next

< Back 29 FIRST STREET Year Built: 1912 Property Description Block: 27 Lot: 19 Year Built: 1912 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Home has been rehabilitated with some modern touches but with respect for the original character of the house.

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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 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 Shane Fallon Board Member 12/2026 David Goodes Alternate Board Member 12/2026 Vacant Alternate Board Member 12/2027 James "Jaime" McManus 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 CANCELED CANCELED November 2, 2026 Download Download December 7, 2026 Download Download Latest Meeting Documents Meeting Agenda - September 14, 2026 68 Bingham Avenue/63 Washington Street (Block 35, Lots 4 & 5) 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