Rumson Borough Police Department For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1 OR (732) 842-0500 Robert A. Boyer #66 Chief of Police Christopher J. Isherwood #68 Lieutenant Daniel J. Campanella #69 Lieutenant Bryan P. Dougherty #70 Sergeant Richard M. Torr es #71 Sergeant Stephanie Stack #76 Detective Cody T. Lovgren #73 Patrolman Donald Morse #77 Patrolman Joseph Strohmenger #78 Patrolman Troy Malone #79 Patrolman James Camilleri #81 Patrolman James Wrightington #83 Patrolman James Orozco #84 Patrolman Hannah Certo #86 Patrolman Joseph Pignataro #87 Patrolman Kevin Walsh #88 Patrolman Nicolette Martire Class I SLEO Jack Harvey Class I SLEO Jason Lind Class II Special Office r Patrick Shaffery Dispatcher Anna White Dispatcher Jill Santaniello Executive Assistant Records Clerk The mission of the Rumson Police Department is to protect and serve our community, to keep it safe, to prevent crime, and to build partnerships that enhance the quality of life in The Borough of Rumson. Reporting an Emergency When dialing 9-1-1 or (732) 842-0500 to report an emergency, please stay on the line until the dispatcher advises you to hang up. The dispatcher will need specific information on your emergency to dispatch the appropriate response team and equipment swiftly. Residential & Outdoor Outages/Down Wires Please report all power outages directly to JCP&L: Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) Visit www.firstenergycorp.com & select “Report Outage” Text "out" to 544487 To report outdoor outages: Report Directly to JCP&L Here To report downed wires: Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) Call your local police department Do not approach or touch any downed wires Avoid driving or walking past wires tangled in trees and bushes Visit the JCP&L MyTown link on the Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) 24/7 Power Center Car Seat Installation Rumson Police Department has three certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians. This program is a national certification and is a program of Safe Kids Worldwide working hand in hand with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Our CPS technicians keep up-to-date on the latest technical information and can help parents or caregivers with any of their child safety seat questions. If you are looking to have your child safety seat inspected or need some hands-on assistance, our CPS techs can help you with that process, too. Please call the Rumson Police Department at 732-842-0500 and set up an appointment with one of our trained Child Passenger Safety technicians. Register For Everbridge Here CODE RED Registration Here Home & Vechicle Security List Police Records Bureau Everbridge Communication The Rumson Police Department has transitioned to Everbridge for its emergency general and local communication: Create an Everbridge Account How to Use Everbridge Firearms Permits Internal Affairs Alarm System Permit App. Important Tips Prevent Burglaries Always lock your doors and windows when your home is not occupied. Secure all valuables in a safety deposit box or keep those valuables safely hidden. Most often when a burglary occurs, there is no forcible entry. Also, remember to lock all vehicles in your driveway and remove anything that someone would be tempted to take. You can't be too careful. Report Any Suspicious Activity All residents are urged to notify the Police Department at (732) 842-0500 of any suspicious activity suspicious persons, or suspicious vehicles immediately. Don't wait! Your alertness can assist Police Officers in keeping your neighborhood a safe place to live and will prevent crimes from taking place. Never Disclose Personal Information You should never give out personal information over the telephone or on the Internet. No information on family members, schools, workplace, or financial or credit card information should be revealed. It is also strongly recommended that parents monitor their children's (and teen's) computer activity. Numerous crimes against children begin through introductions on the Internet. Be alert and aware to protect yourselves and your family. Safe Medication Disposal Box Residents may now AT ANY TIME dispose of their expired and unwanted medications at Rumson Police HQ (80 East River Road, Rumson N.J. 07760). The disposal box is located at the entrance to Police HQ. The depositor may dispose of medication either in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing it directly in to the deposit box. If the original container is submitted, the depositor may remove their personal information from the container if they wish to do so. The Rumson Police Department has partnered with KidCents and The Rite Aid Foundation. This foundation is committed to supporting a safe environment for children in our communities by helping to reduce the misuse of medications by adolescents and accidental childhood poisonings. The Safe Medication Disposal Program advances that mission by providing local law enforcement agencies in Rite Aid service areas with medication disposal units to ensure that individuals can safely dispose of their unwanted medications in an environmentally-friendly manner, while keeping them out of the hands of kids and teens. To read more about KidCents and The Rite Aid Foundation please click the link below. Items Accepted: Prescription medications (Scheduled II-V controlled and non-controlled substances); over-the-counter medications. Items NOT Accepted: illegal drugs; syringes or sharps; lotion or liquids; inhalers or aerosol cans; thermometers; hydrogen peroxide. Home Security Surveys Our crime prevention officers will be happy to conduct home security surveys at the request of our residents. The survey will inform you of proper lighting in your home, proper type of locks, maintenance of alarm systems, and any area that may be vulnerable to certain crimes. Please contact the Rumson Police Department at (732) 842-0500, and ask to speak with a Crime Prevention Officer. Bikes & E-Bikes The Rumson Police Department is committed to ensure safety within The Borough. Bicycling in New Jersey is regulated under Title 39 of the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation laws. These are the laws The Rumson Police Department follow for enforcement. Department of Transportation - Title 39 We are also aware of the growing popularity in E-bikes and the various classifications of each bike based on maximum speed variations. To review the state's E-bike laws and regulations to understand Rumson's enforcement policies, please visit: New Jersey E-Bikes Laws & Regulations E-Bike F.A.Q. Watch This Video on E-Bikes Alarms All alarm systems must be registered with the Rumson Police Department. As per Rumson Ordinance 3-14.1, any person who desires to own, operate, lease or maintain an alarm system in the Borough of Rumson must file a registration application on the form provided by the Borough of Rumson Police Department. The application must contain the location of the alarm system, the installer's name and address; the type of device; information relating to false alarms and testing procedures; a list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of persons to be contacted in the event of an alarm, at least one of whom shall have an address and phone number different than the registrant; and such other necessary information as may be required by the Police Department. It is the registrant's obligation to file a written amendment with the Police Department within ten (10) days indicating any changes contained in their existing registration application. Alarm application forms can be obtained at Rumson Police headquarters, or can be downloaded below. Please return the completed form to Rumson Police Headquarters at Borough Hall Lower Level Rear, 80 East River Road. This enables us to have the most current information regarding your alarm system and emergency contact information. Police Records Bureau The Records Bureau is open between 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday. We are here to help. Our goal is to provide you with your documents as soon as possible. However, some reports, cases, and investigations may take some time to process and can be quite involved. Reports cannot be obtained until all phases of the case have been completed and are ready for dissemination through the Rumson Police Department Records Bureau. For some requests, you may be required to complete an OPRA (Open Public Records Request) form. These forms are available at the Records Window or may be downloaded below. Please read the second page of the OPRA Request Form carefully, this page contains important information concerning your rights under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) If the record(s) you requested is not currently available or is in storage, the Records Custodian will advise you within seven (7) business days when the record can be made available, or may grant or deny your request at that time. Rumson Police Department OPRA Request Form Please make sure to call ahead to ensure your report is complete! We will be happy to look up and advise you on the status of your report. Please provide the case or event number, time and location or the incident and parties involved. Completion time for accident reports is approximately 5-7 business days. Reports cannot be processed via facsimile. If you are denied a request you have the right to appeal. Your options are explained on the second page of the OPRA Request Form. Refer to http://www.state.nj.us/grc/ for more information. Handicap Placards The Records Bureau processes SP-68 Applications for Temporary Handicapped Placard. These can be picked up at Police Headquarters or printed from the link listed below. Applications must be signed by a medical doctor, podiatrist, or chiropractor and returned to us with a check in the amount of $4.00 made payable to: “N J Motor Vehicle Commission”. These are temporary permits and will be issued only when necessary and when the applicant’s physical condition is not considered permanent. These permits expire 6 months from issue date and may be extended if necessary. Permanent Placards can be obtained through the NJDMV. SP-68 - Application for Temporary Handicapped Placard Confidential Resident Information Forms Your completion of a Confidential Resident Information Form allows Rumson Police to enter information into the police database. The form provides key information pertinent to your address in case of an emergency. We will have important contacts and an understanding of any special needs that exist right at our fingertips and be able to expedite the specific help that you will need. Forms are available at the Rumson Police Headquarters at Borough Hall Lower Level Rear, 80 East River Road. Confidential Residential Information Sheet Fingerprinting The Rumson Police Department has been notified by the New Jersey State Police to NO LONGER fingerprint persons for reasons other than criminal arrests, volunteer emergency services, and applicants for out-of-state employment that have their own fingerprint cards. If you are looking to be fingerprinted for anything other than gun permit applications or volunteer emergency services, visit the New Jersey State Police website to find the link for the appropriate forms pertaining to fingerprinting for such reasons as good conduct, immigration, Visa, expungement, etc. Once you find the appropriate form, you must than contact the New Jersey State Police contracted vendor, MorphoTrak at (877) 503-5981 or visit their website: https://www.njsp.org/criminal-history-records/index.shtml Firearms Permits All firearms permits for the Borough of Rumson are handled by the Rumson Police Department. All applications are to be submitted through the New Jersey State Police website, which will then be forwarded to the Rumson Police for processing. Most questions can be answered via the New Jersey State Police website found below. When applying for a Rumson Firearms Permit please use ORI: NJ0134200. In order to be eligible, all applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements and comply with all the statues and provisions that govern firearms as is set forth by the State of New Jersey (N.J.S.A. title 13, Chapter 54). NOTE: The falsification of information on any of the applications for firearms permits is a violation N.J.S. 2C:39-10C and is a crime in the third degree. Any falsification may result in criminal charges against you. New Jersey State Police Firearms Information: https://www.njsp.org/firearms/ Internal Affairs Please utilize this section to view the Rumson PD internal affairs process, which has been revised based on the directives of Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. Please use this link to access the Internal Affairs Report Form , as a PDF in all available languages. '25 Internal Affairs Summery '25 Major Discipline Rpt. '24 Internal Affairs Summery '24 Major Discipline Rpt. '23 Internal Affairs Summery '23 Major Discipline Rpt. Internal Affairs Report Form '22 Professional Standards Rpt. '22 Major Discipline Rpt. Diversity in Recruiting & Hiring '21 Major Discipline Rpt. Body-Worn Camera Policy '20 Major Discipline Rpt. '20 Professional Standards Rpt. '19 Professional Standards Rpt. Revised Early Warning Policy RPD Random Drug Policy AG Directive No. 2018-2 AG Directive No. 2018-3 Polie Recod Bureau Firearms Permits RD Internal Affairs bikes

Borough of Rumson Office of Vital Statistics Information and Required Forms Q&A Marriage License Office of Vital Statistics Therese Wollman Registrar of Vital Statistics Melissa McGuire Deputy Registrar Heather Fr k etich Deputy Registrar The Board of Health appoints the Registrar of Vital Statistics, who in turn appoints the Deputy Registrar. Both must attend classes provided by the State to obtain certification. The responsibility for Borough of Rumson Vital Statistics is handled through the Borough Clerk's Office at Borough Hall. All records of births, marriages, domestic partnerships and deaths that occur in the Borough are recorded in the Borough and forwarded to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. A certified copy of any vital statistic event that took place in Rumson can be obtained either at Borough Hall or from the State Registrar in Trenton. Marriage License The marriage license application is made in the New Jersey municipality in which either party resides and the license is valid throughout the State of New Jersey. If both bride and groom are nonresidents of New Jersey, the license must be obtained from the Registrar of the municipality where the marriage is to be performed and is only good to use in that municipality. A marriage license application must be made 72 hours prior to the time and date of the marriage ceremony. If a marriage is scheduled for a Sunday, the application should be made no later than the preceding Tuesday. Once the marriage license is issued, it is good for 30 days from the date of issuance. Both bride and groom need to bring a valid state-issued drivers' license. If not, they will need two forms of identification such as a valid passport of state/federal identification. If they moved, the drivers' license needs to be updated to reflect that address change and the change needs to be presented at the point of application. Please have you social security number available. You will need a witness, 18 years of age or older. The application fee is $28.00 cash or check made payable to: Borough of Rumson. Vital Record Request Marriage License Application Marriage or Civil Union License Marriage or Civil Union License Where should you apply for a marriage or civil union license? The marriage or civil union license must be obtained from the registrar in the New Jersey municipality in which either applicant resides, if one or both is a resident of New Jersey. (For these purposes, soldiers are residents of the posts at which they are stationed.) A license issued under the preceding circumstances is good for use anywhere in the State of New Jersey. If both parties are not residents of New Jersey, the license must be obtained from the Registrar of the municipality where the ceremony is to be performed and is only good for use in that municipality. A New Jersey marriage or civil union license may never be used outside the State of New Jersey, and a license issued in another state may never be used within the State of New Jersey. Be sure to contact the Registrar well in advance of the ceremony to find out on what days and during what hours the Registrar will be in the office. The marriage or civil union license fee is $28.00. Who can perform a marriage or civil union ceremony? Each judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, each judge of a federal district court, United States magistrate, judge of a municipal court, judge of the Superior Court, judge of a tax court, retired judge of the Superior Court or Tax Court, or judge of the Superior Court or Tax Court, the former County Court, the former County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, or the former County District Court who has resigned in good standing, surrogate of any county, county clerk and any mayor or the deputy mayor when authorized by the mayor, or chairman of any township committee or village president of this State, and every minister of every religion, are hereby authorized to solemnize marriages or civil unions between such persons as may lawfully enter into the matrimonial relation or civil union; and every religious society, institution or organization in this State may join together in marriage or civil union such persons according to the rules and customs of the society, institution or organization (Title 37:1-13). When should you apply for a marriage or civil union license? A local Registrar will not issue a marriage or civil union license sooner than 72 hours after the application for a license has been made, unless ordered to do so via a Superior Court order. If the marriage is scheduled for a Saturday, the application should be made no later than the preceding Tuesday. If the application is made on a Wednesday, the 72 hours will end on Saturday. The Registrar will not be available on those days or any public holiday. If both parties are unavailable to complete the application at the same time, either applicant may complete his/her part of the application and start the waiting period. The other applicant must return with the same witness (who must be at least 18 years old) to complete his/her part of the application. The application must be completed by both parties before the license will be issued. The application is valid for six (6) months from the date filed. Once the license is issued, it is good for 30 days from the date of issuance. A couple wishing to have both religious and civil ceremonies may be issued a license for both ceremonies on the basis of a single application. However, a couple wishing to have two religious ceremonies, and wanting to have a public record of each, may not have two licenses issued at the same time. They must apply for and use the first license. They must then return to the Registrar with the signed original certificate and a witness to apply for a remarriage or reaffirmation of civil union license. What should you bring with you when you apply? Each applicant must supply valid identification that establishes name, age, date of birth and proof of residency. This may be supplied by one or more documents issued by a government agency, such as a certified copy of a birth certificate, driver's license, military identification, passport or state/county identification card. Both applicants will need to provide their Social Security Numbers. A witness 18 years of age or older. The $28.00 application fee — cash or check made payable to the Borough of Rumson. Consent of both parents is necessary if an applicant is under 18 years of age. Both parental consent and judicial approval of such consent are necessary if the applicant is younger than 16. These consents must be on forms supplied by the Registrar. Where should the marriage record be filed? The person performing the ceremony must file the license and certificate with the Registrar of the municipality in which the ceremony was performed. Since failure to record the certificate may cause considerable inconvenience at a later date when proof of certificate is needed, you should make sure that this has been done. Where can a copy of the license be obtained? Certified copies of the marriage or civil union event may be obtained from the local Registrar in the municipality where the ceremony occurred or from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration. The above information was provided by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration.

< Back 11 ALLEN STREET Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 28 Lot: 13 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Rehabilitated with some modern interpretations and with respect for the original character of the house.

< Back 28 CENTER STREET Year Built: 1922 Property Description Block: 61 Lot: 9 Year Built: 1922 Style: Colonial Foundation: Masonry Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Well maintained

5d0f4b06-1eda-4fc9-ba59-4eb8ee12ca0a < Back NATIVE PLANTS The Best Plants for Your Landscaping There are many compelling reasons to include native plants in your landscape. Native plants are uniquely adapted to a specific region’s climate, soil type, and growing conditions. The numerous beautiful native plants are easy to maintain, provide year-round interest and habitat in the garden and can make your property more resilient. Native plants help maintain healthy soil, cleaner water and support more resilient landscapes. These plants have evolved to survive in the local conditions and are more disease resistant, cold-hardy, drought-tolerant and are often naturally deer resistant. The hardiness of native plants means that they require less intervention to maintain; less fertilizer, less pesticides, less water, less maintenance and they protect against erosion. The reduction in necessary chemicals means less pollutants enter our waterways keeping our rivers and oceans cleaner. Moreover, native plants are actually better at filtering the stormwater that flows over the surface into our rivers and oceans and recharges our aquifers with cleaner water. The root structure of a native plant can be anywhere from three to five times deeper than their non-native cousins. Unlike the less robust root structure of turf or many non-natives, these deep roots not only out-compete weeds and invasives, but they actually filter the water as it moves through the soil removing pollutants before they enter groundwater sources. Because deeper roots help tie the vulnerable topsoil and subsoil together, a strong root structure is more effective in preventing erosion. Local wildlife depends on native plants for food, shelter and places to raise their young. Without them and the beneficial insects that co-evolved with them, the ecosystem is out of balance. For example, research by the entomologist Doug Tallamy has shown that native oak trees support over 500 species of caterpillars whereas ginkgo, a commonly planted landscape tree from Asia, host only five species of caterpillars. He points out that “when it takes over 6,000 caterpillars to raise one brood of chickadees, that is a significant difference.” Many developed areas remove the native groundcover, shrubs and trees and replace them with non-native species and turf which significantly undermines the health and balance of our ecosystem. Exotic plants and non-natives may offer a nectar source, but in many cases their leaves, fruits, pollen and nectar do not provide adequate nutrition, cover or breeding grounds necessary for local wildlife to thrive. Gardens that mostly feature non-native species of plants are often of little benefit to wildlife. The lack of proper habitat and food sources for native birds and insects is one factor in the decline of many of these species in the United States. For more information: 1 Audubon Society, https://www.audubon.org/content/why-native-plants-matter http://www.barnegatbaypartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/BBP_Native-Plant-brochure-May2012_six-pgs85x11-forWeb.pdf Meet the Squad of Mosquito-Eating Species (pdf) GROUND COVER Transitioning from lawn to native ground cover is a low maintenance way to incorporate natives into your property. Ground cover saves time, money and attracts a variety of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Because they don't have to be mowed, ground covers reduce landscape maintenance and are especially useful in problem areas such as on steep slopes, under low-branched trees and shrubs, where the roots of large trees protrude and in confined areas where mowing is difficult—Bunchberry Dogwood ( Cornus canadensis ) does well in part sun-shade and Wild Geranium ( Geranium maculatum ) spreads easily. Converting an unused part of your lawn to ground cover saves time, money and attracts a variety of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Because they don't have to be mowed, ground covers reduce landscape maintenance and are especially useful in problem areas such as on steep slopes, under low-branched trees and shrubs, where the roots of large trees protrude and in confined areas where mowing is difficult. For more information please visit: https://www.greenstrides.com/great-native-ground-covers-part-i/ http://www.npsnj.org/plant_lists/groundcovers.html Ground Cover Plants Wild ginger ( Asarum canadense ): This attractive, low-growing ground cover is also deer resistant. It keeps its glossy leaves throughout the season and has an attractive dark red flower in spring. Many beneficial insects pollinate this plant, and its roots have traditionally been used as a substitute for ginger. Bunchberry Dogwood ( Cornus canadensis ): Good for shaded areas, this plant has tiny greenish flowers in late spring through summer which are replaced by a cluster of bright red berries in fall. Bunchberry attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. POLLINATORS Pollinators are vital to creating and maintaining the habitats and ecosystems that many animals rely on for food and shelter. In fact, birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food. Most pollinators feed on specific plant species — hummingbirds sip nectar from long, tubular honeysuckle flowers, while green sweat bees prefer more open-faced sunflowers. Non-native plants may not provide pollinators with enough nectar or pollen or may be inedible to butterfly or moth caterpillars. Pollinators provide food for birds and insects as well as overwintering habitats. Pollinator gardens can be incorporated in existing beds or help to replace an area of lawn. Native pollinators for our area include Joe pye weed ( Eupatorium fistulosum ), Swamp milkweed ( Asclepias incarnata ), Hoary mountain mint ( Pycnanthemum incanum ), and Blazing star ( Liatris spicata ). For more information: https://www.jerseyyards.org/create-a-jersey-friendly-yard/pollinators/ AUDUBON NATIVE PLANT DATABASE Plants for Pollinators Brochure (pdf) Butterfly Nectar Plants NJ (pdf) Native Butterfly Plants NJNPS (pdf) Pollinator Meadows from Seed (pdf) PERENNIALS Landscaping choices have meaningful effects on the populations of birds and the insects they need to survive Perennial flowering plants can be the show stoppers in a native gardens. These flowers are also wonderful for attracting pollinators such as butterflies, including monarch butterflies which require Orange Milkweed ( Asclepias tuberosa ) to survive. Hummingbirds especially love Scarlet Bee Balm ( Monarda didyma ) or Cardinal Flower ( Lobelia cardinalis ). Native plants are uniquely adapted to a specific region’s climate, soil type, and growing conditions. We are lucky in Rumson to have many beautiful native plants that are easy to maintain, provide year-round interest and habitat in the garden and can make our property more resilient. Here are a few of the many compelling reasons to include native plants in your landscape. Below are a few native plants to consider. Flowering Perennials: Orange Milkweed ( Asclepias tuberosa ): The caterpillars of Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed as their only source of food and the flowers are essential to native bees. These are perennial plants (meaning they will come back year after year) and can be purchased as plants or grown from seed. Blooms May-September. Scarlet Bee Balm ( Monarda didyma ) or Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis): Ruby-throated hummingbirds love both of these elegant bright red flowers! Bee balm and cardinal flower are both hardy plants with showy perennial flower that will bloom May-October and can be purchased as a plant or grown from seed. Purple Coneflower ( Echinacea purpurea ): These beautiful flowers attract pollinators all summer long, and in the fall, you may see goldfinches feasting on the seeds. Coneflowers are a perennial plant that will bloom from April to September, and can be purchased as a plant or grown from seed. There are many ways to include these and other native plants into your property. They can be incorporated into existing garden beds or used to convert turf to a pollinator garden. If you are out of space some plants can even be grown in containers on a patio or porch. You have the power as an individual gardener to help build our local ecosystems! For more information: https://www.audubon.org/native-plants Monmouth County Native Perennials (pdf) Butterfly Nectar Plants NJ (pdf) ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Native ornamental grasses are a natural replacement for invasive species. Big Bluestem ( Andropogon gerardii ) is a tall, attractive, drought-tolerant native grass with colorful foliage and enormous benefits for wildlife. Perrenial Grasses are particularly good at preventing soil erosion along a riverbank or in troublesome spots in your yard. Native grasses are easy to care for and these grasses prefer dry, sandy, poor soil and are drought tolerant. Native grasses provide food and shelter for insects and wildlife and are deer resistant. Leave grasses up all winter for added interest and cut back in the early spring. Native grasses are an ideal choice for a sloped area that is prone to erosion. As can bee seen in this illustration, like all natives plants, the root structure of native grasses reaches much much deeper than typical turf grass.. This not only allows plant to survive in more adverse conditions and improves soil quality, but it serves to bind the fragile top layer and sublayers of soil together, preventing erosion. For more information: http://www.npsnj.org/plant_lists/groundcovers.html Monmouth County Native Grasses (pdf) SHRUBS Shrubs not only add structure to a garden but can provide fantastic year-round interest with flowers and leaf color. A great example of this is American Witchhazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ), one of the first flowers to appear in late winter/early spring and showing colorful leaves again in the fall. Shrubs can also be a source of fruit; Highbush Blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum ) has delicious fruit as does Serviceberry ( Amelanchier alnifolia ). For native evergreen shrubs, consider Inkberry Holly ( Ilex glabra ) or Mountain Laurel. For more information: Monmouth County Native Shrubs (pdf) Monmouth County Native Vines (pdf) http://www.npsnj.org/plant_lists/deep_shade.html TREES Native trees are a wonderful and long-lasting addition to any landscape. Trees such as the Red Oak ( Quercus rubra ) are a keystone species and support numerous birds, insects and mammals. The American Holly (Ilex opaca) can work well as a green fence between properties or along a busy road. If you are looking for flowering trees, Eastern Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) has lovely pink flowers in the spring and Flowering Dogwood ( Cornus florida ) is always a classic choice. For more information: Monmouth County Native Trees (pdf) http://www.npsnj.org/plant_lists/deep_shade.html NATIVE PLANTS FOR SPECIFIC GROWING CONDITIONS Native plants can solve many issues including shady areas and slopes. There are many that are deer resistant. And natives can be used as foundation plantings and as a living fence. Shade: There is no need to sacrifice color and interest in a shaded area in your garden. Some native plants that work well in shaded areas include Dutchman’s breeches ( Dicentra cucllaria ), Trout lilly ( Erythronium americanum ), Asters and Goldenrod. For more information please visit: http://www.npsnj.org/plant_lists/deep_shade.html Sun: You can take advantage of a sunny spot to feature many colorful native plants such as Redstem Dogwood ( Cornus sericea ) Black-eyed Susans ( Rudbeckia hirta ), and Purple Coneflower ( Echinacea purpurea ). Dry: The beauty of natives is that there are plants adapted to many conditions found in nature. If you have a particularly dry area there is no need to irrigate. The roots of native plants dig deeper into the ground than non-natives to access water. Good choices include Northern Bayberry ( Morella pensylvanica ), Grey Goldenrod ( Solidago nemoralis ) and Christmas Fern ( Polystichum acrostichoides ). Wet: As with dry conditions, there are also native plants that thrive in moist soil. Look for River Birch ( Betula nigra ), Winterberry ( Ilex verticillata ) and Summersweet ( Clethra alnifolia ). For more information please visit: http://www.npsnj.org/plant_lists/easy_semishade_moist.html Slope: A sloped area can be difficult to mow and prone to erosion, so why not turn it into a native meadow? Native perennials and grasses such as Tickseed ( Coreopsis spp. ) and Prairie dropseed ( Sporobolus heterolepis ) work wonderfully here. Foundation Plantings: Foundation plantings at the front of your home are a great place to consider native alternatives. Good options include Inkberry (Ilex glabra), Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) and Red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea). Living/green fence: Green fences can divide properties, disguise pool equipment and act as a buffer from busy streets. Native plants to think about for this purpose are American Holly ( Ilex opaca ), Mountain laurel ( Kalmia latifolia ) and Eastern Red Cedar ( Juniperus virginiana ). Containers: Native plants can even have a home in beautiful planters around your property. Consider flowering plants such as Coneflower ( Echinacea spp. ), Anise hyssop ( Agastache foeniculum ), Hairy beardstounge ( Penstemon hirsutus ) and Heath aster ( Symphyotrichum ericoides ). Coastal Gardens: Some residents may have gardens located close to the waterline, which have their own unique requirements. Native plants are perfect to handle these conditions! Beach plum ( Prunus maritima ), Prickly Pear cactus ( Optunia ), and grasses such as Sedge ( Carex pendula ) all are happy near the water. For more information please visit: https://www.gardenguides.com/list_7476645_plants-native-new-jersey-shore.html Deer Resistant: Oh deer! Our resident white-tailed deer are abundant and love to munch their way through our gardens. Fortunately there are a number of native plants that are deer resistant including Anise Hyssop ( Agastache ), Bayberry ( Myrica pennsylvanica ) and Arrowwood Viburnum ( Viburnum dentatum ). For more information: Deer Resistant Native Plants (pdf) Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance (Rutgers NJAES) (pdf) https://pinelandsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/native-plants-for-landscaping-and-gardening.pdf Previous Next

< Back 50 FORREST AVENUE Year Built: 1922 Property Description Block: 42 Lot: 9 Year Built: 1922 Style: Dutch Colonial Foundation: Block Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Renovated in kind

< Back 5 CHURCH ST Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 33 Lot: 3 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American Colonial Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated using modern materials.

< Back 59 RUMSON ROAD Year Built: 1884 Property Description Block: 134 Lot: 1 Year Built: 1884 Style: Queen Anne Architect: Edward L. Woodruff Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Moved from Ward Ave to its current location in 1890. See Shaping a Superlative Suburb p 103 for additional information.

< Back 23 FORREST AVENUE Year Built: 1917 Property Description Block: 39 Lot: 21 Year Built: 1917 Style: American Bungalow Foundation: Masonry Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Maintained over time using more modern materials.

< Back 55 CENTER STREET Year Built: 1906 Property Description Block: 62 Lot: 28 Year Built: 1906 Style: Modified Structure Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Structure altered over time. Little of the original is existing. Current location of the Junior League of Monmouth County

< Back 19 NORTH STREET Year Built: 1917 Property Description Block: 46 Lot: 15 Year Built: 1917 Style: American Bungalow Foundation: Masonry Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Well maintained using modern materials.

< Back 40 WATERMAN AVENUE Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 139 Lot: 4 Year Built: 1904 Style: Modified Bungalow Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated using modern materials.