Tag: Rumson
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Rumson council approves ordinances and requests
By Vashti Harris Staff Writer RUMSON– The Borough Council passed two ordinances, including one that involved fixing the compensation of borough officers and certain employees. The council also approved an ordinance to amend the borough’s code by amending Chapter eight, the Building and Housing, and Chapter 13, Streets and Sanitation. Prior to passing the two ordinances,…
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Scoring, conditioning has Bulldogs racking up lacrosse wins
By Warren Rappleyea Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s boys’ lacrosse team has won 10 straight matches, and the Bulldogs’ high tempo of play is making life difficult for its opponents. Since dropping a 16-5 decision to Florida-based national power IMG Academy, Rumson-Fair Haven has been nothing short of dominant. The toughest match came against Kinnelon…
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Rumson candidates running in 2017 November ballot
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer RUMSON–Borough Councilmen Gary Casazza and Benjamin W. Day, Jr. have filed for reelection for the upcoming primary elections. Republican candidates Casazza and Day are both running for a three-year borough council term. The filing deadline for candidates seeking to run on a party line was April 3. For independent candidates,…
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Bulldogs aim to repeat last year’s girls’ lacrosse success
By Warren Rappleyea Although 13 members of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s overall Group II girls’ lacrosse championship team graduated in June, plenty of talent remains as the Bulldogs look to repeat. After dropping an opening-day decision to perennially powerful Moorestown High School, Rumson-Fair Haven reeled off 25 successive…
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Ranney debate team claims top prizes at tournament
Ranney Middle School’s debate team won first place for Percentages and second place for Total Team Wins at the Jersey Shore Debate League season tournament recently held in Rumson. The event, which was held at Dean Porter Elementary in Rumson on March 11, attracted teams from Rumson Country Day, Forrestdale Middle School in Rumson Neptune…
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Bulldogs proud of girls’ hoops season despite sectional finals loss
By Matthew Rocco A heartbreaking end to the NJSIAA girls’ basketball tournament — and the entire season — won’t cast a shadow over Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s accomplishments over the past three months. In the Central Jersey, Group II finals, the Bulldogs had a one-point advantage over Manasquan High School thanks to Tori Hyduke’s…
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Library to host talk on immigration
The Oceanic Free Library will host the bipartisan community discussion “Immigration: Blessing or Burden?” at 6:30 p.m. March 30 at 109 Avenue of Two Rivers, Rumson. Bob Galante “The History Doctor” and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School seniors will serve as moderators. All are welcome to attend this free event.
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Scholarship and grant applications available
Applications for scholarships and grants are available for the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) Educational Foundation and are due by May 1. Scholarship awards of $1,500 each will be made to non-traditional students in two categories: 1) students at least 25 years old and returning to school; 2) college students entering their junior…
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Spartans’ Benner captures state 138-pound title in Atlantic City
By Matthew Rocco Ocean Township High School’s Jake Benner is a New Jersey state wrestling champion. The junior brought home a gold medal from Atlantic City March 5 for his first career state title. In the NJSIAA individual tournament, the third-seeded Benner took first place at 138 pounds with a 7-6 upset decision over Gerard Angelo,…
