Rumson is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the

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, the borough’s population was 7,343, reflecting a 3.1% increase from the 7,122 enumerated at the

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,DP-1 – Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Rumson borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 19, 2012.Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Rumson borough
, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed July 19, 2012. in turn a decline of 15 (−0.2%) from the 7,137 counted at the 2000 Census. Rumson was formed by an act of the

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on March 15, 1907, from portions of Shrewsbury Township, based on results of a referendum held on June 18, 1907.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 184. Accessed July 19, 2012.

History

Legend has it that the borough's name is derived from early European settlers who bought the land from the local

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Native Americans in exchange for some rum. But as far back as 1663, long before the area was officially named Rumson, Native Americans called it "Navarumsunk". Over the years it has been shortened to "Rumson", though sources also talk of a Chief Alumson as a source of the name. Other names Rumson has been known by include Black Point, Port Washington and Oceanic. Rumson was purchased by English settlers in pieces. The first purchase was dated January 25, 1665, and it included parts of Middletown. The rest of the area was purchased later that year. Rumson is known for its many sprawling 19th-century estates located along the shores of the Navesink and

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rivers and along historic Rumson Road, which serves as one of Rumson's main thoroughfares. Now an upscale suburb, Rumson was then a

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for wealthy New York bankers and industrialists. The oldest of Rumson's homes was the Tredwell House, named after a family that summered there for almost 100 years. The oldest part of the house was from 1670, and the estate once occupied . It was the second-oldest building in Monmouth County when it was destroyed by fire in June 2006. The Lauriston Mansion, built in 1870 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002, is a home constructed in the Colonial Revival style. Originally, the home sat on of land, which over the years were parceled out, leaving of land. Plans have been submitted to demolish the building, which the developer stated could not be renovated, and to replace it with townhomes that would include affordable housing, leading Preservation New Jersey to declare the home "endangered" as of 2020. In the 19th century, Rumson's summer residents enjoyed many activities, such as swimming and boating in the adjacent Navesink River and the Atlantic Ocean, or taking wagon rides. In winter, residents used the river for

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ing.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 7.11 square miles (18.42 km²), including 5.07 square miles (13.12 km²) of land and 2.05 square miles (5.30 km²) of water (28.76%). It has a

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(''Cfa'') and average monthly temperatures range from 32.5 °F in January to 75.2 °F in July

Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities, Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include East Oceanic, Elsemere, Oceanic, Rumson Bluffs, Rumson Hills and

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. The borough borders the Monmouth County municipalities of Fair Haven,

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, Middletown Township, Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright.

Demographics

Census 2010

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010

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showed that (in 2010

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dollars) median household income was $134,281 (with a margin of error of +/− $18,300) and the median family income was $157,188 (+/− $28,308). Males had a median income of $140,885 (+/− $25,278) versus $56,071 (+/− $16,014) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $79,388 (+/− $10,219). About 3.8% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Census 2000

As of the

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there were 7,137 people, 2,452 households, and 1,988 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,366.0 people per square mile (527.9/km²). There were 2,610 housing units at an average density of 499.5 per square mile (193.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.77% White, 0.24% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Rumson borough, New Jersey
, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 19, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 – Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Rumson borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 19, 2012. There were 2,452 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.29. In the borough the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median resident age was 39.2 years old. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $120,865, and the median income for a family was $140,668. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $47,260 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $73,692. About 3.4% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 0.7% of those age 65 or over.

Sports

The Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club, established in 1877, is the oldest continuously active tennis club in the United States.

Parks and recreation

Public parks consist of Meadowridge Park, Piping Rock Park, Riverside Park, Rogers Park, "Teddy's Playground" at Victory Park, and West Park. Teddy's Playground was named after Edward “Teddy” Hall Gmelich, a 1-1/2-year-old who loved going to the park, and had died from a disease that had spread to his heart. The Rumson Country Club is a consolidation of the Rumson Polo Club and the Meadow Yacht Club and the Sea Bright Yacht Club. Bingham Hall serves as a center for social gatherings, recreational activities, and fundraisers.

Government

Local government

::''See:

List of mayors of Rumson, New Jersey Rumson, New Jersey, was incorporated on June 18, 1907. It is governed under the Borough (New Jersey), borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a mayor and a borough council comprising six council members, with ...

'' Rumson is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the Borough Council, with all positions elected

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on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council is comprised of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 58. The Borough form of government used by Rumson is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. , the Mayor of Rumson is Republican Joseph K. Hemphill, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2023. Members of the Borough Council are Council President John J. Conklin III (R, 2024), Gary Casazza (R, 2023), James Clayton Kingsbery (R, 2022), Michael F. Lospinuso (R, 2022; appointed to fill an unexpired term), Sarah Pomphrey (R, 2024) and Robert Swikart (R, 2023).Mayor and Council
Borough of Rumson. Accessed April 19, 2022. "The Governing Body of the Borough of Rumson is made up by the Mayor and Council who are elected by the residents. There are six Council members who are currently made up of one woman and six men. The Mayor has a four-year term and the Council members have three-year terms."November 2, 2021 General Election Official Results
Monmouth County, New Jersey, December 13, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.November 3, 2020 General Election Official Results
Monmouth County, New Jersey, updated November 3, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.General Election November 5, 2019 Official Results
Monmouth County, New Jersey Clerk, updated December 16, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020. In January 2022, the Borough Council selected Michael F. Lospinuso from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Laura R. Atwell until she resigned from office the previous December. Councilmember Frank E. Shanley submitted a letter of resignation that took effect as of December 31, 2014, and was replaced in January 2015 by John J. Conklin III, who was selected by the Borough Council from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee. In 2018, the borough had an average property tax bill of $20,602, the highest in the county, compared to an average bill of $8,767 statewide.

Federal, state, and county representation

Rumson is located in the 6th Congressional District2022 Redistricting Plan
New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 8, 2022. and is part of New Jersey's 13th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District

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. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
New Jersey

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. Accessed October 30, 2019. Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Rumson had been in the 11th state legislative district.''2011 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
, p. 64, New Jersey

. Accessed May 22, 2015. Prior to the 2010 Census, Rumson had been part of the , a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections. Monmouth County is governed by a

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comprised of five members who are elected

to serve three year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director. , Monmouth County's Commissioners are Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R,

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(R, Colts Neck Township, 2023), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township, 2022), and Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township, 2023). Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are

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Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township),

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Shaun Golden (R, 2022; Howell Township) and

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Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township).

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 5,166 registered voters in Rumson, of which 953 (18.4%) were registered as Democrats, 1,827 (35.4%) were registered as

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and 2,383 (46.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were three voters registered as Libertarians or

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. In the 2016 Presidential election in Rumson, Republican Donald J. Trump received 54.9% (2,131 votes cast) in contrast with Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton's 41.0% (1,592 votes cast). Other candidates received 4.0% (158 votes cast). In the previous

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, Republican

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received 68.2% of the vote (2,446 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 31.0% (1,111 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (29 votes), among the 3,610 ballots cast by the borough's 5,384 registered voters (24 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 67.1%. In the 2008 presidential election, Republican

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received 59.7% of the vote (2,470 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 37.3% (1,543 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (52 votes), among the 4,136 ballots cast by the borough's 5,303 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.0%. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 63.8% of the vote (2,590 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 34.9% (1,418 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (40 votes), among the 4,060 ballots cast by the borough's 5,084 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 79.9. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 80.2% of the vote (1,925 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 18.1% (435 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (39 votes), among the 2,438 ballots cast by the borough's 5,330 registered voters (39 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 45.7%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 71.6% of the vote (2,019 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 22.8% (644 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 4.9% (138 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (11 votes), among the 2,819 ballots cast by the borough's 5,139 registered voters, yielding a 54.9% turnout.

Education

The Rumson School District serves public school students in

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through

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. As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 999 students and 96.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 10.4:1.District information for Rumson Borough School District

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. Accessed April 1, 2020. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the

) are Deane-Porter Elementary School with 385 students in grades Pre-K–3 and Forrestdale Middle School with 608 students in grade 4–8. Public school students in

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through twelfth grades attend

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, a regional, four-year comprehensive public high school serving students from both Fair Haven and Rumson, where the school is located. As of the 2018–2019 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 983 students and 84.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

of 11.6:1. In 2016, '' Newsweek'' ranked RFH the 144th best high school in the United States. Seats on the high school district's nine-member

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are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with five seats assigned to Rumson. Private schools in Rumson include Holy Cross School for grades K–8, which operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton. In 2015, Holy Cross School was one of 15 schools in New Jersey, and one of six private schools, recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in the exemplary high performing category by the United States Department of Education. Founded in 1926 and developed under the principles of its organizer B. Lord Buckley, Rumson Country Day School serves students in preschool through eighth grade and was recognized in 1998-99 by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality and by Monmouth County. No Interstate, U.S. or state highways directly serve Rumson. The most prominent road through the town is County Route 520 (Rumson Road).

Public transportation

Transportation to New York is available via NJ Transit's train service from either the

or Red Bank stations on the North Jersey Coast Line. Transportation to

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is also available from Red Bank or Little Silver. Many of Rumson's residents work in the

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industry and commute to

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on the high-speed SeaStreak ferry that leaves from nearby

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or an hour to

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. NJ Transit offers local bus service on the 835 route.

Notable people

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People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Rumson include: *

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(1846–1931), financier, benefactor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, part-time resident *

Arthur Ashkin Arthur Ashkin (September 2, 1922 – September 21, 2020) was an American scientist and Nobel laureate who worked at Bell Laboratories and Lucent Technologies. Ashkin has been considered by many as the father of optical tweezers, "LaserFest – th ...

(1922–2020), scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018 *

James C. Auchincloss James Coats Auchincloss (January 19, 1885 – October 2, 1976) was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented northern coastal region of New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–196 ...

(1885–1976), served eleven terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1965 as a Republican from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district after being a member of the Rumson borough council from 1930 to 1937 and serving as

Mayor of Rumson, New Jersey Rumson, New Jersey, was incorporated on June 18, 1907. It is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a mayor and a borough council comprising six council members, with all positions electe ...

from 1938 to 1943, when he was elected to Congress *

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(born 1970), host of '' Special Report with Bret Baier'' on the

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William Warren Barbour William Warren Barbour (July 31, 1888November 22, 1943) was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from 1931 to 1937 and again from 1938 until his death in office in 1943. He was also a bus ...

(1888–1943), represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from 1931 to 1937 and 1938–1943, in addition to serving as a member of the Rumson Borough Council in 1922 and as

from 1923 to 1928 *

Virginia Bauer Virginia Samaras Bauer is an advocate for families of the victims of the September 11 terror attacks and a government leader in New Jersey. She currently is CFO of a security technology company that develops and markets proprietary software. She ...

(born 1956), lobbyist for families of the victims of the September 11 terror attacks who is a Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey *

Alfred N. Beadleston Alfred Nash Beadleston, Jr. (February 20, 1912 – January 18, 2000) was an American Republican Party politician who served as Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and President of the New Jersey Senate. Biography Beadleston was born ...

(1912–2000), served as Mayor of Shrewsbury, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and President of the

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(born 1962), rock musician, actor and former resident, who lives along the Navesink River in Middletown (across the river from Rumson) *

Clifford G. Bond Clifford George Bond (born February 23, 1948) is a retired American Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2001–2004 and as Special Envoy for Srebrenica in 2007–2008. He was also Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. in Estonia. Bond earned an undergra ...

(born 1950), economist and former

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Dorothy Bond Dorothy Irene Bond (later Dorothy Irene Dobson and Dorothy Irene Jenkins; 1921 – 20 November 1952), known professionally as Dorothy Bond, was an English coloratura soprano whose star shone brightly but briefly. She was noted for the purity of ...

(1921–1952), soprano * Matthew Borden (1842–1912), textile company owner * Edward Bowes (1874–1946), creator and host of '' Major Bowes Amateur Hour'' * Bill Britton (born 1955), professional golfer *

Martha Davis Coe Martha Davis Coe (April 24, 1907 - November 11, 1986) was a musician, composer, PR executive and inventor. She was on the staff of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) for ten years. Personal life Martha Laysa Davis was the second child of Bret C. Dav ...

(1907–1986), musician, composer, PR executive and inventor *

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(1868–1926), Mayor of Rumson who served on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders *

Marshall Criser Marshall McAllister Criser, Jr. (born September 4, 1928) is an American corporate lawyer and former university administrator. Criser is a native of New Jersey, and earned his bachelor's and law degrees before becoming a practicing attorney. H ...

(born 1928), President of the University of Florida from 1984 to 1989 *

Peter Hood Ballantine Cumming Peter Hood Ballantine Cumming (August 1, 1910 – November 16, 1988) was an executive in several firms and served as Mayor of Rumson, New Jersey from 1950 to 1951. Personal life He was born on August 1, 1910. He was the great-grandson of Peter B ...

(1910–1988), Mayor of Rumson in the 1950s * Pete Dawkins (born 1938), former U.S. Army Brigadier General,

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winner,

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and businessman who ran in

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for the United States Senate seat held by Frank Lautenberg, losing 54%–46% * Lewis Eisenberg (born 1942), United States Ambassador to Italy and San Marino since 2017 * Christian William Feigenspan (1876–1939), brewer * Randy Foye (born 1983),

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for the Oklahoma City Thunder * Vic Ghezzi (1910–1976), professional golfer *

James P. Gordon James Power Gordon (March 20, 1928 – June 21, 2013) was an American physicist known for his work in the fields of optics and quantum electronics. His contributions include the design, analysis and construction of the first maser in 1954 as ...

(1928–2013), physicist known for his work in optics and quantum electronics *

Mason Welch Gross Mason Welch Gross (June 3, 1911 – October 11, 1977) was an United States of America, American television quiz show personality and academic who served as the sixteenth University president, President of Rutgers University, serving from 195 ...

(1911–1977),

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personality and academic who served as the sixteenth President of Rutgers University * Siobhan Fallon Hogan (born 1961), actress who appeared on film in ''

Forrest Gump ''Forrest Gump'' is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth. It is based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom and stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and ...

'', '' Men in Black'' and '' The Negotiator'' and was a former cast member of '' Saturday Night Live'' *

Kevork Hovnanian Kevork S. Hovnanian (1923 – September 24, 2009) was an Armenian-American businessman and home builder, who founded Hovnanian Enterprises in 1959. He remained the president and chief executive officer of Hovnanian Enterprises until his retirement i ...

(1923–2009), businessman and

home builder A home, or domicile, is a space used as a permanent or semi-permanent residence for one or many humans, and sometimes various companion animals. It is a fully or semi sheltered space and can have both interior and exterior aspects to it. H ...

, founder of Hovnanian Enterprises * Deborah Lee James (born 1958), 23rd Secretary of the Air Force * Kristjan Järvi (born 1972), conductor * Neeme Järvi (born 1937), Estonian-born conductor who emigrated to the United States and settled in Rumson, with his musician sons Paavo and KristjanWise, Brian
"A Maestro And His Plans For Reshaping An Orchestra"
'' The New York Times'', April 18, 2004. Accessed September 27, 2015. "A year after the incident, the Jarvi family – his wife, Lillia; his sons, Paavo and Kristjan; and his daughter, Maarika – packed their bags and settled in Rumson." * Paavo Järvi (born 1962), conductor * James F. Kelley (1902–1996), President of Seton Hall College (now Seton Hall University) from 1936 to 1949 * Brian Kennedy, head coach for the NJIT Highlanders men's basketball team * Queen Latifah (born 1970), actress * Tingye Li (1931–2012), Chinese-American scientist known for his work in the fields of microwaves, lasers and optical communication * Catarina Lindqvist (born 1963), former professional tennis player * Heather Locklear (born 1961), actress, lived in Rumson while married to Richie Sambora *

Phyllis Stadler Lyon Phyllis Stadler Lyon, formerly Phyllis Marie Stadler, is an American former field hockey player who played on the United States women's national field hockey team, U.S. women's national field hockey team from 1958 to 1965. She was in the first cl ...

, former field hockey player who played om the U.S. women's national field hockey team *

Enrique Marcatili Enrique A. J. Marcatili (born July 22, 1925, in Villa María Córdoba, Argentina - died January 19, 2021, in N.J.) was an Argentine-American physicist. Together with Stewart E. Miller Stewart E. Miller (September 1, 1918 – February 27, 1990) wa ...

(1925–2021), winner of the IEEE's Baker Prize and pioneer in optical fiber research *

Rob Margolies Rob Margolies (born February 28, 1983) is an American film producer and director. Margolies grew up in Rumson, New Jersey and graduated from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in the class of 2001 before going on to study filmmaking at the ...

(born 1983), film director and screenwriter *

Robert H. McCarter Robert Harris McCarter (April 28, 1859 – May 30, 1941) was an American lawyer who served as the Attorney General of New Jersey from 1903 until 1908, succeeding his brother Thomas N. McCarter. McCarter was born in Newton, New Jersey, in 1859 to ...

(1859–1941), New Jersey Attorney General from 1903 to 1908 *

Thomas N. McCarter Thomas Nesbitt McCarter (October 20, 1867 – October 23, 1955) was an American lawyer who served as the Attorney General of New Jersey from 1902 until 1903, resigning to organize the Public Service Corporation, Public Service Corporation of N ...

(1867–1955), New Jersey Attorney General from 1902 to 1903 *

Jane Milmore Jane Milmore (March 25, 1955 – February 4, 2020) was an American playwright, screenwriter, television producer and actress. Biography Born in Laramie, Wyoming, to Joan Marie Judge and John Edward Milmore, Milmore was of Irish descent and was on ...

(born 1955), playwright * Jennifer Milmore (born 1969), actress * Gloria Monty (1921–2006), television producer best known for her work in the field of

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, most notably her tenure at ''

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'' *

John A. Mulheren John A. Mulheren Jr. (June 20, 1949 in The Bronx, New York — December 15, 2003 in Rumson, New Jersey) was an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. Biography Born in the Bronx, Mulheren was a Wall Street icon who earned millions ...

(1949–2003), philanthropist and Wall Street financier * Ryan Murphy (born 1983), former professional ice hockey player who was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the

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* Bob Ojeda (born 1957), former pitcher in the major leagues, pitched for the Mets, Yankees, Indians, Red Sox and Dodgers from 1980 to 1994 *

James S. Parkes Monmouth County, New Jersey, is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, who choose a director from among themselves. Prior to January 1st, 2021 this position was known as the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Pursuant to legislation passed in ...

(1897–1985), politician, who served on the Red Bank Borough Council and as a member of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders *

Rob Petitti Rob Christopher Petitti (born May 21, 1982) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams and Carolina Panthers. He played college football at the ...

(born 1982),

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for the New Orleans Saints of the

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* Charlie Puth (born 1991), singer-songwriter and record producer *

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(born 1994), singer-songwriter *

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(born ), NFL on-field official from 1988 to 2008 * James Randi (1928–2020), "The Amazing Randi", stage magician and scientific skeptic Randi lived in small house in Rumson in the 1960s, whose premises included a sign that read: "Randi — charlatan". *

Leah Ray Leah Ray Hubbard (February 16, 1915 – May 27, 1999) was an American singer and actress born in Norfolk, Virginia. She sang with major dance bands and acted in more than a dozen motion pictures. Big-band vocalist Soon after Ray moved to Califor ...

(1915–1999), big band singer and actress *

Nelson Riddle Nelson Smock Riddle Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was an American arranger, composer, bandleader and orchestrator whose career stretched from the late 1940s to the mid-1980s. He worked with many world-famous vocalists at Capitol Records ...

(1921–1985), arranger and composer. Riddle spent his summers as a teen in Rumson and attended high school in Rumson during his senior year * Bill Robinson (1918–2007), sailor and author about sailing *

Richie Sambora Richard Stephen Sambora (born July 11, 1959) is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013. He and lead singer Jon Bon Jovi formed the main songwri ...

(born 1959), guitarist for

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Rumson's patrols, alarms keep criminals at bay
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'' by Dina Maasarani, August 19, 1998. "Police also keep a file on every home with an alarm system and, of course, know exactly where celebrities including Bruce Springsteen, Heather Locklear and Richie Sambora, and Jon Bon Jovi live." *

Patti Scialfa Vivienne Patricia Scialfa ( ; born July 29, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Scialfa has been a member of the E Street Band since 1984 and has been married to Bruce Springsteen since 1991. In 2014, Scialfa was inducted into ...

(born 1953), singer-songwriter * Henry Selick (born 1952), stop motion director, producer and writer who is best known for directing '' The Nightmare Before Christmas'', '' James and the Giant Peach'' and '' Coraline'' * Dr.

George A. Sheehan George A. Sheehan (November 5, 1918 – November 1, 1993) was an American physician, senior athlete, and author best known for his writings about the sport of running. His book, "Running & Being: The Total Experience", became a New York Times best ...

(1918–1993), cardiologist who authored numerous books on running and life, including the New York Times best seller ''Running & Being'' *

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(born 1949), rock 'n roll musician * Melissa Stark (born 1973), television personality and sportscaster who works as a reporter for the NFL Network *

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(born 1997), snowboarder who has been selected to compete in snowboardcross for the United States at the

2018 Winter Olympics , nations = 93 , athletes = 2,922 (1,680 men and 1,242 women) , events = 102 in 7 sports (15 disciplines) , opening = , closing = , opened_by = President Moon Jae-in , cauldron = Kim Yun-a , stadium = Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium , winte ...

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* Lynn Tilton (born 1959), businesswoman * Sonny Werblin (1910–1991), sports executive *

Alice White Alice White (born Alva White; August 25, 1904Katz, Ephraim (1979). ''The Film Encyclopedia: The Most Comprehensive Encyclopedia of World Cinema in a Single Volume''. Perigee Books. , pg. 1228. – February 19, 1983) was an American film ac ...

(1908–2007), award-winning author, playwright, editor, teacher and performer *

James R. Zazzali James Ronald Zazzali (born June 17, 1937) is an American jurist who served as Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from October 26, 2006, until his retirement on June 17, 2007. He previously served as an associate justice of the Supreme ...

(born 1937), former Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Courtvia Associated Press
"New Jersey / Zazzali Becomes State's Top Judge"
'' The Press of Atlantic City'', October 27, 2006. Accessed March 10, 2011. "Zazzali, a Democrat from Rumson, replaces Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz, who retired Wednesday – the day before her 70th birthday, the mandatory age for retirement from the post."

Gallery

Image:Rumson_New_Home.jpg, New home construction in Rumson Image:Rumson_New_Hall.jpg, New borough hall construction Image:Rumson_Black_Point.jpg, Battle of Black Point historical marker Image:Rumson_WW_I.jpg, Rumson World War I memorial Image:Rumson_Shield.jpg, Rumson shield Image:Rumson_Playground_Statue.jpg, "Teddy's Playground" in local park

References

External links

Borough of Rumson
{{Authority control 1907 establishments in New Jersey Boroughs in Monmouth County, New Jersey Populated places established in 1907 Borough form of New Jersey government