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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 2

A round-up of useful information and events happening around Rumson and Fair Haven today.

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. Cloudy, with a Touch of Justice: Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 64 degrees. Tonight, the temperature will drop down to around 55. With the news of Osama bin Laden's death coming late last night, this weather will give you a chance to stop by local 9/11 memorials and honor those lost in the September 11th attacks. There is a memorial in Piping Rock Park in Rumson and the park across from Borough Hall on River Rd. in Fair Haven.

2. Bin Laden is dead! The news of Osama bin Laden's death spread rapidly across New Jersey on Sunday evening, despite the late hour. Reaction was swift and almost universal: Exultation that one of the United States' most elusive foes was dead, and dead as a result of U.S. action. Rumson-Fair Haven Patch is now looking for your reaction. Click here to let us know how you feel about this incredible news by commenting.

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3. Concert at the Docks: The third-annual Sounds at Sunset concert series kicked off on Friday, April 29 on the refurbished Fair Haven Dock. Over 50 audience members enjoyed the tunes of locals The Band of Two Rivers and Pam McCoy as the sky burst into beautiful orange and purple over the river. Fair Haven Parks and Recreation Director Charlie Hoffmann echoed Connahan’s remarks. “Locals seem to enjoy the cornucopia of great sounds and the social interaction of the neighbors accompanied by such a serene and remarkable setting,” he said. Click to read more about this event and the performers.

4. Give Your Drugs to the Police: Fair Haven residents and others from nearby towns did their part to help dispose of their prescription drugs safely on Saturday, April 30 at the hosted locally by the Fair Haven Police Department (FHPD). People came with Ziplock bags of prescription drugs in hand and placed them in a collection box. The prescription bottles collected at the event filled an entire collection box. Click to read more about this event.

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5. Pink Pancakes: Fair Haven community members woke up early Sunday morning and filled the Fair Haven Fire House for the “Pink Haven” Pancake Breakfast sponsored, by Cub Scout Pack #127. The fire house was brimming with people, all looking forward to enjoying a delicious breakfast while supporting a great cause. This year's breakfast raised over $10,ooo to be split between the Walsh Family Charities, which helps aid in breast cancer research and care, and Paint the Town Pink, a community wide effort presented by Riverview Medical Center to “raise awareness of the importance of breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment.” Click here to watch Lauren Mattia give us a tour of last year's pancake breakfast.


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