5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept 21

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

1. Showers Likely: Grab an umbrella as you run out the door. Showers are likely this afternoon into the evening. According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 73 degrees. There will be a southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.  Tonight will be cloudy with a low around 65 degrees and a south wind between 7 and 9 mph.

2. 25 Years of Service:  Lt. William Heath, who retired recently after 25 years of service at the Fair Haven Police Department, is someone coworkers say goes beyond the call of duty. Heath has devoted countless hours of his free time to the children of Fair Haven, volunteering for the fire department and the first aid squad. Come January, his new position will be the chief of the fire department, another volunteer position. A party for Lt. Heath is planned for Sept. 22 at the Nauvoo Grill Club. The cost is $65 per person. Click to read more about this local volunteer.

3. Building a Bridge: Rumson and Middletown residents packed the courtroom at  Monday night for a hearing on the Oceanic Bridge project. Monmouth County Engineer Joseph M. Ettore gave a presentation discussing the need for a new bridge, different design options for the structure, and the importance of public feedback in the early stages of the process. Many locals are in favor of a low-lyng bridge. Click to learn more and tell us what type of bridge you think belongs there.

4. 150 Years: Through triumphs and tribulations, the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson has served as a beacon of hope for a century and a half for its members. Celebrations to mark the church's 150th anniversary have been ongoing, and two have taken place in recent months and two more are coming up in October. Click to learn more about the church and what is planned.

5. Back to School: Parent are invited to join their children at Back to School night at the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School tonight at 7:00 p.m. Get to know the teachers and staff and learn about some of your child's classes. Click for more information.