50 Years of Weekly Newspapers …
In the spring of 1976, Michael Booth launched a Long Branch weekly newspaper, The Atlanctiville. That was 50 years ago. Mike remains in the...
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“MBI” — Hospitable & Raucous
“A borough landmark” Resting on the banks of Manahasset Creek was the landmark Monmouth Beach Inn. This hospitable and sometimes raucous bar and boardinghouse...
Long Branch Pier Fire — 39 Years Ago
Lost city summers … Long Branch has a storied history as a beach resort, with its iconic pier playing a central role in that...
Long Branch Stadium: Cars & Canines
It’s difficult to narrow down a true name. It opened as Ocean Park in 1934 and closed as Long Branch Stadium in 1957. Over...
Fargo in Monmouth Beach History …
The Wells Fargo Bank branch on Beach Road closed its doors permanently in October 2025 after 57 years of business. Making for a bitter...
Galilee Fishermen: “Harvesting the Sea”
Today, few people know or remember that Monmouth Beach was once a thriving commercial fishing village. While many local anglers still regularly cast off...
Monmouth Beach Life Photo Collection
Digital Discovery: Facts & Photos on Sea Bright, Long Branch, and Sandy Hook … My goal with this website has been to create something...
Monmouth Beach Politics: J & J Style
From the official beginning of Monmouth Beach in 1906 — for nearly half of that time — a dynamic father-son combo ran things as...
Jay W. Ross: MB’s Ultimate Philanthropist
Jay W. Ross was strong and serious, hard-working and honest, principled and opinionated. The man knew what he wanted. Thankfully, he wanted to help...
Hazard — “Hospital with a Heart”
E.C. Hazard, MD & his Hospital … This forgotten city healthcare institution — known as the “Hospital with a Heart” – was opened in...
Memorable House, Memorable Families
Toy King … Confederate Yankee … Knighted Doctor … Master Pattern Maker all under one roof — If you’re even moderately familiar with Monmouth...
MB Borough Hall — History & Photos
The stately building on the southwest corner of Beach Road and Willow Avenue — the Monmouth Beach Borough Hall — has been the heartbeat...
History of Shore Regional High School
The concept of a NJ shore-area high school was discussed as early as 1955. In the following years, four local towns — Monmouth Beach,...
MBPD: A History of Serving & Protecting
Good Guys in Blue … A main reason why Monmouth Beach is such an outstanding community is because residents trust that they live in...
My “Monmouth College” Path …
My early days at Monmouth College were potentially very gloomy times. By 1981 my home life was a bit rough. I’d lost two young...
Images of Sea Bright …
Classic photos of a seaside borough … Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach have a lot in common. So much in fact — for about...
Long Branch Pier & Boardwalk History
I witnessed the incineration of a city landmark … It had an aura and electricity all its own. Today, few people know, and even...
