Dr. James Ennis Sheehan — RIP
Note: For sure he’s a member of “America’s Greatest Generation.” Dr. Jim Sheehan (my family knew him as “Uncle Blackie”) was also an “anchor...
Author: Greg Kelly
End of the Railroad
The last day of business for the Monmouth Beach Train Station was Christmas Eve 1945. Rail service was officially “abandoned” then by authority of...
Monmouth Beach Beginnings …
Coastal history on the Monmouth Beach area dates back to the late 1600s, but it didn’t become an official community until the early 1900s...
The Mayors of Sea Bright
Back in 2017 Sea Bright Councilman Marc Leckstein and I together agreed to form a Sea Bright Historical Society — the first in borough...
George Sheehan: “The Running Doc”
My physician-father called him a “true genius.” Dad also said that the two men practiced medicine together in Red Bank, NJ for the better...
Monmouth Beach’s “Bronze Star” Couple
My physician-dad had plenty of doctor buddies, but only one was included in his bedside photograph collection when he died in March 2007. My...
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...
For Local Golfers: Two Gems
Golf at the Old Orchard Country Club and the Suneagles Golf Club Summertime at the Jersey Shore means that area golfers can take the...
Summer of ’23
Local Stories Worth a Look … Summer season on the Jersey Shore is here. Have a look at this “Summer of ’23” post and...
Celebrating a Forgotten Father
My siblings sometimes tell me that I tend to over-glorify my physician-dad and his life. Perhaps … but I’m a storyteller and my father...
Monmouth Beach — Not Yet $10 Million
’23 Monmouth Beach Municipal Budget: $9.9 Million In a time of high inflation — and even higher municipal spending — the borough’s financial team...
Summer Story: Everybody in the Pool!
One summer in Monmouth Beach … I arrived at the beach club around 7 am. That was the usual starting time for my summer...
Some Favorite Doctor Movies
My father was a big fan of movies. He said they helped him relax from his work as a busy physician. He passed the...
Writing: Talking & Tutoring
There’s always room for more good writers. Even one can make a difference. The literacy of our state’s youth — already underwhelming — is...
What’s Your Favorite Burger?
The average American family dines on burgers about three times a week. Adults like them, kids like them. For serious fans so much goes...
Marc Leckstein for Sea Bright Borough Council
Thanks to all — Marc won and will be returning to the borough council in ’24 … Although it’s a MonmouthBeachLife.com website, I’m really...
