Lifeguard or Doctor?
Seeking More Summertime … The summer before my father began his medical school studies — nearly 85 years ago — he was worked as...
Author: Greg Kelly
Ditchdiggers, Daughters, and Doctors
I’ve admired the medical profession all of my life. My physician-father sort of insisted. Turns out it’s pretty easy. My many years of running...
4 Favorite TV Doctors
I’m a product of the TV generation. I’ve watched a lot of television (though not nearly as much lately). And one of my usual...
Monmouth Beach’s Political Beginnings
On March 9, 1906, Monmouth Beach was officially incorporated as a borough by virtue of an act signed by the N.J. Secretary of State,...
“Monmouth Beach-to-Saratoga”
Every year around this time I think about my late father-in-law, James F. Norton, Jr. Each summer he would make a sojourn from Monmouth...
Doctors: Did You Know?
There’s no question that earning a medical degree takes some smarts. My physician-dad from Monmouth Beach would tell me that the profession was “the...
A Building Grows in Sea Bright …
“The Break” in “The Neighborhood” The first residential high-rise in downtown Sea Bright is coming together smartly. As a merger of ocean & river...
Golf: Mastery of the Game
The Masters Tournament — the crown jewel of professional golf — is played every April. I have very fond memories of this annual spring...
Help the New MBEF …
“Dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of Monmouth Beach students. Through community fundraising and an annual grant collaborative process, the MBEF provides funding for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
