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...
Author: Greg Kelly
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...
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...
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...
Marriage Over, Consider Options
Growing up in Monmouth Beach I remember that my parents had what you’d call a “good marriage.” Mostly because my mom — as the daughter...
My “Mount Rushmore” of Doctors
I’ve done plenty of reading and writing about physicians during my journalism career. It’s been an honor. The medical doctor culture is rich, its...
What’s Left in Monmouth Beach …
For housing good or ill, Monmouth Beach has become a tear-down community. If you grew up in the town — say 25 years ago...
My Monmouth Beach Football Fathers
I love pro football. And for my NFL appreciation, I credit my father and father-in-law — who were dedicated New York Giants fans. And...
Doc Sheehan: Live the “The Alameda 7”
I was going through some motivational books that belong to my sister Sheila — and that’s one motivated lady — during a recent visit...
America’s Nurses — Pillars of Healthcare
My physician-dad was a strong advocate for nurses. I recall how much he admired the profession and knew their true value in caring for...
