Monmouth Beach — “Men of Honor”
They were a couple of rocks in the sturdy foundation of what became Monmouth Beach — Garrett White and Nelson Lockwood. Both men exhibited...
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They were a couple of rocks in the sturdy foundation of what became Monmouth Beach — Garrett White and Nelson Lockwood. Both men exhibited...
From the official start of Monmouth Beach for nearly half of that time a dynamic father-son combo ran things as activist mayors. Indeed, their...
She was the fashionable female contingent of the borough’s most famous political family. Vivian Johnson, born in Monmouth Beach in 1901, was a trend-setter...
Find You or Yours (click on the image to enlarge) … This 1974 photo was taken on Raccoon Island for the Monmouth Beach Recreation...
The first borough commissioner I ever knew well was Sidney B. Johnson. No surprise there — he was a Monmouth Beach icon. Those familiar...
Veteran’s Day remembrance … For those who don’t know the Heimbold family of Monmouth Beach — you should. They’ve done a lot of meaningful...
Veteran’s Day remembrance … • He lived in Monmouth Beach (enjoying summers at “The Club”). • He came from an abundant family (born one...
“The Shores” and “The Admiralty” — Oceanfront High-Rises Rule the Coast Seeking to increase town tax ratables — then badly needed to fund a...
The guy traveled a long way from his first job as an umbrella boy at the Monmouth Beach Club. James J. Maguire, Sr., who...
While researching Monmouth Beach history, I’m sometimes amazed by the caliber of people who have called this small community home. One former borough resident...
Richard L. Keller, that rare fine blend of command and merriment, was the ultimate public servant. The town’s longest serving Chief of Police was...
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...
Note: The following is a condensation of pertinent facts from the book Family Trees by William G. Sheehan. It was edited by Michael Sheehan....
For many summers and for many people, the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion has been an excellent spot to relax and enjoy. And a man...
It’s that time when Americans are hearing about the U.S. Census Bureau and its “Decennial Census” — a once-a-decade population and housing count of...
She was a teacher who was popular with the kids, trusted by the parents, and respected by her colleagues. That’s no small accomplishment. Joan...