The guy traveled a long way since his first job as an umbrella boy at the Monmouth Beach Club. James J. Maguire, Sr., who...

The first borough commissioner I ever knew well was Sidney Johnson. No surprise there — he was a Monmouth Beach icon. Those familiar with...

Note: The following is a condensation of pertinent facts from the book Family Trees by William G. Sheehan. It was edited by Michael Sheehan....

He lived in Monmouth Beach (enjoying summers at “The Club”). He came from an abundant family (born one of 20 double first cousins). He...

During the first century of Monmouth Beach governance, for nearly half of that time a dynamic father-son combo ran things as activist mayors. These...

While researching Monmouth Beach history, I’m frequently surprised by the caliber of people who have called this small community home. One former borough resident...

For many summers and for many people, the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion has been an excellent spot to relax and enjoy. And a man...

Find Yourself or Yours … This image from the Monmouth Beach Recreation Department was taken in 1974 on Racoon Island. It includes most all...

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...