Meehan was noted for the annual summer clambake, which he held at his residence in the Somerton section of Philadelphia, a heavily Republican stronghold. He was succeeded in the role of guiding the Philadelphia Republican Party, in an unofficial manner, by his son, Michael "Mike" Meehan.
Meehan is known for hosting an annual summer clambake at his residence in the Somerton section of Philadelphia, which is a stronghold for Republicans. His son, Michael "Mike" Meehan, took over unofficially as the leader of the Philadelphia Republican Party.