New Businesses, COVID: Looking Ahead In Holmdel-Hazlet In 2021

HOLMDEL-HAZLET, NJ - The year 2020 brought an incredible amount of strife to New Jerseyans. Between death, illness, unemployment, business lockdowns and school shutdowns, virtually no resident - including those in Holmdel and Hazlet - has been left untouched by the pandemic's harsh effects.

But 2021 will bring new beginnings after a tragic year.

Holmdel and Hazlet residents can expect to see continued coronavirus restrictions, but there is hope for a vaccine that could finally put an end to the wave of school and business shutdowns.

Here’s what’s coming in 2021:

Holmdel Gas Station, Store Proposal Won't Be Heard Until 2021

The applicant, who aims to build a 3,000-square-foot store and fueling area, will not appear before the board until next year.

Monmouth County Certifies Holmdel Election Night Results

In 2020, Mayor Greg Buontempo was successful in holding onto his Holmdel Township Committee position, alongside fellow Republican candidate Domenico “DJ” Luccarelli.

Monmouth County To Remove 'Freeholder' Title By 2021

Per new legislation signed by the governor, the county will do away with the 'freeholder' title in favor of 'county commissioner'.

Hazlet Popeyes Announces Early 2021 Opening Date: Report

Hazlet's brand-new Popeyes restaurant has announced its opening date for 2021. Here's when you can get your chicken fix:

Goodwill Store To Take Over Former Hazlet Toys-R-Us

Aberdeen's Goodwill retail store is moving to the former Toys-R-Us in Hazlet Plaza on Route 35.

Holmdel Affordable Housing Development Gets Tax Boost From State

An affordable housing site on South Laurel Avenue was awarded tax credits that will make the project easier to build, state officials said.

First 200 Individuals In Monmouth County Receive COVID Vaccine

Who receives the COVID-19 vaccine first in Monmouth County? The first round of vaccinations is now underway.

Here's When NJ May Be 'Back To Normal' – And You'll Be COVID-Free

State officials outlined plans for reaching "herd immunity" in New Jersey – and when you'll be safe from COVID-19 once the vaccines work.

6 New NJ Laws That May Impact Your Life In 2021

Gov. Murphy has signed hundreds of bills into law. Here are a handful of them that may affect you the most when they take effect in 2021.

Gov. Murphy Now Says NJ Daily COVID Cases Could Double To 12K

Cases may hit 12,000 if NJ doesn't control COVID, and hospitalizations could spike to their highest levels since spring, Gov. Murphy said.

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