COVID, Vaccines: Looking Ahead In Howell In 2021

HOWELL, 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 Howell - has been left untouched by the pandemic's harsh effects.

But 2021 will bring new beginnings after a tragic year.

Howell 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:

Howell Council Extends Outdoor Business Fee Waiver Into 2021

"I really think that we should extend [a fee waiver] to our businesses in town. Everybody is struggling," Mayor Theresa Berger said.

Howell Council Discusses Citizen-Led Internet Service Committee

During a recent meeting, the council discussed a potential citizen-led committee amid hundreds of complaints surrounding internet issues.

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'.

Recount Confirms O'Donnell's Howell Council Spot

Howell Deputy Mayor Evelyn O'Donnell has been re-elected to another four-year term on the township council, a recount confirmed. Mayor Theresa Berger was also reelected in 2020.

All The January 2021 Events In Monmouth County Parks

From a New Year's Day walk to a knitting yarn bee at Longstreet Farm, here's what the county has planned for the month of January:

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.

Howell K-8 Schools Switch To Remote Learning Until January

Over 1,000 students and staff have been required to stay home in recent weeks, creating an increasingly 'difficult to manage' situation.

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