Development, COVID Vaccines: Looking Ahead In Westfield For 2021

WESTFIELD, NJ — As the state of New Jersey rolls out its coronavirus vaccine locations, and students anticipate a return to school after break (remotely at first), residents and officials look ahead to 2021 with hope and caution. When will things get back to "normal"?

Here are some of the stories that will likely be most relevant in Westfield in 2021:

Coronavirus vaccine rollout

The state has begun rolling out coronavirus vaccination sites and created a phased plan for who gets vaccinated first. Mayor Shelley Brindle noted three Union County vaccination sites in her update on Tuesday. Read more:

Union County Sites Announced As COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout To Begin

Westfield Announces Gives Final 2020 Coronavirus Update, Vaccine Information

NJ: Here's Who May Get Vaccine Next, And Where

Business openings and promotions

Westfield saw several businesses announce their openings in 2020, and several more plan to open in 2021 or ramp up their offerings. Downtown will continue creative promotions to highlight the businesses.

Long Awaited Westfield Brewery Expects To Open Next Month

Downtown Westfield Website

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Development

Deciding what to build is never easy, especially of parts of older towns transform. Here are some development stories that are likely to continue to make news in 2021:

Westfield And Streetworks Discuss Future Of Lord & Taylor Site

Westfield Officials Hope To Reopen Rialto Theatre

Schools: Remote, or not? What about camp for summer?

The rules around remote learning and school activities will continue to be at issue in 2021. Several local districts will begin remotely in January. Meanwhile, organizations must decide soon about summer camp.

Westfield Schools Remote For A Week After Winter Break

Westfield YMCA Announces Summer Camp

Animals, animals, animals

And send us your cute pet photos, but beware whenever you're shopping for a pup.

Westfield Police Report Puppy Scam

Did you miss our 2020 year in review stories?

Here's the list from Union County.

And look ahead in Union County to 2021 with this roundup.

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