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COVID, New Leaders, Vaccines: What's Ahead In Gloucester In 2021

Here's what's happening in Gloucester in 2021 after the year 2020 brought illness, strife and tragedy.

GLOUCESTER TWP, NJ — The new year will bring new beginnings – but still some headaches – after a year of illness, strife and tragedy in Gloucester Township.

Township residents can expect continued coronavirus restrictions, but there is hope for a vaccine that could finally end the coronavirus crisis that's shut down schools and businesses.

Here's what's coming in 2021:

Find out what's happening in Gloucester Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

New Leaders After Gloucester Twp. Election

Camden County has begun counting provisional ballots, and still awaits the tally for hand counted ballots not done by machine.

Find out what's happening in Gloucester Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

New Member Appointed To Gloucester Township School Board

The Gloucester Township Board of Education appointed a member to fill a vacancy created when Carol Grace was appointed to Township Council.

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.

Gov. Murphy: NJ Opening 6 COVID Vaccine 'Megasites:' Here's Where

The six "megasites," as well as 200 satellite centers, will deliver vaccinations for COVID-19, the governor said. Here's when and where.

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.

Gov. Phil Murphy Signs NJ Plastic, Paper Bag Ban Into Law

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law on Wednesday that bans the use of single-use plastic and paper bags in New Jersey.

2021 Guide To Meteor Showers, Supermoons, Eclipses In Gloucester

The Quadrantid meteor shower kicks off 2021, which also features three supermoons, a "real" blue moon, and solar and lunar eclipses.

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