In January, Patch announced that to replace the old Taco Bell in the .
Construction has been ongoing, and on Wednesday, Moe's told Patch on Twitter (@Moes_HQ) that they are hoping to open in the early summer.
"@MPRPPatch We're working towards opening early summer, if everything goes according to schedule," they wrote.
Many in the community considered the Taco Bell building, closed for quite some time, an eyesore and have expressed their excitement over Moe's coming to Rocky Point via social media.
When we first shared the news on our Facebook page, comments came flooding in.
Adalwolfa Colette Stoddard wrote, "Moes is the best thing in the world. happy"
Shelley Forys Fuhrmann added, "AWESOME!!!!! So excited we would always go to Moe's when we went upstate to visit family....glad we will have one close to home!"
Nancy Kurelko Pollard said, "Very Happy ~ Love Moes!"
Kelly Kuzman wrote, "IM SO HAPPY!!!! =) I was just at the one in woodbury today! soooo good!"
Stay tuned to Patch for an official opening date and any updates on Moe's in Rocky Point.