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  • CPR Training

    May 9, 2025 in Police Department

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Police Department and American Legion, are proud to offer this opportunity to learn CPR & AED operation from Certified First Responders. Registration is strictly limited, register today!

    Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the CPR Training.

    • Who: Linden residents.
    • What: CPR training. This training focuses on practical application for people to use to potentially save the life of their family, friends, and loved ones. Please note that this training course does not provide any certification or certificate.
    • Where: American Legion Post #102, which is located at 112 West Elizabeth Avenue.
    • When: Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9am until 12:30pm.
    • How: Free to Linden Residents. Click here to register. For more information, email here.

  • Linden Fire Department to Host Annual Junior Fire Academy

    May 5, 2025 in Fire Department

    Registration for the Linden Fire Department’s 2025 Junior Fire Academy is now open! “The Junior Fire Academy provides an opportunity to educate the recruits about the Linden Fire Department, the services we provide and enlighten them on the possibility of a future career in firefighting,” said Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Brady.

    • Who: Available to Linden students graduating 7th and 8th grades.
    • What: Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. Learn about the Linden Fire Department and explore a future career in Firefighting! Receive basic training in physical fitness, department operations, fire science, HazMat, first-aid and CPR. Demonstrations include Engine and Ladder Truck Operations, Rope Rescue, Car Extrication, HazMat and more!
    • When: June 24 through June 27, 2025 from 8am until 3pm.
    • How: Click here to view and/or download the flyer and application for the Linden Fire Department’s Junior Fire Academy. Applications are also available at Fire Headquarters, which is located at 302 South Wood Avenue. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3pm. Applications must be dropped off at Linden Fire Headquarters. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Deputy Chief Kevin Brady via email, or call (908) 474-4550.

  • Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish's 100th Anniversary celebration

    May 5, 2025 in Community

    St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish Celebrates Centennial Anniversary in Linden.

    Linden, NJ, May 1, 2025 The Parish of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus marked a significant milestone on Sunday, April 27th, celebrating its 100th anniversary with a jubilant Mass held at the church. The centennial celebration continued with a special reception at The Grand in Totowa.

    Mayor Derek Armstead proudly recognized this enduring congregation for its century of service to the Linden community. “For the past 100 years, the St. Theresa community has been an integral and deeply valued part of our City,” Mayor Armstead noted. “Their contributions, both spiritual and communal, have enriched the lives of countless residents.”

    In honor of this momentous anniversary, official resolutions were presented to the Pastor of St. Theresa, Reverend Ireneusz Pierzchala. These recognitions came from the City of Linden, presented by Council President Michele Yamakaitis; the County of Union, delivered by County Commissioner Joseph Bodek; and the State Senate, conveyed by Union County Surrogate Christopher Hudak.

    Founded in 1925, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish has served as a cornerstone of the Linden community, initially established to meet the spiritual and educational needs of the Polish immigrant population. Over the past century, the parish has grown into a diverse and vibrant faith community, holding a special place in the hearts of generations of Linden residents.

    The City of Linden extends its heartfelt congratulations to St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish on this remarkable achievement and wishes them another 100 years of faith, service, and community spirit. Sto Lat!

    Click here to view and/or download the press release for the event. Click here to view and/or download the photo from the event.

  • Nixle Upgrade – Critical & Time Sensitive Information

    May 5, 2025 in Police Department

    Everbridge is the company that owns Nixle, which the City of Linden uses to push critical alerts to Linden residents. Everbridge is deprecating the current legacy Nixle system in use, which means that residents will need to sign up to receive general and emergency notifications through Everbridge.

    The new system includes enhanced features and customization, enabling residents to receive the messages they want and ignore the ones that are not relevant. It also allows residents to choose to receive information via text, email, push notifications, or all of the above!

    Unfortunately, everyone will need to register for an Everbridge account, even if you are currently receiving Nixle alerts. The transition is expected to be completed on or about June 1, 2025, but there is no need to worry; all users will still receive Nixle alerts throughout the transition period.

    Here’s what you’ll need to do:

    • Download and Install the Everbridge App directly from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). The links will take you directly to the Everbridge App.
    • Register for an Everbridge account. You can find our organization by typing “07036” in the search bar and clicking on the Linden Police Department logo.
    • Login and manage your subscriptions under the “My Subscriptions ” tab.

    You can also click here or on the button below to register directly on the Everbridge website.

    Click here to register for an Everbridge account directly on their website!

  • Human Services Launches New Lock Feature on EBT Cards to Protect Against Benefit Theft

    May 2, 2025 in Community

    On April 4, 2025, Human Services announced a new security feature that allows individuals who receive cash and food assistance benefits to lock their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to protect against the national problem of skimming. Residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) benefits can use the new EBT Lock/Unlock tool on the NJFamiliesFirst.com website or the ConnectEBT app to lock their EBT cards when they are not in use. Choosing the “Lock My Card Everywhere” option blocks all purchases while your card is locked. Residents will still receive benefits or refunds – even if their card is locked – but no online or in-store purchases can be made. Click here to view the full press release in English. Click here to view the full press release in Spanish.

    • Click here to view and/or download instructions on how to lock your Families First EBT Card and protect your family from theft – English.
    • Click here to view and/or download instructions on how to lock your Families First EBT Card and protect your family from theft – Spanish.

    Additional Resources: NJHELPS and NJSNAP.