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Cancelled – 2026 City of Linden Summer Entertainment Series – Comedy Under the Stars

July 9, 2026 in Citywide Entertainment

Please be advised that tonight’s scheduled Comedy Under the Stars show is being postponed due to inclement weather. The show has been rescheduled for July 16, 2026, at the same time.

The Linden Fire Department Recruitment Fair

July 8, 2026 in Fire Department

Do you have what it takes to be a Linden firefighter? Join us for the Linden Fire Department Recruitment Fair; an exciting opportunity to learn about a career dedicated to servicing your community. Our recruitment fair is your chance to explore the rewarding world of firefighting and emergency response.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

Who: Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 34, a resident of Linden, U.S. Citizen, high school diploma or G.E.D., and valid NJ Driver License.
What: The Linden Fire Department Recruitment Fair; an exciting opportunity to learn about a career dedicated to servicing your community. Why choose us? The Linden Fire Department is all about servicing your community, competitive salary and benefits, ongoing training, advancement opportunities, and education reimbursement.
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6pm.
Where: Linden Fire House No. 3, which is located at 1201 East Elizabeth Avenue.
How: Click here* to apply and to access registration and exam information. Deadline to apply is August 31, 2026 at 4pm.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

Live on Wood Avenue

July 7, 2026 in Mayors Wellness Campaign

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and Uptown Linden Inc.*, invite you to attend Live on Wood Avenue.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

What: Live on Wood Avenue at City Hall. Outdoor live band.
When: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 6pm until 8:30pm.
Where: Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
How: Free event. For more information, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8600.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

Community News – Zero Municipal Tax Increase

July 6, 2026 in Community

This year, Linden residents will see no increase in municipal taxes. While residents write one tax check, those tax dollars are distributed among several branches of government, each with its own budget and taxing authority. The municipal tax rate represents only the portion levied by the City of Linden. Linden was the only municipality in New Jersey to reduce municipal taxes in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 (during the COVID-19 pandemic), 2019, and 2018.

Linden has demonstrated responsible fiscal management by delivering six consecutive years of municipal tax reductions and holding the line on taxes. However, municipalities cannot continue to shoulder escalating state-mandated costs without relief. Click here to fight for Linden taxpayers by signing this petition for affordable healthcare.

City Hall Early Closure for the Independence Day Holiday

July 2, 2026 in Closures

City Hall will be dismissed early today, closing at 12:30pm for the 4th of July weekend. City hall will reopen on Monday July 6th, and will resume normal business hours. Happy Fourth of July! Let’s celebrate our freedom, it’s a chance to be better.