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  • February 24, 2026 Board of Health Meeting Cancelled

    February 24, 2026 in Board of Health

    IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

    The City of Linden Board of Health Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center Building at 605 South Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ has been cancelled due to lingering effects of the blizzard.

    The next Regular Meeting of the City of Linden Board of Health is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center Building at 605 South Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ.

    Legal notice of this meeting cancellation will be filed with the Office of the City Clerk, posted on the doors of City Hall, posted on the doors of the JTG Center, posted in the lobby of the Health Department offices at the Community Center Building, and posted on the Events Calendar of the City of Linden website.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter.

  • Storm Update – Ordinance 60-4 Enforcement

    February 23, 2026 in Blizzard Event

    As per Ordinance Number 60-4, Linden residents are normally required to remove snow from sidewalks within six (6) hours after any snowfall.

    Due to the magnitude of the February 23rd blizzard, Mayor Derek Armstead has announced that this ordinance will not be enforced until Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026. This will give residents an additional twenty four (24) hours to ensure that all snow is properly removed from sidewalks.

  • Storm Update – Statewide Travel Ban Extended

    February 23, 2026 in Blizzard Event

    Statewide travel ban extended until 12pm on Monday, February 23, 2026. Blizzard conditions continue through mid-afternoon.

    The New Jersey State travel ban has been extended because road conditions are extremely dangerous. Please comply and stay home! Blizzard conditions, including high winds and reduced visibility, will continue until the late afternoon hours.
     
    High winds and heavy snow may lead to downed wires and power outages. Please charge your devices and take appropriate precautions. Non-emergency utility problems or outages should be reported directly using the contact points below:

    • PSE&G – 1(800) 436-7734
    • Elizabethtown Gas – 1(800) 242-5830
    • New Jersey American Water – 1(800) 272-1325
    • Comcast – 1(800) 266-2278
    • Verizon FiOS – 1(888) 438-3467
    • Verizon – 1(800) 827-4966

    As always, please reserve 9-1-1 for EMERGENCIES ONLY. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

  • Storm Update – Modified DPW Schedule & Closures

    February 22, 2026 in Blizzard Event

    There has been no change in the latest forecast. Blizzard conditions, including high winds and reduced visibility, will continue through midday tomorrow, Monday February 23, 2026. Snow accumulations of 18-24″ are expected. A State of Emergency remains in effect for our area. As a result, the following activities will be affected for Monday, February 23, 2026:

    • Linden City services, including the Recycling Center and DPW Trash Drop-off site, will be closed. Non-essential employees should remain home.
    • Linden Public Schools will be closed.
    • Alternate side of the street parking rules are suspended on Mon. They will remain in effect for the remainder of the week.
    • Recycling collection has been postponed. A modified schedule for the week is listed below.

    DPW Modified Schedule

    District 1, 2, 3, 9, & 10

    • Bottles & Cans – Tuesday, 2/24
    • Garbage – Thursday 2/26

    Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8

    • Bottles & Cans – Wednesday 2/25
    • Garbage – Friday 2/27
    • Trash will be collected in District 8 on Wednesday, 2/25.

    Thank you for your continued cooperation.