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Author: City of Linden

Notice for Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP) for BLOCK 496, LOTS 33.01, 34, 35.01 AND 36.01 (500, 524, 600 And 700 W. Edgar Road) Redevelopment Area

Submission Due Date: November 7, 2022, 10am

The City is issuing this RFQ/RFP to assess the qualifications of developers interested in the acquisition and redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area which is comprised of approximately 7.22 acres. Currently, Block 469, Lots 33.01, 34, 35.01 and 36.01 are located in a redevelopment area which permits retail, office, hotel, convenience store with associated gasoline sale, mixed-use, self-storage and grocery store uses.

As a result of the conditions within the Redevelopment Area, on May 17, 2017, the City Council adopted a resolution designating the Redevelopment Area as an “area in need of condemnation redevelopment” under the Redevelopment Law. The City intends to utilize the powers granted to it under the Redevelopment Law to encourage and incentivize the revitalization of the Redevelopment Area, including the undertaking of this RFQ/RFP.

To view, download, and/or print the RFQ/RFP, please click here.

Responses should be submitted to shall be submitted via email to wnorthgrave@msbnj.com, with copy to wopel@msbnj.com.

Notice for Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP) for BLOCK 496, LOT 3 (940 South Park Avenue) Redevelopment Area

Submission Due Date: November 7, 2022

The City is issuing this RFQ/RFP to assess the qualifications of developers interested in the acquisition and redevelopment of the Block 496, Lot 3 (“Redevelopment Area”) which is comprised of approximately .724 acres of unimproved land located along the south side of Park Avenue at its intersection with Bedle Place with additional frontage along Worth Avenue, in the City of Linden. The City is also seeking proposals for the proposed redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area and a proposal for the purchase of the Redevelopment Area from the City. The City is the owner of the Redevelopment Area parcel. The Redevelopment Area is a .724-acre vacant parcel of land located within the Redevelopment Area. The site has no preliminary or final site plan approvals in place.

As a result of the conditions within the Redevelopment Area, the City Council adopted a resolution designating the Redevelopment Area as an “area in need of redevelopment” under the Redevelopment Law, which designation would authorize the City Council to use all those powers permitted by the Redevelopment Law for use in a redevelopment area including the power of eminent domain. The City intends to utilize the powers granted to it under the Redevelopment Law to encourage and incentivize the revitalization of the Redevelopment Area, including the undertaking of this RFQ/RFP.

To view, download, and/or print the RFQ/RFP, please click here.

Community Information Session on Ethylene Oxide

The ETO Sterilization – Plant #2, located at 2500 Brunswick Avenue in Linden, has been identified as a commercial sterilizer where emissions of ethylene oxide may pose elevated lifetime cancer risk in portions of Linden and Elizabeth, New Jersey. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is committed to reducing this risk in Linden, Elizabeth and other impacted communities nationwide. EPA would like to talk to you more about these risks and the actions we are taking to reduce these risks.

  • What: Community information session with the EPA regarding ethylene oxide risks and risk mitigation.
  • Where: Virtual meeting.
  • When: September 14, 2022 at 6:30pm.
  • How: To attend the virtual community meeting, click here.

Click here to download the informational flyer for this event in English.
Click here to download the informational flyer for this event in Spanish.
Click here to download the informational flyer for this event in Polish.
Click here to download the informational flyer for this event in Creole.

Spoken Word Meets Live Music Event; R&B, Jaz Fusion & Hip Hop

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and Uptown Linden present this unique and free event! Open mic, poets, singers, and maybe even a few pillow fights!

  • What: Spoken Word Meets Live Music, featuring Live Music Band The Cadence
  • When: Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 3pm until 8pm.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue, Linden NJ 07036.
  • How: Free event. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free Live Webinar – Government Contracting for Small Businesses

The UCEDC, a non-profit economic development corporation, is sponsoring a free webinar about government contracting for small businesses. Learn from the experts: Janett M. Peralta, Maryann Williams and Nadine Clark.

  • Who: For small business owners.
  • What: Free live webinar: SBA: How to Get Federal Contracts for Your Small Business. The webinar will provide small business owners with a general understanding of government contracting and the federal procurement process. The webinar will feature experts Janett M. Peralta, Maryann Williams and Nadine Clark.
  • When: September 1, 2022, from 12pm until 1pm.
  • How: Free. To register and for more information, click here. Once registered, you will be sent access details to join the webinar in a separate email.

Registration for Parks & Recreation Fall Programs

Registration has begun for the City of Linden Department of Parks & Recreation Fall season programs. The department offers a variety of classes for youth, adults and senior citizens including arts and crafts, ceramic, sewing, line dancing, Zumba and more.

Wine Tasting Art Expo

Mayor Derek Armstead and the Linden Mayor’s Youth Commission Scholarship Committee are hosting a Wine Tasting Art Expo. Help us support the education of our youth in Linden.

  • What: The Wine Tasting Art Expo is a fundraiser to support the education of Linden’s youth.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 6pm until 9pm. Rain date is Thursday, September 29, 2022.
  • How: Tickets are $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to: Linden Mayor’s Youth Commission – Attention Lymari Cintron. Please indicate that the payment is for the Wine Tasting Art Expo. For more information, call (908) 403-3880 or email here.

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis and the City of Linden invite you to attend the 2022 September 11th Remembrance Ceremony with the Linden Police and Fire Departments.

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

  • Where: Wanda Green Park, which is located at 826 Mack Place.
  • When: September 11, 2022, at 6:30pm.

For more information, please contact Council President Michele Yamakaitis at (908) 494-0880, or Sandy Jackson from the Linden Fire Department at (908) 474-4550.

September 1, 2022 Shade Tree Commission Meeting Notice

The City of Linden, Shade Tree Commission meeting has been scheduled for 7pm. The Meeting will be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Official action may be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session. 

The link to join the meeting, the phone number to dial into the meeting and the link to all meeting documents, including a PDF of this notice are available once meeting details are finalized.

Members of the public who may be attending are on mute until the public hearing or during the public comment portion of the meeting. If you wish to be recognized please use the raised hand icon, in the program, to identify yourself. You will then give your name and address. Failure to do so will result in you being muted, and not recognized further.

Members of the public can submit questions or comments in writing no later than 2pm on both meeting days here or by fax at (908) 474-8451. Please include your name and address in the correspondence and the subject of  the email should be “public meeting comment or question”.