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Author: City of Linden

Family Support and Prevention Program

Union County, Hillside Family Success Center and United Way of Greater Union County announce financial services and/or educational services available through the Family Support and Prevention Program

Polish American Sports Association ~ Polonia 5K Run

Join us for the 7th Polonia 5K Run. The 7th Polonia 5K Run is held in loving memory of Jacob D. Krygowski. The 7th Polonia 5K Run is proudly sponsored by the Polish American Sports Association, the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union, AK Progress Corporation, Adams European Contracting and BDG Hotels. Race VIP special guests include Olympian Short Track Skater, Natalia Maliszewska, and Olympian Speed Skater, Piotr Michalski. Awards ceremony to follow with T-shirts, food, beverages and music for all runners. Awards will be given to 1st overall finishers in all age, male, female, teacher, fireman and policeman categories.

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

  • When: Sunday May 22nd, 2022. Packet pickup is from 7:30am until 9:30am, Dash Around the Block (kids 8 years and younger) starts at 9:30am, the Main Race starts at 10:00am, and the award ceremony will begin at 12pm.
  • Where: Start/Finish beside Elementary School No. 1 on East Curtis Street, Linden NJ 07036.
  • How: To register, click here. Online registration fees for the Kids Dash is $15, for the Main Race for kids over 8 to 18 is $20, for students is $25 and for adults is $35. Same day registration will cost an extra $10 per registrant.

Lexington Dog Park Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

2nd Ward Councilman Barry E. Javick, Mayor Armstead, the City of LInden and Sparky the Fire Dog invite you to attend the Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Lexington Dog Park! A free event with pictures, giveaways and fun for your whole family!

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

  • Who: All welcome!
  • When: Saturday, May 21st, 2022 from 11am – 1pm.
  • WhereLexington Park.

Notice RE May 10, 2022 Planning Board Meeting

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 10, 2022 in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., and the Governor of New Jersey’s Executive Orders 102 and 104 regarding COVID-19 the Planning Board of the City of Linden will conduct its regular meeting at 6:30 pm.

The meeting will be held in person, but those who wish to attend Virtually may do so, this way limiting personal contact at a public gathering. Registration is not required for this meeting. Members of the Public may access the meeting from their computer, tablet or smartphone by going here and then clicking on the “Virtual Meeting Link” hyperlink. 

At this meeting the Board will vote on Resolutions; namely SP 1148-22 Dunkin Donuts – 651 N. Stiles Street, SP 1145-21- Re-zone – 1200 W. Edgar Rd, 837 Pleasant St., 925 Pleasant St., 1300 W. Edgar Rd. & 933 Smith St, and SP 1149-22 Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP – 1540 Lower Road; and hear Redevelopment Study and Preliminary Investigation Report for Block 469, Lot 38.06. Copies of the filed Plans submitted by the Applicant can be reviewed on the City website here. Copies of any exhibits that will be utilized by the Applicant at the hearing will also be made available at the aforementioned link at least two (2) days prior to the hearing.

Copies of the filed Plans submitted by the Applicant can be reviewed here. Copies of any exhibits that will be utilized by the Applicant at the hearing will also be made available at the aforementioned link at least two (2) days prior to the hearing.

Dorothy Kotowski

City of Linden Planning Board Secretary

“Empowering Our Youth” Summer Employment Program

The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced the launch of the “Empowering Our Youth” Summer Employment Program. Now open to applicants, this program is run by the Union County Division of Youth Services and is offered to County residents ages 16 through 24 years old.

This employment program is offering both full-time and part-time positions at various locations at $15 an hour. The “Empowering Our Youth” Summer Employment Program can provide uniforms, transportation, and childcare to those looking for summer jobs.

  • The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 19, 2022
  • Click here to view and/or download an informational flyer for this event.
  • Participants must meet WIOA qualifications, submit a complete application, and provide copies of birth certificate, social security card and unexpired ID for certification.
  • Participants must attend orientation, interview, and career/skills assessment to start program.
  • Apply online by clicking downloading the fillable PDF and filling it out, and then either dropping it off or emailing the completed application. You can also print out the application and fill it out.
    • Drop-Off: 1143-1145 East Jersey Street, 4th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
    • Email: summeryouth@ucnj.org
    • In Person: Want to fill out the application in person? No problem. Go to one of the following locations.
      • DYS Youth Forward in Elizabeth, 1143-1145 East Jersey Street, 4th Floor
      • One-Stop Center in Elizabeth, 921 Elizabeth Avenue
      • American Job Center in Plainfield, 200 West Second Street, #4

Please contact Jasmine Sowah at 908-558-2523 with any questions.