Please click here for the public notice and all other documents pertaining to the upcoming City Caucus, City Conference and City Council Meetings. Information about these meetings has been added to the website’s calendar events below for each meeting accordingly.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here.
Once completed all applications must be returned via email or mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.
Submission Due Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.
Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Super Health Pharmacy once again to provide Linden residents with both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations. Walkups permitted, but you must first fill out the consent form online by clicking here.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 14, 2021 in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., the Planning Board of the City of Linden will conduct its regular meeting at 6:30 pm.
At this meeting the Board will vote on Resolutions; namely SP 1140-21 – 327 W. St. Georges Avenue – IJAS LLC, SP 1141-21 – 522, 526, 532 & 534 E. Elizabeth Avenue – Grunwald Properties, and hear two Applications, namely, SP-1143-21 –800 W. Edgar Road – Linden Development LLC and SP 1146-21 Linden Station Apartments – Accurate Builders. The Board will also hear Redevelopment Plan on Block Block 159, Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (Roselle Street). 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.
City of Linden Planning Board Secretary
The COVID-19 eviction moratorium has ended, but the State of New Jersey has created a self-certification process for renters who experienced financial hardships due to COVID-19. To learn more and self-certify, click here.
If you’re having trouble affording your utility bills, there is good news! Due to the economic situation caused by the pandemic, New Jersey temporarily expanded its low-income energy assistance programs and its energy debt forgiveness program to middle class households (see new income limits by clicking here). Also, the USF-Fresh Start program offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to have electric and gas balances forgiven. Click here to learn what kind of benefit each program below provides and how to apply. Click here for brochures in English and Spanish.
All homes in Linden that have their holiday lights on from December 12th to December 20th will be judged. No registration required. Winners to be announced December 28th. Winning homes will be on the City of Linden website and pictures will be shared on Linden’s Facebook and Nextdoor pages. Gift cards will be mailed to the winning homes. Homes that have won in the past two years will not be eligible.
Click here to view and/or download information flyer about this event.
Registration has begun for the City of Linden Department of Parks & Recreation winter season. The department offers a variety of classes for youth, adults and senior citizens, in such areas as soccer, wrestling, karate, art, ceramics, arts & crafts, line dancing, Zumba, knitting, complete fitness and more.
Mayor Derek Armstead and the Cultural & Heritage Committee invite the City of Linden to attend the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Enjoy live entertainment, holiday music, refreshments and meet Santa! Starts at 6pm at Linden City Hall. After the tree lighting, Linden families are invited to the Promenade to take pictures with Santa and enjoy refreshments. Children ages ten and under receive a chance to win a bike! Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
The Exchange is hosting a large Vendor Fair. There will be many small businesses selling their products, a toy drive, and an ornament painting event for children! Click here to view and/or download the flyer for this event.