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Author: City of Linden

Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown to be Conducted Locally as Part of Statewide End of Summer Campaign

Law enforcement officials from Linden will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of summer “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning August 20 and continuing through September 6, 2021, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.

The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. “During the last five years New Jersey has experienced more than 35,000 alcohol involved crashes resulting in 618 fatalities,” said Police Chief David Hart. “This is a critical law enforcement program that can save lives, especially in light of recent increased motor vehicle fatality rates both nationally and in New Jersey.”

Last year, 23% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Nationally, 10,142 people died in 2019 in drunk driving crashes. The societal cost associated with these crashes is estimated to be $44 billion annually.

Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2021 Statewide Labor Day Crackdown offer the following advice for the holiday season:

  • Take mass transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home.
  • Spend the night where the activity or party is held.
  • If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life. 
  • Always buckle-up, every ride. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver.
  • If you are intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a cab or have a sober friend or family member drive or escort you to your doorstep.
  • Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.

To view and/or download a PDF of this press release, click here.

Linden COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic – Today – Tuesday, August 17th

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.

Notice RE City Caucus, Conference and Council Meetings on August 16th & August 17th

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.

Food Distribution Event – Saturday, August 14th, 2021 @ 8am

The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, Gargiulo Produce and CMC are providing this drive up only food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 @ 8am.

Location

Event Details

  • First 1,100 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
  • One food distribution per vehicle, while supplies last.
  • Please make sure to clear out the vehicle’s trunk prior to arrival to make room for food bags.
  • Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
  • Event will take place rain or shine.

Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.

Notice RE August 10, 2021 Planning Board Meeting

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that A Special Meeting of the Linden Planning Board has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 6:30 pm in the Planning Board Room, City Hall, 301 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ. The purpose of the meeting is as follows:

At this meeting the Board will vote on Resolutions; namely, SP-1124-20 – 3401 Tremley Point Road – JMV Sales Corp. Inc., SP 1131-21 – 2525 Brunswick Avenue – Brunswick/Park Associates, SP 1132-21 Linden Development LLC (Medical Office Building), SD763-21 – 815-819 Clark Street – Clark Home Builders, LLC. The Board will also conduct a review of Ordinance 65-34 (prohibiting the operation of any class of cannabis business within Linden’s geographical boundaries) regarding the Zoning Ordinance, or an amendment thereto, to determine whether the proposal is substantially consistent with the City of Linden’s Master Plan. 

Official action will not be taken.

Portions of this meeting may be held in executive session.

This Special Council Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was sent via email to the Local Source, The Star Ledger and the Home News Tribune on. In addition, copies of this notice were posted on the bulletin board in City Hall.

Copies of this meeting’s agenda, resolutions, this meeting notice and filed Plans submitted by the Applicant can be reviewed here.

Dorothy Kotowski

City of Linden Planning Board Secretary

High Level Job Opportunity in State Government – NJDEP Chief Enforcement Officer Position

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is hiring its first Chief Enforcement Officer (CEO). The CEO will lead a newly-created Office of Enforcement Policy in the Office of the Commissioner which will help shape the Department’s enforcement agenda and the future of environmental policy in the State of New Jersey. All with an added bonus of being part of the best team in environmental protection. More information including qualifications, application deadline, and suggested supporting documents is listed here.