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Notice RE Shade Tree Commission Revised June 3, 2021 Meeting Notice for COVID-19 Due to International Health Crisis

The regular meeting of the Linden Shade Tree Commission will be held at 7pm. The meeting will be held electronically due to current health emergency, as declared by the Governor of New Jersey, limiting personal contact and public gatherings. The public may offer comment, at appropriate times by voice when the meeting is open for public comment in the program, or by submitting written comment no later than 12pm. prevailing local time, on the date of the meeting to the Commission Chairman/Secretary by email or by fax to (908) 474-8451. Please include your name and address in the correspondence and title emails “public meeting comment.” Please keep your microphone muted until the public comment portion of the meeting. Official action may be taken at this meeting. Portions of the meeting may be held in Executive Session.

Linden COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic – May 21st & May 27th

Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Super Health Pharmacy 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.

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

Linden Man Charged with Committing Lewd Acts in Front of Children at Public Park

Press Release – from Union County Prosecutor’s Office

  • For Immediate Release
  • May 25, 2021
  • Contact: Mark Spivey, Union County Prosecutor’s Office
  • 732-236-9849; Email

A Linden man has been arrested and criminally charged with performing lewd acts in front of children at a city park, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Linden Police Chief David Hart jointly announced Tuesday.

Paul J. Schappe, Jr., 68, is charged with second-degree sexual assault, third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact, and two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

A joint investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Unit and the Linden Police Department determined that at approximately 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, Schappe allegedly approached a juvenile under the age of 13 who was playing basketball in Clifford Lawson Memorial Park and directed comments of a sexual nature toward him while touching himself inappropriately over his clothing, according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor Bruce Holmes, who is prosecuting the case. The investigation further revealed that Schappe had been seen allegedly masturbating in the park while partially nude on at least one other occasion, when multiple children were present.

Schappe was arrested Monday evening without incident and lodged in the Union County Jail pending a first appearance and detention hearing to take place in Union County Superior Court.

Anyone with any information about this matter is being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Detective Jessica Tattoli at 908-341-5418 or Linden Police Department Detective David Nolasco at 908-474-8521.

Convictions on charges of this nature can result in sentences of 5 to 10 years in state prison.

These criminal charges are mere accusations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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

Governor Murphy Lifts Major COVID-19 Restrictions, Moves Forward with Most Significant Reopening Steps to Date

Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 242, lifting major COVID-19 restrictions and moving forward with the state’s most significant reopening steps to date. Effective on Friday, May 28, the indoor mask mandate in public spaces will be lifted, as well as the six-foot social distancing requirement in both indoor and outdoor spaces, the prohibition on dance floors at bars and restaurants, and the prohibition on ordering and eating/drinking while standing at bars and restaurants. Additionally, effective Friday, June 4, indoor gathering and capacity limits will be lifted. 

For the full press release, please click here.

Notice RE Vacancy for Omnibus Operator/Recreation Leader in the Department of Parks & Recreation

Please be advised that there is 1 (FT) vacancies for the position of Omnibus Operator/ Recreation Leader in the Department of Recreation and Senior Services at the hourly rate of $18-23.00 per hour. This position is full time for 35 hours per week. Please post this in an area available to all employees. Job description attached. At this time, this position will also be publicly advertised and open to all City of Linden residents.

Requirements:

  • Linden resident 18+ years old
  • Valid CDL with passenger endorsement
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

Anyone interested in the above-mentioned vacancy must submit an employment application which can be obtained here.

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 no later than 4:30pm on Monday, June 7th, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to the City Clerk’s office located at, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline of Monday, June 7th, 2021 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: June 7th, 2021

Downloads & Links

Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.

Need a Ride?

New, national program to get seniors rides to vaccination sites via Lyft.

NCOA is partnering with Lyft to provide access to reliable, affordable transportation to older adults who need a ride to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Lyft has provided ride codes with a value of up to $25 each to travel to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments for both the first and second doses. This effort is part of Lyft’s Universal Vaccine Access campaign, which is mobilizing a coalition of partners to provide access to rides to and from vaccination sites across the country. 

How to use the NCOA-Lyft vaccine ride codes

The Lyft promo codes we’re offering can be used for a roundtrip ride for each dose of the COVID vaccine. Each code below covers up to $50 per round trip ($25 to the vaccine appointment, and $25 back home). There are no location restrictions, and the vaccine ride codes are valid through December 31, 2021.

  • Dose 1 Code (to and from their appointment): SENIORVAX1
  • Dose 2 Code (to and from their appointment): SENIORVAX2

Learn more about how to set up an account and request a ride.

All older adults who use the Lyft codes will be required to follow Lyft’s Health Safety policies, which include staying home if they are sick, wearing a mask, keeping the car and their hands clean, sitting in the back seat, and keeping the car windows open when possible. To help ensure you are well equipped to help your older adult clients, NCOA is hosting a free informational webinar about this offer on Monday, May 24 at 2pm EST to walk through the details. Get the log-in details here.

Emergency Food Distribution Event – Tuesday, May 25th @ 10am

The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing a walk-up food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 25th. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.

Location

Event Details

  • First 500 people will receive dairy, shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
  • One food distribution per household, while supplies last.
  • Bring a cart for the walk-up.
  • Refrigerate any perishable items shortly after distribution.
  • 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 Linden Public Health Officer Position Available In The Board of Health

The City of Linden is seeking a Licensed Public Health Officer, to service a  growing, diverse and dynamic community. The ideal candidate should be an individual who possess exceptional skills in organization and communications. They should also be adept at integrating electronic technology into the Department, and the use of social media tools for effective public outreach. The candidate shall also be capable of  effectively overseeing the office staff.

Under the direction of the Board of Health and Governing Body of the City of Linden, the individual will recommend local public health policies and will implement, coordinate, and direct the work program of  the Linden Health Department, including the enforcement of public health rules and regulations within the municipality. They will perform related work, as required, and be responsible for the overseeing of inspections, investigations, and other measures required to enforce the provisions of  the local and state health laws. The ideal candidate will  plan and direct measures required to abate nuisances which may affect the public’s health and sanitation, and ensure that an adequate program of child health services is provided for.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Public Health or related field and a valid Health Officer’s License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health.

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 no later than 4:30pm on Friday, June 18th, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to City of Linden Personnel Officer Jessica Sheehy, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline of Friday, June 18th, 2021 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: June 18, 2021

Downloads & Links

Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.