Author: City of Linden

Tort Claims

Pleas e click here to view and/or download the City of Linden ordinance for tort claims against the City of Linden.

Tort Claim Form

This claim form must be filed within ninety (90) days of accident or occurrence or you may forfeit your rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 59:8-1 et seq.

Claimant

Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Additional Correspondance

If notices and correspondence in connection with this claim are to be sent to a person other than claimant, please complete this section.

Name

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Relationship to Claimant

Additional Correspondence

Should notices and correspondence in connection with this claim be sent to a person other than claimant?

Date

Please enter the date of the occurrence or accident that gave rise to this claim.

Time

Please enter the time of the occurrence or accident that gave rise to this claim.

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Please enter the address of the occurrence or accident that gave rise to this claim.

How it Happened

Describe how the accidence or occurrence happened. If a diagram will assist your explanation, you may upload a diagram below.

Diagram & Photos

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Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 200 MB.

You may upload a diagram and/or any photos of the occurrence. The ONLY permitted file type for this upload is .jpg.

Municipal Employee Involvement

If there were any Municipal Employees whom you claim were at fault, please identify them here, including any information that will assist in identifying and locating them.

Details

State in detail each and every negligent or wrongful act of the Municipality and Municipal employees who caused your damage(s).

Witnesses

State the names and addresses of al witnesses to the accident or occurrence.

Police Investigation

State the names of all Police Officers who investigated the incident.

Police Report

If there is an associated police report associated with this claim, please enter it here.

Damages

Bodily Injury

Property Damage

Other

Please check the appropriate box(es).

Bodily Injury

Describe your injuries resulting from this accident or occurrence.

Permanent Disability

Do you claim permanent disability resulting from this injury?

Permanent Injury Description

Describe the injuries believed to be permanent.

Services Received

For each hospital, doctor, or other practitioner rendering treatment or diagnostic service, state the following information: (1) Name of Hospital/Doctor/Facility (2) Address (3) Dates of Treatment or Services (4) Amount of Charges to Date (5) Amount Paid or Payable by Other Sources Such As Insurance

Loss of Wages or Income?

Have you had a loss or wages or income as a result of the injury?

Wages Detail

Please explain the following in your claim of loss of wages or income as a result of the injury? (1) Name of Employer(s) (2) Address of Employer(s) (3) Your Occupation & Title (4) Date of Initial Employment (5) Pay Rate (6) Dates of Absence from Work (7) Total Lost Wages to Date (8) Date of Return or Expected Date of Return

Lost Income Wage Calculation

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Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 200 MB.

If your claimed loss of income arises from self-employment or other than wage, attach a calculation showing the basis of your calculation of lost income. Only the .jpg extension is available for this upload, so please take photos of your calculations and upload those photos here.

Employer Letter

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Max. file size: 200 MB.

Upload a photo in .jpg format of a letter from your employer verifying lost wages. If self-employed, then a statement showing the calculation of your claimed lost income.

Other Losses

Set forth any and all other losses or damages claimed by you.

Additional Files

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Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 200 MB.

Make sure to upload copies (photos in .jpg format) of the following files. (1) Copies of itemized bills for each medical expense and other losses and expenses claimed. (2) Copies of all written reports of all expert witnesses and/or treating physicians.

Property Damage Description

Set forth in detail the description of the property damage, the loss claimed by you for property damage, as well as all other items of loss of damages by you and the method by which you made the calculation(s).

Property Location

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Please state the present location where the property can be inspected

Property Inspection Date

State the date when the property may be inspected.

Property Inspection Time

State the time when the property may be inspected.

Property Acquisition Date

State the date the property was acquired by you.

Cost of Property

Please state the cost of the property (what you paid) and the cost of the property at the time of the accident or occurrence.

Repair

Has the damage been repaired?

Repaired By

Please state who repaired the property; either an individual or company’s name.

Invoices & Receipts

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Max. file size: 200 MB.

Please attach photos of all invoices and/or appraisals, and/or receipts of the estimates or actual cost to repair the damaged property from the accident or occurrence.

Claim Amount

The total amount of the claim for property damage.

Other Claims

Have you made a claim against anyone else for any of the losses or expenses associated with this notice?

Other Claims Description

Please describe in detail any claims against anyone else for any of the losses or expenses associated with this notice?

Insurance

Are any of the losses or expenses claimed herein covered by any insurance policy?

Insurance

For each such policy, state the names and addresses of the insurance company, policy number and benefits paid or payable.

Payout

Have you received or agreed to receive any money from anyone for the damages claimed?

Payout

Set forth the details of the agreement to receive any money from anyone for the damages claimed.

Your Name(Required)

Please enter the name of the person certifying.

Your Name(Required)

Please enter the name of the person authorizing.

City Hall Closed Today, Friday March 12, 2021

Due to an electrical fire, City Hall will be closed, Friday March 12, 2021. All non-City Hall buildings and departments will remain open. 911 is up and running, as it goes through the Union County Dispatch.

Annual Citywide Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation proudly host this year’s annual Citywide Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go, with prizes courtesy of Phillips 66.

Who: For Linden resident students in Pre-K through 8th grade.
When: March 30th and March 31st, 2021 from 9am until 6pm (while supplies last)
Where: John T Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden, NJ 07036
How: Must have your school ID. If student does not have an ID, then parent to provide their ID.

For more information, please call 908-474-8600.

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

2021 Black History Poster Contest Winners

Congratulations to the four winners of the 2021 Black History Poster Contest. Amazing work!

Janvi Patel – 9th grade (her beautiful artwork displays a picture of Mae C. Jamison)
Bryan Figueroa – 10th grade (his beautiful artwork displays a picture of Ronald McNair)
Anai Carpio – 11th grade (her beautiful artwork displays a picture of Ronald McNair)
Dior Weaver – 12th grade (her beautiful artwork displays a picture that represents all Black American astronauts)

Click here to see the post on Facebook!

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the Black Community

Fears, Hesitation, and Access, What the Black Community Needs to Know

Join a discussion with a panel of experts moderated by Toni Yates, Anchor and New Jersey News Reporter on WABC-TV on Monday, March 15th from 2021 from 6pm until 6:45pm.

Email questions here.
Register for this virtual session here.
View and/or download the informational flyer here.

Notice RE Vacancy for the position of Laborer 1 in the Department of Building & Grounds

Please be advised that there is a vacancy for 1 Laborer position the Buildings and Grounds Department. (job description and requirements below). This position is full time for 35 hours per week at the hourly rate $15.00. Please post this in an area available to all employees. At this time, these positions will also be publicly advertised and open to all City of Linden residents. The City of Linden has a residency requirement and applicants will be required to show proof of residency in order to qualify for any position.

Anyone interested in the above mentioned vacancy, must submit an employment application by clicking here.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be completed and returned via email no later than 4:30 pm Friday, March 17, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to City Clerk’s Office 301 N. Wood Ave., Linden NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the closing date of the job announcement or they will be returned to applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be complete at the time of submission.

March 31st Food Drive for Linden Residents in Need

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, The Kanishka Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services, and Advanced Greek are proudly hosting a Food Drive for 250 Linden families in need.

Details

To participate, you must register by filling out the form. [Registration for this event is now closed.]
Registration deadline is March 26th!
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

Pickup

Pickup is on Wednesday, March 31st from 1pm until 6pm.
Pickup is at the John T. Gregorio Center – 330 Helen Street.

Registration for this event is now closed.

View the gallery below to see what an incredible impact this event had on the community!

Notice RE March 9th, 2021 Planning Board Meeting

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on March 9th, 2021 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 conducted VIRTUALLY due to the current health problems limiting personal contact and public gatherings through electronic communication equipment to facilitate public comments or questions. Registration is not required for this meeting. Members of the Public may access the meeting from their computer, tablet or smart phone by clicking on this link.

At this meeting the Board will vote on Resolutions; namely SP 1111-20 and hear one Application, namely, SD 761-21 – Peter Matlosz – 2315 Orchard Terrace, SD 760-21 – Eurovision Group LLC – 1015 Forest Drive, SP 1130A-21 and SD 754-21 – Linden Plaza (Former Walmart) – 37 W. 21st Street, SP 1184A-21 – PRII/GAR – Grasselli Road and SP 1136-21 1201 W. Blancke Street LLC – 1201 W. Blancke Street.

Copies of the filed Plans submitted by the Applicant and the Resolutions 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.

Click here to view and/or download a PDF of the official notice.

Dorothy Kotowski

City of Linden Planning Board Secretary

Tort Claim Form

Claimant

Additional Correspondance

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation proudly host this year’s annual Citywide Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go, with prizes courtesy of Phillips 66.

Congratulations to the four winners of the 2021 Black History Poster Contest. Amazing work!

Fears, Hesitation, and Access, What the Black Community Needs to Know

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, The Kanishka Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services, and Advanced Greek are proudly hosting a Food Drive for 250 Linden families in need.

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