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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.

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

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

New Jersey Hope and Healing Program Information

Catholic Charities launched a new program called Hope and Healing. The program enables individuals and families who have been impacted by COVID-19 to receive help from their crisis counselors. They also provide information and referrals to based on need as well as virtual workshops for the community. 

Food Distribution Event – Saturday, March 13th @ 8am

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing this drive through only food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Saturday, March 13th @ 8am.

Location

Event Details

  • First 1,200 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food, dairy 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.

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!

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

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

Union County Mobile Testing for COVID-19 on March 2nd & March 4th

The Union County Mobile Test Unit will be visiting to offer free COVID-19 Saliva tests to the public. All tests are conducted on a walk-up basis; no car is needed. No appointment needed. All Union County residents welcome. Results within 72 hours. 

Elizabeth

Roselle