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Notice RE City Conference and Council Meeting for January 5th, 2021

The City of Linden, Council Conference Meeting Prior to Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm. The City of Linden, Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 7:00 pm. The meetings will be conducted electronically. Attendance will be via RingCentral due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. At the Conference meeting, official action will not be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session. At the Council meeting, official action will be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session.

Community Solar Program – Endorsed by the City of Linden

The City of Linden is bringing Community Solar to local residents! It’s easy to join, and easy to save. The average customer saves $176 annually. Click here to sign up!

Save 10% on your electric bill just by signing up – no cost to participate! Our local community solar farm will be built at the old Linden landfill. Limited availability – sign up today to reserve your spot!

It’s Smart.

  • Subscribe to clean, solar energy here in our very own Linden community solar array. Nothing to install and no upkeep required.

It Saves.

  • Save on every monthly electric bill – guaranteed. Credits are applied directly to your utility bill. Together we can help save the planet.

It’s Flexible.

  • Convenient risk-free subscription. No cost to subscribe to this city-sponsored program!

RooflessSolar™

  • Our local array is being developed by Navisun and managed by Community Solar Platform, the makers of RooflessSolar™, the most trusted name in community solar – they’ve been serving happy customers for more than 10 years.

Food Distribution Event – Tuesday, December 29th at 9am

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Breadsmith and Gargiulo Produce are providing a drive through and walk-up food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 29th. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.

Location

Warinanco Park at 1 Park Drive, Roselle, NJ 07203

Event Details

  • First 2,000 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
  • One food distribution per household/vehicle, while supplies last.
  • Please make sure to clear out the vehicle’s trunk prior to arrival to make room for food bags and/or boxes.
  • 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 Special City Caucus and Council Meeting for December 29th, 2020

The City of Linden, Council Conference Meeting Prior to Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 6:00 pm. The City of Linden, Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The meetings will be conducted electronically. Attendance will be via RingCentral due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Official action will not be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session.

2020 Holiday Home Decoration Contest

Win a gift card to Amici’s and Abigail’s Restaurants!

How to Enter

  • Post your outside home decoration on C21 Alliance Realty’s Facebook page (click here) and briefly share what inspired your decoration.

Contest Rules

  • Must be a Linden Resident.
  • Decoration post must be submitted by December 30, 2020.
  • C21 Alliance Realty judging will take place on January 4, 2021.
  • Two decorated homes will be chosen as winners and will receive prizes.

Contest Prizes

  • Gift card to Amici’s Restaurant.
  • Gift card to Abigail’s Restaurant.

For More Information

Marketing Strategy in Times of Economic Change

As a small business owner, it sometimes can be challenging to create a spending budget for marketing, given other business-related expenses, even in a healthy economy. Still, you will be challenged even more during tough economic times.  The economy has a direct impact on the way a business promotes its products and services to customers. Understanding the link between the economy and marketing can help you to develop a cost-effective strategy for your business to respond to changes in the economic climate.

In this Union County Economic Development Corporation workshop, we’ll review the basic principles of marketing strategy and the application of the “4Ps of marketing”, SWOT analysis, target marketing, making effective advertising choices, including social media, as part of a complete marketing plan to help your small business navigate in a changing economy while spending your marketing funds in a way that optimizes ROI.

Photos With Santa!

Mayor Derek Armstead and Council President Michele Yamakaitis invite Linden families to take photos with Santa. Children are welcome to come see Santa and take a picture with Santa while he sits in the window. Please make sure to wear face masks and to socially distance.

When

  • Friday, December 18, 2020
  • Saturday, December 19, 2020
  • From 5pm – 8pm

Where

Uptown Linden Office – 403 North Wood Avenue

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

Two Food Distribution Events on Saturday, December 19th

The County of Union is hosting two emergency holiday food distributions this Saturday, December 19th; one drive-thru and one walk-up.

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, New Jersey, CMC Food LLC, Breadsmith and Gargiulo Produce are providing drive through and walk-up food distribution events to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Saturday, December 19th. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.

Drive-Thru Event

When – December 19th, 9am.

Where – Kean University – 1000 Morris Avenue, Union NJ

Event Details

  • First 3,000 vehicles will receive a special holiday food box, produce, and meat with all the trimmings 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.
  • 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 original 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.

Walk-Up Event

When – December 19th, 1:30pm.

Where – 342 Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ

Event Details

  • First 500 persons will receive a special holiday food box, produce, and meat with all the trimmings on a first come first served basis.
  • One food distribution per vehicle, while supplies last
  • Bring a cart for the walk-up.
  • 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.
  • Refrigerate any perishable items shortly after distribution.
  • Click here to view and/or download the original 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.