Author: City of Linden
Winfield COVID-19 Walkup Testing @ the Winfield Firehouse on Thursday, August 13th
The Union County Freeholder Board is pleased to announce that the Union County COVID-19 Mobile Test Unit is now visiting various community locations to provide free tests for Union County residents. Any resident can make an appointment for a test, whether or not they have symptoms. No doctor visit or car is needed; all tests are conducted on a walk-up basis with masks and social distance required.
Winfield: Fire Station, 12 Gulfstream Avenue, Thursday, August 13.
Back-Rent Forgiveness for NJ Tenants
Governor Murphy on Friday introduced a new emergency aid program Friday that will allow owners of small rental apartment buildings to tap into a pool of $25 million in grant money to make up for rent that tenants affected by the crisis couldn’t pay from April to July. The landlords who receive the federal funds will then be required to cancel the back rent and late fees those tenants weren’t able to pay in that time. The state’s Small Landlord Emergency Grant program is open to landlords of residential properties with three to 10 units — buildings that are found across the state but are largely inhabited by low- and moderate-income residents in urban areas.
“For this program we are standing up $25 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund established through the Federal CARES Act. This program, which is authorized by the New Jersey Mortgage and Housing Finance Agency, will provide emergency grant funding to the owners of small rental apartment buildings between three and ten units to help cover their COVID-19 related rent losses from April through July. Landlords who receive assistance through this program must then pass along the benefits to their tenants by forgiving outstanding back rent and late fees accumulated during this same period.” said Governor Murphy in his press briefing on Friday.
Governor Murphy reverses indoor gathering rules in NJ after a spike in the spread of coronavirus
Governor Murphy Announces Decreased Indoor Gathering Capacity Limit
Governor Phil Murphy announced the decrease of indoor gathering capacity limit in response to the increase of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey. Indoor gatherings are now limited to 25 percent of a room’s capacity, but regardless of the room’s capacity, the maximum limit shall be 25 persons, down from 100 persons. For purposes of determining this limit, any private residence or residential unit shall be treated as a single room. However, today’s change will not be applicable to the following events: weddings, funerals, memorial services, religious services or celebrations, and political activities. These events may continue under the previous rules that limited these events to 25 percent of a room’s capacity, but with a limit of 100 persons.
“In order to protect public health, we are re-tightening the restriction on indoor gatherings due to uptick of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey,” said Governor Murphy. “We cannot stress enough that large and crowded indoor gatherings, where social distancing isn’t being practiced and face masks aren’t being worn, are not safe. Until there is a significant decrease of COVID-19 cases, these restrictions will continue to be in place.”
The Order took effect at 6am on Tuesday, August 4.
Notice RE Two Vacancies for Laborer 1 (tier 2) in the Department of Community Services and Municipal Garage
Please be advised that there are 2 vacancies for the position of Laborer 1 (tier 2) in the Department of Community Services and Municipal Garage at the hourly rate of $15.00 (job description and requirements attached). These positions are full time for 40 hours per week. Click here to view and/or download the detailed job description. At this time, these positions will also be publicly advertised and open to all City of Linden residents. Anyone interested in the above-mentioned vacancy must submit an employment application which can be obtained here.
All applications must be completed and returned to the City Clerk, no later than Monday, August 10, 2020. Please be advised that all employment applications must be complete at the time of submission. Copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application must be supplied by the applicant. No copying services will be provided by the City Clerk’s Office.
Power Outages in Linden – Update from PSE&G
There are 20,000 PSE&G customers in the City of Linden, and over 1/2 are currently without power. PSE&G is working as quickly as possible to restore power to outage areas, however, there may be customers without power until mid-Thursday morning. PSE&G’s Regional Public Affairs Manager is giving updates directly to the Mayor as they come in, and they will be posted to the City’s Latest News feed.
Financial Workshop – Save The Date
Please see the attachment to learn about free online webinar classes via Zoom.
- Learn the key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds on Wednesday, August 5th @ 7pm.
- Find out what you should be doing now to prepare for retirement on Wednesday, August 12th @ 7pm.
- Discover how to protect yourself against unexpected life events on Wednesday, August 19th @ 7pm.
- Learn why everyone needs some type of estate plan on Wednesday, August 26th @ 7pm.
Please email or call Dawn at 732-540-8747 by July 31, 2020 to RSVP.
Food Distribution Event – July 23, 9am
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders & the Community FoodBank of New Jersey are providing this drive through only food distribution event to all Union County residents on July 23, 2020 at 9am.
- First 2,000 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. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.