Author: City of Linden
Notice of Public Hearing – Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority
The Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority will conduct a hearing for the purpose of establishing its 2020 rates and charges. For more information, please view the event and the attached notice.
Scam Alert
Mayor Armstead is warning residents of a dangerous and effective new scam telling New Jersey residents that they need to provide their bank account information via phone, email, or social media message in order to “receive” their $1,200 federal stimulus check. Any person who calls, emails, or messages you and tells you that you need to give them your bank account information in order to receive your stimulus check or to receive it more quickly is lying. You do not need to provide any information to any person calling or emailing in order to receive these funds.
COVID-19 Loan Information for All Linden Businesses
All businesses and property owners may qualify for loans that may be forgivable by a bank. Mike Bono, Executive Director of Uptown Linden, has contacted Unity Bank and learned that they are starting a list for any businesses or property owners that may need assistance. If you choose, please call (908) 419-1515, or, please submit an online request.
City of Linden Ward Maps
These are official City of Linden ward maps from the Engineering Division. To view, simply click on or download any of the attachments.
Notice of New RFQ/RFP
Respondents are encouraged to access, download, and respond to the Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals for the 7 to 27 North Wood Avenue and from 11-15 to 101 West Elizabeth Avenue, Block 254, Lots 1-10 Redevelopment Area in the City of Linden (the “RFQ/RFP”). To view, download, and/or print the RFQ/RFP please click here.
RFQ / RFI for the 7 to 27 North Wood Avenue & From 11-15 to 101 West Elizabeth Avenue Block 254, Lots 1-10 Redevelopment Area
The City is issuing this RFQ/RFP to assess the qualifications of developers interested in the acquisition and redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area which is comprised of approximately 4.67 acres. Currently, Block 254, Lots 1-8 are developed as a shopping center. Block 254, Lots 9 and 10 are currently developed as surface parking lots owned by the City and New Jersey Transit Corporation, respectively. The City owns Block 254, Lot 9, and New Jersey Transit Corporation owns Block 254, Lot 10. The City can commence condemnation proceedings with regard to Block 254, Lots 1-8, in order to make same available for redevelopment purposes, unless same can be obtained by way of a privately negotiated sale, between Respondent and the current property owner(s). Respondents are encouraged to provide a proposal that incorporates the entirety of the Redevelopment Area, including the potential purchase price of same, as well as what change(s) would be made to any proposal if Block 254, Lot 10 is not available to be incorporated in the project. Respondents will also be able to address any related impact(s) on City infrastructure and/or be prepared to highlight necessary improvements to City infrastructure resulting from the proposal, and how developers will address same.
Help for Small Businesses
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency.
Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward. The administration will soon release more details including the list of lenders offering loans under the program.
The administration will soon release more details including the list of lenders offering loans under the program, and please visit the SBA’s website for more information.
From Mayor Derek Armstead
Linden Residents,
As each day passes more people are tested and the numbers of those infected increases. We have lost so many Linden residents to COVID-19. Our hearts go out to those families as they mourn the loss of those they love. Please keep them in your prayers. I have a few timely requests for every Linden resident. Please…
- keep everyone that has suffered from this virus in your prayers.
- follow the CDC Guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety.
- stay home unless you are going out for essential items.
- practice social distancing at all times.
- stay home if you are sick.
We are all in this together, and we will continue working together to beat this.
Remember, to effectively communicate the latest COVID-19 information to our residents transparently and as quickly as possible, our COVID-19 Menu on the City website contains useful and current data. With questions concerning COVID-19 please call the Linden Board of Health Office or call the Coronavirus Emergency Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
Please call my office with questions, concerns, for assistance, or even just to say hi.
Yours truly,