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Author: City of Linden

Notice RE Special Meeting of the Board Of Alcoholic Beverage Control

A Special Meeting of the Linden Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM. Meeting will be held in the Council Caucus Room, 301 North Wood Ave., Linden, NJ.

The purpose of the meeting is as follows:

  1. Pre-Hearing on Charges against License #2009-33-037-009, Nocturno Inc. t/a Menga Lounge.

Official action will be taken. Portion of the meeting may be held in executive session.

This Special Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was sent via e-mail to the Local Source, The Star Ledger and the Home News Tribune on Thursday, August 10, 2023. In addition, copies of this notice were posted on the bulletin board in City Hall.

Click here to view and/or download the Special Meeting Notice for the Linden Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Joseph C. Bodek
City Clerk

Tennis Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and USTA Certified Pro tennis instructor Tony Labonte invite Linden residents of all age levels to take part in the free Tennis Clinic.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

  • Who: Linden residents of all age levels.
  • What: Tennis Clinic.
  • When & Where: 12:30pm until 2:30pm
  • How: Free program. Attendees must be Linden residents. Please contact Tony Labonte with any questions at 908-229-9438.

Old School Reunion & Car Show Extravaganza

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Councilman Alfred Mohammed and the Old School Reunion Committee present the Old School Reunion & Car Show Extravaganza!

  • Who: All welcome.
  • What: Old School Reunion and Car Show Extravaganza, a community event! Enjoy live bands and entertainment, food, music, vendors, raffles, prizes, and more! Celebrity artists and groups including R&B sensations BTS Brothers that Sing, and special guest DJ, CBlaze. Old School Basketball Foul Contest for ages 30-40, 40-50 and 50+.
  • Where: Fourth Ward Park, which is located at 701 McCandless Street.
  • When: August 5, from 11:30am until 7:30pm.
    • Rain Date: August 6, 2023.
  • How: Free event.
    • Vendor price per space is $40. For vendor related information, contact Leonard Hopkins at 877-657-2275.
    • For Car Show information, contact Mark Mannuzza at 908-494-7644.

5th Annual 8th Ward Reunion

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Union County in conjunction with Kyle “Small” Smith and Family present the 5th Annual 8th Ward Reunion at Dorothy Ford Park. Come and enjoy this free community event featuring live entertainment, games, food and fun.

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

  • Who: All ages welcome. Welcoming all fraternities and sororities.
  • What: Reunion, a community event! Enjoy entertainment by Gotta Go Gaming Game Truck, games for the youth, face painting, caricatures by Akbar, food vendors, guest community speakers, and music by artists Marley Marl, Donna Edwards and Lil Ray, Kris Flowers and Tru Sol.
  • Where: Dorothy Ford Park (Formerly St. Marks Park), which is located at 1298 Hussa Street.
  • When: August 19, from 12pm until 9pm.
  • How: Free event.
    • Vendors, call 908-474-8493.

July 25, 2023 Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Meeting – Cancelled

The City of Linden, Zoning Board of Adjustment’s scheduled special meeting on Tuesday July 25, 2023, has been cancelled due to a family emergency with one of our Board members. Due to only having five voting members available to attend, the applicant has chosen to adjourn the meeting to a future date. The Board will attempt to have a special meeting in early August, pending member availability. The next regularly scheduled Zoning Board meeting will be held on September 11, 2023, and will include all business that was scheduled to be heard at the July 25, 2023 meeting, unless an earlier special meeting is able to be put on the calendar. All updates/notices will be on the website. We apologize for any inconveniences.

The Zoning Board Agenda and all other relevant documents, including this notice are posted on the City of Linden website.

  • Click here for 2023 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Documents.

For any questions, contact Daniel Sobolewski, Acting Secretary to the Board

September to Remember – Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, and the volunteers of the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present September to Remember – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. The first 75 registrants will receive a T-shirt.

  • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
  • Who: Fun for all ages.
  • What: September to Remember – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. Judging will take place throughout the day. Trophies awarded at 3:30pm. Beer, wine, food vendors, rides, eating contests, music by DJ “Hot-Rod Mike” and entertainment all day.
  • Where: The Show will be held outdoors on North Wood Avenue, between Elm Street and Curtis Sreet.
  • When: Saturday, September 30, 2023. Arrival and check-in from 8:30am until 11am for participating vehicles. Car Show from 11am until 3:30pm. Trophies awarded at 3:30pm. The September to Remember – Street Festival will take place throughout the day from 11am until 8pm.
    • Rain Date: Sunday, October 1.
  • How: Registration is day of show, $20 per vehicle. If registering by check, please make check payable to “Linden Cultural Committee.” Arrival and check-in from 8:30am until 11am for participating vehicles. The first 75 registrants will receive a T-shirt. For more information, email here or call Marybeth at 908-862-5097.

July 25, 2023 Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Meeting Notice

The City of Linden, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 7pm. The meeting will be conducted in person. Official action will be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session.

1.Old Business – Old Business – Cases

  • Docket# ZBA-02-2023
    Applicant: Peter Matlosz, LLC
    Represented by: John Motta
    Property: 103-105 West Munsell Avenue
    Zone: R-2a

The Zoning Board Agenda and all other relevant documents, including this notice are posted on the City of Linden website.

  • Click here for 2023 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Documents.

The meetings of the Linden Zoning Board of Adjustment were called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law.

Daniel Sobolewski, Acting Secretary to the Board

The Legends of Linden Concert

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the Legends of Linden concert.

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

  • What: Legends of Linden concert. Featured artists include: Curt Jones & Aurra, Dwayne Jennings, Derek & Mirage Band, Craig Dotson & Rize Band, BTS!, and CedVicious & Dru Kuvington.
  • When: Friday, July 21, 2023 from 4pm until 10pm.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free event. Come and enjoy!