Author: City of Linden
Linden Fire Department to Host Annual Junior Fire Academy
Registration for the Linden Fire Department’s 2024 Junior Fire Academy is now open! “The Junior Fire Academy provides an opportunity to educate the recruits about the Linden Fire Department, the services we provide and enlighten them on the possibility of a future career in firefighting,” said Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Brady.
- Who: Available to Linden students graduating 7th and 8th grades.
- What: Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. Learn about the Linden Fire Department and explore a future career in Firefighting! Receive basic training in physical fitness, department operations, fire science, HazMat, first-aid and CPR. Demonstrations include Engine and Ladder Truck Operations, Rope Rescue, Car Extrication, HazMat and more!
- When: June 25 through June 28, 2024 from 8am until 3pm.
- How: Click here to view and/or download the flyer and application for the Linden Fire Department’s Junior Fire Academy. Applications are also available at Fire Headquarters, which is located at 302 South Wood Avenue. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3pm. Applications must be dropped off at Linden Fire Headquarters. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Deputy Chief Kevin Brady via email, or call (908) 474-4550.
Notice RE Full Time Confidential Administrative Secretary Position Available to the The City of Linden Business Administrator
Once completed all applications must be returned via email or mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.
Submission Deadline is Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- Full time Confidential Administrative Secretary position to the Business Administrator.
Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.
Notice RE One Full Time Electrical Subcode Official Position Available In The City of Linden Construction Code Department
Once completed all applications must be returned via email or mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.
Submission Deadline is Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One (1) Full Time Electrical Subcode Official position, in the Construction Code Department.
Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.
Notice RE One Part Time Fire Subcode Official Position Available In The City of Linden Construction Code Department
Once completed all applications must be returned via email or mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.
Submission Deadline is Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One (1) Part Time Fire Subcode Official position, in the Construction Code Department.
Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.
3rd Ward Community Meeting
3rd Ward Councilwoman Caldwell invites you to participate in the upcoming Community Meeting, where we’ll come together to discuss important matters concerning the 3rd Ward. Your input and ideas are invaluable to us as we work towards building a stronger, more vibrant community.
- What: 3rd Ward Community Meeting. Mark your calendars and make your voice heard. Together, we can make a difference in the 3rd Ward!
- When: May 28, 2024 at 6pm.
- Where: Columbia Bank Room (third floor) at the Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
- How: For more information, contact Councilwoman Caldwell by email here, or call 908-531-0676.
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Linden Health Department are pleased to provide free Rabies Vaccination Clinics. New and renewal pet licensing services will also be available. Per City ordinances, all dogs in Linden must be licensed, and anyone found to have an unlicensed dog in the City is subject to summons to Municipal Court. The annual fee for a dog license is $10 for a spayed/neutered dog, and $13 for a dog that has not been spayed/neutered. In order to be issued a license, the dog owner must provide written proof of a rabies vaccination that is valid for at least 10 months of the licensing year. All Linden residents with dogs that need a vaccination and/or a new or renewed dog license are encouraged to take advantage of these free clinics.
*For safety, all dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers*
- Who: Open to all New Jersey residents. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. License Reminder Notice or photo ID is required.
- What: Free rabies vaccinations. There will also be staff from the City Clerk’s office present to provide licensing services for both new and renewal dog licenses. Board of Health Outreach staff will be on hand with health information and giveaways. For the convenience of Linden residents, the City recently extended the start and end dates of the dog licensing year. Up until now, dog licenses were valid from April 1 through March 31. Starting with the 2024 licensing year, dog licenses are now valid from June 1 through May 31 each year. By changing the licensing dates to June 1 through May 31 of each year, Linden residents that vaccinate their dogs at the free clinics in May can renew their dog licenses on time, and these vaccinations will be valid for up to 3 full dog licensing years.
- When & Where:
- Saturday, May 4, from 10am until 2pm, at Fire House #2, 302 West St. Georges Avenue.
- Monday, May 6, from 4pm until 8pm, at Fire House #3, which is located at 1205 East Elizabeth Avenue.
- Tuesday, May 14, from 5pm until 8pm, at at Fire House #1, which is located at 302 South Wood Avenue.
- How: Free clinic. If there are any questions about the rabies vaccine and/or the free clinics, please call the Board of Health at 908-474-8409, or email here. If there are any questions about dog licensing, please call the City Clerk’s office at 908-474-8406. All current 2023 dog licenses can be renewed up until June 30, 2024 without incurring a late fee. All 2023 dog licenses that are renewed on July 1, 2024 or later will incur a $5 late fee.
- Click here to view and/or download the Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics flyer.
Creative Aging Workshop Series – Tell Your Story
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Creative Aging Workshop Series “Tell Your Story.” The Workshop will be led by Judy England McCarthy, professional storyteller and workshop facilitator. The Creative Aging Workshop Series was made possible by the Creative Aging Grant from the State of New Jersey’s Council of the Arts, and the City of the Linden. Only thirty cities/towns were selected to receive this grant. This eight-part free program will focus on assisting our seniors to access their personal stories or memoirs. The Workshop will culminate with participants sharing some of these stories in front of family and friends. The optional performance will be recorded and made available to all those who participate. All materials will be supplied and each session will be 90-minutes long allowing plenty of time for inquiry, writing, storytelling and discussion.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer and press-release for this workshop.
- Who: For seniors.
- What: Eight-part workshop that will focus on assisting our seniors to access their personal stories or memoirs. It will culminate in participants sharing some of these stories in front of family and friends. Their performance (optional) will be recorded and made available to all those who participate. All materials will be supplied, and each session will be 90-minutes long allowing plenty of time for inquiry, writing, storytelling, and discussion.
- Where: John T. Gregorio Center (JTG), which is located at 330 Helen Street.
- When: 1:15pm until 2:45pm
- May 14, May 16, May 23 and May 30.
- June 6, June 13, June 18 and June 20.
- How: Free program To sign-up, contact the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street), or call 908-474-8600. Sign-up early, limited registration. Any materials needed will be supplied.
Open RFQ / RFP / RFI Opportunities with the City of Linden
All open RFQ / RFP / RFI opportunities are posted here.
Closed Job Opportunities with the City of Linden
Closed Job Opportunities
Submission Deadline is Friday, November 15, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One (1) Full Time Clerk 2 position available in the Police Department.
Submission Deadline is Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- Two (2) Full Time Laborer (Tier 2) positions available in the Department of Community Services, the Division of Public Works.
- One (1) Full time Truck Driver Tier 2 (PW) position available in the Department of Community Services.
- One (1) Full time Mechanic (Tier 2) position, in the Department of Community Service.
- Two (2) Full time Assistant Engineer positions available in the Department of Engineering.
Submission Deadline is Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One (1) Full Time Public Information Officer position, in the Office of the Mayor.
Submission Deadline is Friday, September 6, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One (1) Full Time Housing Inspector position, in the Board of Health Department.
- One (1) Full Time Clerk position, in the Construction Code Department.
- One (1) Full Time Code Enforcement Officer position, in the Construction Code Department.
Submission Deadline is Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One (1) Full Time Clerk 1 position, in the Police Department.
Submission Deadline is Friday, July 5, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One (1) Part Time Electrical Inspector position, in the Construction Code Department.
- One (1) Part Time Clerk 1 position, in the Construction Code Department.
Submission Deadline is Friday May 31, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- Two Full time Laborer (Tier 2) positions in the Department of Community Services, the Division of Public Works.
Submission Deadline is Friday May 10, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- Full Time Confidential Administrative Secretary position to the Business Administrator.
Submission Deadline is Friday May 3, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One Full Time Electrical Subcode Official position, in the Construction Code Department
- One Part Time Fire Subcode Official position, in the Construction Code Department
Submission Deadline is Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- Two Clerk 1 positions, in the Municipal Courts Department.
Submission Deadline is Friday, March 22, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- Two Deputy Municipal Court Administrator positions, in the Municipal Courts Department.
Submission Deadline is February 21, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the City of Linden Police Department.
Submission Deadline is February 8, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- Two full time Parking Enforcement Officer positions, in the Traffic Department.
Submission Deadline was February 6, 2024 at 4pm.
- One full time City Administrator Position.
- One full time Assistant City Administrator Position.
Submission Deadline is January 19th, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Clerk 2 Public Works position, in the Department of Community Services.
- One full time Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee position in the Police Department.
Submission Deadline is January 9th, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the Fire Department.
- One full time Registered Environmental Health Specialist position, in the Health Department.
- One full time Mechanic PW position, in the Department of Community Services.
Submission Deadline is December 26th, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the Tax Assessor Department.
- One Crossing Guard position, in the Police Department.
Submission Deadline was December 8th, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the Police Department.
- One full time Senior Diesel Mechanic position, in the Division of Public Works.
- One full time Mechanic Helper (Tier 2) position, in the Department of Community Services.
- Three full time Laborer positions, in the Department of Community Services.
Submission Deadline was October 6th, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Purchasing Assistant position, in the Purchasing Office.
- One full time Housing Inspector position, in the Health Department.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the Municipal Court.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the Tax Collector Department.
Submission Deadline was September 1st, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the Department of Social Service Office.
- One full time Tree Trimmer w/CDL License: Tier 2 (PW) position, in the Department of Community Services.
Submission Deadline was August 8th, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Accounting Assistant position, in the Treasury Department.
Submission Deadline was August 4th, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- Two full time Truck Driver Tier 2 (PW) positions, in the Department of Community Services.
- Two full time Tree Trimmer w/CDL License: Tier 2 (PW) positions, in the Department of Community Services.
- One part time Building Inspector position, in the Office of Construction Code.
Submission Deadline was July 31st, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One part time Registered Environmental Health Specialist position, in the Board of Health Department.
- Two full time Clerk 1 positions, in the Police Department.
Submission Deadline was June 2, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Truck Driver Tier 2 position, in the Department of Community Services.
Submission Deadline was May 26, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer position, in the Police Department.
Submission Deadline was May 12th, 2023 at 4:30pm
- One Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee position, in the Police Department.
Submission Deadline was May 5th, 2023 at 4:30pm
- One Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer position, in the Police Department.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the Health Department.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the Treasury Department.
- One full time Clerk 1 position, in the Police Department.
- One full time Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic (Tier 2) position available in the Department of Community Services.
Submission Deadline was April 7th, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Mechanic Helper (Tier 2) position, in the Department of Community Service.
- One full time Laborer position, in the Department of Community Service.
- One full time Truck Driver (Tier 2) position available in the Department of Community Service.
Submission Deadline was March 10, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One part time Clerk position available in the Recreation Department.
- One full time Mechanic Tier 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
- One full time Diesel Mechanic Tier 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
- One full time Truck Driver Tier 2 position available in the Department of Community Services.
- One part time Registered Environmental Health Specialist position available in the Health Department.
Submission Deadline was February 3rd, 2023 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Clerk 1 position available in the Construction Code Department.
Submission Deadline was December 19th, 2022 at 4pm.
- Two full time Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee positions in the Police Department.
Submission Deadline is December 9th, 2022 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Principal PayrollClerk position available in the Treasury Department.
- One full time Laborer position available in the Department of Community Services.
- One full time Mechanic Helper (Tier 2) position, in the Department of Community Services.
- One full time Truck Driver position available in the Department of Community Services
Submission Due Date was Monday, November 14, 2022
- One Full time Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee position in the Police Department.
Submission Due Date was Friday, November 4, 2022
- One Full time Clerk 1 position in the Parks & Recreation Department.
- Two Full time Laborer Positions in the Public Works Department or the Buildings & Grounds Department.
- One Full Time Mechanic Helper Tier 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
- One Full time Diesel Mechanic Tier 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
- Two Full time Mechanic Tier 2 positions available in the Division of Public Works.
Submission Due Date was Friday, October 21, 2022
- 2 Full Time Special Law Enforcement Officers III (S.L.E.O.) positions available in the Police Department.
Submission Due Date was Friday, October 7, 2022
- One Full Time Clerk 1 position in the Construction Code Department.
- Two Full Time Laborer Positions in the Public Works Department or the Buildings & Grounds Department.
- One Full Time Mechanic Helper position available in the Division of Public Works / Municipal Garage.
- One Full Time Clerk 1 Position open in the Police Department.
- Two Full time Diesel Mechanic Tier 2 positions available in the Division of Public Works.
- 2 Full time Mechanic Tier 2 positions available in the Division of Public Works.
Submission Due Date was Friday, September 2, 2022
- One Full Time Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee position in the Police Department.
- One Full Time Clerk 1 position in the Health Department.
- One Full Time Diesel Mechanic Tier 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
- Three Full Time Laborer positions available within the Public Works Department or the Buildings & Grounds Department.
- One Full time Mechanic Tier 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
Submission Due Date was Thursday, August 5, 2022
- One Full time Clerk 1 position in the Police Department.
- One Full Time Computer Service Technician position available in the Police Department.
- One Part Time Fire Subcode Official position in the Construction Code Department.
- One Full Time Clerk 1 position in the Construction Code Department.
- One Full Time Diesel Mechanic Tier 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
- One Full Time Mechanic 2 Tier 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
- One Full time Management Specialist position available in the Mayor’s Office.
Submission Due Date was Thursday, July 7, 2022
- Two Full time Diesel Mechanic positions in the Division of Public Works.
- One Full Time Mechanic 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
- One Full Time Management Specialist position available in the Mayor’s Office.
Submission Due Date was Thursday, June 2, 2022
- One Full time Clerk 1 position in the Tax Collector Department.
- One Full Time Clerk 1 position available in the Construction Code Department.
- One Full time COVID Generalist position in the Health Department.
- One Full Time Registered Environmental Health Specialist position available in the Health Department.
- Two Full time Management Specialist positions available in the Mayor’s Office.
- Employment Application
- Email Address to Send Application
Submission Deadline was May 9, 2022.
- 1 Part Time Position of Public Works Inspector in the Public Works Department.
- 1 Full Time Position of Assistant Engineer in the Department of Engineering
- 2 Full Time Positions of Clerk 1 in the Police Department.
- 3 Full Time Positions of Laborer 1 Tier 2 in the Buildings & Ground Department.
- 1 Full Time Positions of Laborer 1 Tier 2 in the Public Works Department.
- 2 Full Time Positions of Mechanic Helper in the Division of Public Works / Municipal Garage.
- Employment Application
- Email Address to Send Application
Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority
Submission Due Date was Thursday, March 31st, 2022
Downloads & Links
- 1 Full Time Position of Accounting Assistant in the Treasury Department
- 1 Full Time Position of COVID Generalist in the Health Department
- 1 Full Time Position of Clerk 1 in the Tax Assessor’s Department.
- Employment Application
- Email Address to Send Application
Submission Due Date: March 18, 2022
Submission Due Date: Friday, March 4th, 2022
Downloads & Links
- 1 Full Time Position of Computer Service Technician in the Police Department.
Submission Due Date: Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
Downloads & Links
- 1 Full Time Position of Clerk 1 in the Police Department.
West Elizabeth Avenue
- Submission Deadline – January 31, 2022.
- Notice
- Documentation Download
- Username: CityOfLinden1
- Password: West Elizabeth
Submission Due Date: Friday, January 28th, 2022
- 1 Full Time Position of Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the Board of Health Department.
- 1 Part Time Position of Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the Board of Health Department.
Submission Due Date: Thursday, January 13th, 2022
Downloads & Links
- 1 Full Time Position of Engineering Aide in the Engineering Department.
- 2 Full Time Positions of Laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Department.
- 1 Part Time Position of Public Works Inspector in the Department of Engineering.
- 1 Full Time Position of Assistant Engineer Department of Engineering.
- 3 Full Time Positions of Truck Driver in the Department of Community Services.
Submission Due Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
- Full Time Registered Environmental Health Specialist Notice and Job Description
- Employment Application
- Email Address to Send Application
Submission Due Date: Friday, November 26th, 2021
- Director of Welfare Notice and Job Description
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist Notice and Job Description
- 2 Full Time Positions of Laborer Tier 2 Positions in the Transportation & Parking Department Notice and Job Description
- Employment Application
- Email Address to Send Application
Submission Due Date: Friday, December 3rd, 2021
- 2 Full Time Positions of Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee Notice and Job Description
- 5 Positions of Per-Diem Public Safety Telecommunicator Notice and Job Description
- Employment Application
- Email Address to Send Application
Submission Due Date: Thursday, November 11th, 2021
- 1 Position of Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee
- 1 Position of Per-Diem Public Safety Telecommunicator
Submission Due Date: Wednesday, November 10th, 2021
Downloads & Links
- 1 Full Time Position of Principal Accountant in the Treasury Department
- 1 Full Time Position of Supervising Mechanic in the Department of Vehicle Maintenance
Submission Due Date: Friday, October 8th, 2021
- 1 Full Time Position of Vulnerable Populations Coordinator in the Board of Health
- 1 Part Time Position of COVID Generalist in the Board of Health
- 2 Full Time Positions of COVID Generalist in the Board of Health
- 1 Full Time Position of Assistant Engineer in the Engineering Department
- 1 Full Time Position of Senior Mechanic in the Community Services Department
- 1 Full Time Position of Mechanic Helper in the Community Services Department
- 3 Full Time Positions of Laborer 1 Tier 2 in the Public Works Department
Submission Due Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Submission Due Date: Friday, September 3rd, 2021
- 1 Full Time Position of Engineering Aide in the Engineering Department
- 1 Full Time Position of Assistant Engineer in the Engineering Department
- 1 Full Time Position of Clerk 1 in the Tax Assessor Department
- 2 Full Time Positions of Laborer 1 Tier 2 in the Public Works Department
- 2 Full Time Positions of Laborer 1 Tier 2 in the Buildings & Grounds Department
- 2 Full Time Positions of Laborer 1 Tier 2 in the Transportation & Parking Department
- 1 Full Time Position of Clerk 1 in the Construction Code Department
Submission Due Date: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021
Submission Due Date: August 5th 2021 at 4:30pm
- Code Enforcement Officer Trainee
- Clerk 1 in Parks & Recreation
- Laborer 1 Tier 2 position the Public Works Department
- (2) Full time Clerk 1 in the Social Services/Welfare Department
Laborer 1 in Department of Buildings & Grounds
Submission Due Date: March 17, 2021
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Omnibus Operator/Recreation Leader in Department of Recreation & Senior Services
Submission Due Date: February 25, 2021
Downloads & Links
Code Enforcement Officer Trainee in the Construction Code Department
Submission Due Date: January 26, 2021
Downloads & Links
Fire Sub-Code Official Part Time in the Construction Code Department
Submission Due Date: November 27, 2020
Downloads & Links
Mason/Senior Carpenter in the Buildings & Grounds Division
Submission Due Date: November 27, 2020
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Clerk 1 Full Time in the Tax Assessor’s Department
Submission Due Date: November 27, 2020
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Clerk 1 Full Time in the Municipal Court
Submission Due Date: November 27, 2020
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Clerk 1 Part Time in the Municipal Court
Submission Due Date: November 27, 2020
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Laborer in the Public Works Division
Submission Due Date: November 27, 2020
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Laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Division
Submission Due Date: November 27, 2020
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Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee
Submission Due Date: November 20, 2020
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Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicator
Submission Due Date: November 20, 2020
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Wastewater Plant Electrician
Submission Due Date: November 20, 2020
Wastewater Plant Electrician
A major northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant is looking for an Electrician. Duties include but not limited to preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment for the plant and pumping stations involving 480/240/120 volts, maintenance of electrical systems for buildings and grounds, pumps valves, motors, controls etc. Industrial Electrical Knowledge and Experience is a must.
Requirements good communication skills, possession of a valid driver’s license, knowledge and understanding of the maintenance procedures. A high school diploma or equivalent training and experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, at least 3 years appropriate experience. Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, and experience, and 1,460 volts is a plus.
Please visit their website for an employment application. Applicants shall mail or email the completed employment application, resume and salary requirements, by November 20, 2020 to the Executive Director, LRSA PO Box 4118, 5005 South Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 or email their executive director here.
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Submission Due Date: October 7, 2020
Submission Due Date: September 14, 2020
Submission Due Date: September 11, 2020
Submission Due Date: August 10, 2020 (changed from June 29)
Submission Due Date: May 14, 2020