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The Linden Recreation Dance Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Linden Recreation Dance Program, directed by Coach Fonda. Unleash your moves!

  • Who: Ages 4 through 18.
  • What: Dance classes, directed by Coach Fonda. Unleash your moves! Classes include Hip-Hop, Jazz and Ballet.
  • Where: Linden High School, which is located at 121 West St. Georges Avenue.
  • When: March 10, 2025 through June 14, 2025.
    • Mondays
      • Ballet – Ages 4 through 7 from 5pm until 5:45pm.
      • Jazz – Ages 8 through 11 from 5:45pm until 6:30pm.
      • Ballet – Ages 12 through 14 from 6:30pm until 7:15pm.
      • Hip-Hop – Ages 15 through 18 from 7:15pm through 8pm.
    • Wednesdays
      • Hip-Hop – Ages 4 through 7 from 5pm until 5:45pm.
      • Ballet – through 11 from 5:45pm until 6:30pm.
      • Hip-Hop – Ages 12 through 14 from 6:30pm until 7:15pm.
      • Hip-Hop – Ages 15 through 18 from 7:15pm until 8pm.
  • How: Register January 10 through March 10, 2025. Click here to register. Cost is a $50 one-time payment fee, plus a $6 insurance fee.

Linden Awarded Pedestrian Safety Grant: Safer Drivers Save Lives

The City of Linden and the Linden Police Department announced that they have been awarded a year-long, federally-funded grant focused on improving pedestrian safety. The $20,000 grant, administered through the New Jersey Department of Highway Transportation & Safety, supplements and supports the department’s educational and enforcement efforts throughout the year.

In New Jersey, drivers are required to STOP for pedestrians in a crosswalk and yield to pedestrians walking outside of a crosswalk. Drivers are also advised to slow down and be alert for pedestrians; the risk of death for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 23 mph is 10%, but jumps to near 50% if the vehicle is traveling at 40 mph.

“Walking is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health, and for the environment,” said Police Chief David Hart. “In Linden, we are committed to keeping our pedestrians safe on the sidewalks and while crossing the street — anywhere that people walk, bike, or roll they should be able to do so without fear or stress. We urge drivers to take the time to look out for pedestrians, slow down, and incorporate pedestrian awareness into their driving routines.”

Despite a nationwide decline in highway fatalities last year, pedestrian fatalities across New Jersey surged 30%. Two hundred and twenty-two pedestrians lost their lives in vehicle crashes, the most since 1968.

For more information about pedestrian safety, please click here.

Black History Vision Board Display

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the Black History Vision Board Display. This year’s theme is Historically Black College and University. Be creative, have fun and submit an entry! There will be a prize for each participant along with a photo taken by Brad Creanzo.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Black History Vision Board Display.

  • Who: Linden students from grades 6 through 12.
  • What: Black History Vision Board Display, this year’s theme is Historically Black College and University. Be creative, have fun and submit an entry! There will be a prize for each participant along with a photo taken by Brad Creanzo.
  • When and How: All vision boards must be submitted to the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) on or before February 26, 2025. The John T. Gregorio Center hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Vision Board Display will be presented on February 27, 2025. Each participant will be presented with a prize along with a photo taken by Brad Creanzo. Participants and their families will be invited to celebrate everyone’s future dreams and goals at the John. T. Gregorio Center. For further information please call 908-474-8627.
    • All posters must be 22″x28″ or larger. All entries must have full name, school, teacher, grade, and parent/guardian cell phone number printed on a blank index card taped to the back.
    • Click here to view all rules and regulations for the contest.

City of Linden Warming Centers 2025

Below is a list of the City of Linden’s Warming Centers for 2025. These are the municipal buildings that are open and available to the public during their normal operating hours. Nothing else is required.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the 2025 City of Linden Warming Centers.

  • Linden Public Library – 31 East Henry Street
    • Operating Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 9am until 9pm. Tuesday and Thursday from 9am until 5pm. Friday from 9:30am until 5pm. Saturday from 9am until 5pm.
  • John T. Gregorio Recreation Center – 330 Helen Street
    • Operating Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. *Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Linden Multi-Purpose Center – 1025 John Street
    • Operating Hours: Monday through Friday from 9am until 8pm. *Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights Game

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to invite you to the New Jersey Devils Game.

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

  • Who: Ages 8 through 18.
  • What: New Jersey Devils game. We are excited to have our members attend an exhilarating hockey game. Let’s show our support to the New Jersey Devils! All attendees will receive a drawstring bag! Limited spots available.
  • When & Where: Thursday, February 6, 2025
  • How: Limited spots available. Registration Deadline is January 13, 2025. If you have any questions, please call 908-474-8639.

Tutoring Classes

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Tutoring Classes.

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

  • Who: Youth program for all grade levels.
  • What: Six month tutoring classes. This program is designed to help students who need extra help beyond the classroom. Our one-on-one design will allow personalized help for the students. The intervention that we will apply will be in the form of tutoring and mentoring.
  • When: Beginning Monday, January 6, 2025. The program will be held weekly on Mondays for six months from 4pm until 5:30pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: For more information, call (908) 474-8639.

Complete Fitness Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Complete Fitness.

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

  • Who: Open to all adults 18+ years of age.
  • What: Eight week fitness program. Complete Fitness will develop and reinforce healthy lifestyles and behaviors. The Complete Fitness classes will allow participants to engage in a variety of physical fitness activities that will help to establish lifelong fitness goals.
  • When: Beginning Thursday, January 9, 2025. The program will be held weekly on Thursdays for eight weeks from 6pm until 7pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: Program fee is $50, plus a $6 annual insurance fee. First time registrants must set up and account and pay an annual $6 registration fee. Register online here, or register in person at the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) from 9am until 4pm, or at the Linden Multi Purpose Center (1025 John Street) from 9am until 7pm. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa, Mastercard, and online payment accepted. For more information, call (908) 474-8639.

Toys for Tots

The Linden Fire Department is holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program. Accepting donations through December 13, 2024.

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

  • What: Toys for Tots. The Linden Fire Department is holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program.
  • When: Accepting donations through December 13, 2024.
  • Where & How: All contributions should be unwrapped and can be dropped off at any of our four Firehouses listed below:
    • Fire House #1 – 302 South Wood Avenue (corner of West Mussell or West Stimpson Avenue)
    • Fire House #2 – 302 West St. Georges Avenue (corner of Dewitt Terrace)
    • Fire House #3 – 1205 East Elizabeth Avenue (corner of Chandler Avenue)
    • Fire House #4 – 2400 South Wood Avenue (next to P.A.L. Fields)

Veteran’s Day Services

On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2024, the Linden Veteran’s Council will be honoring “Our Veteran’s”. Residents are encouraged to attend the Veteran’s Grave and Wreath Placement Ceremony. The American Legion Post 102 will be the host post. In attendance will also be the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1397, Marine Corp League, Catholic War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans of America.

  • What: Veteran’s Day Services. The Linden Veteran’s Council will be honoring “Our Veteran’s.” Residents are encouraged to attend the Veteran’s Grave and Wreath Placement Ceremony.
  • When & Where: Assemble at 8:30am at the Linden American Legion Post #112, which is located at 112 West Elizabeth Avenue. Program will conclude at 12pm. Residents are invited to meet the Veterans entourage at a specific Monument listed in the event schedule or to join the Veterans escorted entourage from the American Legion Hall to visit all the City Monuments.
    • Click here to view and/or download the full event schedule (time and locations could vary).