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Extended Summer Camp

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation are excited to introduce our extended summer camp! The extension consists of two additional weeks. This camp will be available for children entering K-8.

Click here to view and/or download the Extended Summer Camp flyer.

  • Who: Children entering K-8
  • What: Extended summer camp. There are no trips scheduled for these additional weeks.
  • Where:
    • For K-2: McGillvray Park, which is located on Bedle Place off of Park Avenue.
    • For 3-5: Memorial Park, which is located on Tremley Point Road.
    • For 6-8: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace.
  • When: Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 5pm
    • Week 1: August 17 through August 21.
    • Week 2: August 24 through August 28
  • How: $75 for each week. You may register your child for one week or both! First-come, first-served. To register, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 908-474-8639.

City of Linden Noise Ordinance No. 2023-08

The City of Linden Noise Ordinance No.2023-08 exists to promote the health, safety, and welfare of all residents by minimizing unnecessary and excessive noise. Please be considerate of your neighbors and help keep out community peaceful, safe and enjoyable for everyone. Click here to view and/or download the City Noise Ordinance No. 2023-08 flyer with information pertaining to rules, regulations, noise duration limits and applicable fines.

  • Excessive loud vehicle stereos are among the most common noise complaints received by the City.
    • Motorcycles must have a muffler meeting federal standards (40 CFR Part 205)
    • Removing or disabling a vehicles noise-control equipment is unlawful.
  • Power tools, landscaping and yard maintenance equipment must be operated with a muffler and/or sound reduction device.
  • All motorized equipment and demolition activity (excluding emergency work) must be operated with a muffler and/or sound reduction device.
  • If your neighbors can clearly hear your music from distances of 25 feet and/or 50 feet, you may be in violation of the ordinance.
  • It is unlawful to allow any domesticated or caged animal to create a sound that unreasonably disturbs neighbors.
  • Violations of the Noise Ordinance (No. 2023-08) may result in summonses and fines. Click here to learn more.
  • If you are experiencing a noise issue, contact the Linden Police Department at 908-474-8500.
    • In case of emergency, call 9-1-1.

Linden Summer Day Camp & Playground Annual Craft & Talent Show – Rescheduled to August 6

Due to the rain forecast the Summer Day Camp & Playground Annual Craft & Talent Show has been rescheduled to tomorrow, Thursday, August 6.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to come see what the children and counselors have been doing all summer!

  • What: The Linden Summer Day Camp & Playground Annual Craft and Talent Show.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: Thursday, August 6, from 5pm until 9pm.

Notice to Bidders

SEALED BIDS will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Linden, Linden, New Jersey, on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM prevailing time for the following project:

Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Shade Tree Planting at Various Locations in the City of Linden

The City of Linden will conduct and broadcast the bid opening in real time at Linden City Hall, 301 North Wood Avenue in the Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor of Linden City Hall. Offerors and the public have the option of remotely viewing the offer opening through a Google Meet conference with visual and audio capability. Offerors may join the virtual bid opening on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM by going to https://meet.google.com/aei-fiva-dps 

An addendum titled “Addendum 1” has been issued for the solicitation titled “Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Shade Tree Planting at Various Locations in the City of Linden”. The addendum is visible in the MuniVendor platform, and can also be viewed here.

All solicitations may ONLY be obtained on the City of Linden’s eProcurement portal at 

https://app.munivendor.com

  • Sealed offers shall be submitted via the City of Linden’s eProcurement portal https://app.munivendor.comup to and until Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM (prevailing time). The City’s eProcurement portal will not enable any submissions for these solicitations after Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Only offers submitted through the MuniVendor eProcurement portal at https://app.munivendor.com will be accepted. No physical, manual, paper, nor any other type of electronic response type will be accepted.
  • Offerors (respondents, prospective vendors, etc.) may sign up for MuniVendor by going to https://app.munivendor.com/signup
  • Available solicitations will go live on the MuniVendor platform this morning at 12 A.M.

A BID BOND or CERTIFIED CHECK made payable to the City of Linden, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid to secure performance is REQUIRED.

ALL BIDDERS shall conform to the intention and provisions of Affirmative Action in Public Contracts Laws of State of New Jersey R.S. 10:2-1 of 7/23/75, Assembly Bill No. 2227.

Offerors are required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, et seq., P.L. 1975, c. 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq., and all other applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances concerning affirmative action goals and equal employment opportunity.

The City of Linden reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, 40A:11-13.2 and 40A:11-23.2, and waive minor informalities not considered material defects under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.

Contact Information

  • With questions regarding the opening process, please contact the City of Linden’s Purchasing Department by email at purchasing@linden-nj.gov. 
  • With technical support with the MuniVendor platform, please contact MuniVendor directly by email at vendorsupport@munivendor.com, or by phone at 732-354-1215 from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.

Jessica Slawinski, QPA
Purchasing Department
City of Linden

Notice RE Award for Cooperative Contracts for Public Works Projects

Notice of Award for Cooperative Contracts for Public Works Projects.

  • Location of Project: 2100 Bedle Place, Linden, New Jersey
  • Name of Project: Milkosky Park Improvements
  • Contract Number: ESCNJ Contract #24/25-03
  • Name of Contractor: Whirl Corporation, Inc.
  • Name of Subcontractors: Halecon, Inc. and Frontier Fence, Inc.
  • Cost of Project: $230,000
  • Confirmation Certified Payrolls Records Received: Yes

Linden’s Finest Community Day Year 12

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Renaissance or Rebels present Linden’s Finest Community Day Year 12.

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

  • What: Linden’s Finest Community Day Year 12. Middle school bracket, high school bracket and adult bracket. Vendor opportunity, giveaways, kids activities and more.
  • Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace.
  • When: August 15, 2026 from 12pm until 9pm.
    • Rain Date: August 16, 2026 from 12pm until 9pm.
  • How: For more information, please contact 484-239-6105.

Milkosky Park – Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to the grand opening and ribbon-cutting at Milkosky Park, a new inclusive playground in the 8th Ward.

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

  • What: Grand-opening and ribbon-cutting at Milkosky Park, a new inclusive playground in the 8th Ward. Special invited guests. Join us at the new inclusive playground with newly refurbished basketball courts.
  • When: August 6, 2026 at 12pm.
  • Where: George L. Milkosky Park, which is located at 2100 Bedle Place.
  • How: For more information, call the Linden Department of Recreation at 908-474-8600.

Heavy Rain and Flooding Alert

The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant rain event that will impact portions of New Jersey over the coming days, bringing periods of heavy rainfall, localized flooding, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions. Expected rainfall amounts may cause flooding in low-lying areas, poor drainage locations, roadways, streams, and flood-prone properties. Additionally, gusty winds could lead to isolated power outages, downed trees, and travel disruptions. 

We urge all residents to exercise caution, avoid driving through flooded roads, and secure any loose outdoor items.

Notice RE Professional Services Contract Award Artheon

  • Click here to view and/or download the full Notice RE Contract Awarded; Professional Service Contract Award for continued additional remedial action activities including licensed site remediation professional services associated with the groundwater contamination at the Linden Multi Purpose Center located at 1025 John Street in the City of Linden.