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Show Me the Resources: Small Business Week Resource Fair

Join us for an in-person Small Business Week Resource Fair hosted by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).

  • What: Show me the Resources! Small Business Week Resource Fair. Join us for an in-person Small Business Week Resource Fair hosted by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and statewide partners. Learn about resources available for small businesses, including programs through the NJEDA, New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC), New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC), and more. Meet with representatives from the NJEDA’s Small Business Services team, other relevant NJEDA departments, and key statewide resource partners.
  • When: Tuesday, May 6, from 9am until 12pm.
  • Where: Brower Student Center Room 100 at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), which is located at 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing Township, NJ 08628.
  • How: Click here to register for the event.

Show Me the Resources: NJEDA Small Business Week Webinar

  • What: Show me the Resources! Small Business Week Resource Webinar. In celebration of National Small Business Week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority‘s (NJEDA) Small Business Services Team will offer a review of available resources for small business owners in New Jersey.
  • When: Thursday, May 8, from 5pm until 6pm.
  • Where: Virtual Event.
  • How: Click here to register for the event.

3rd Ward Garage Sale – Permit Fee Waived

The City of Linden is hosting a 3rd Ward Garage Sales, with no permit required on:

  • May 3 and 4, 2025.
    • Rain Date: May 4, 2025
    • Residents who wish to participate can register with Councilwoman Caldwell directly by calling 908-531-0676.
    • Click here to view and/or download the 3rd Ward Garage Sale flyer for May 3, 2025.
  • August 2 and 3, 2025.
  • Click here to view the list of all Linden Authorized Garage Sales.

Notice RE May 1, 2025 Special Planning Board Meeting

Please take notice that on May 1, 2025 in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 the Planning Board of the City of Linden will conduct a special meeting at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held in person. Registration is not required for this meeting. At this meeting the Board will hear introduction of the Ordinance 69-28 & Ordinance 69-29. All documents can be reviewed on the City website here.

Dorothy Kotowski,
City of Linden Planning Board Secretary

Haitian Heritage Month Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Linden Public Schools, and the New Jersey-Haiti Partners would like to cordially invite you to experience a taste of Haiti.

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

  • What: Haitian Heritage Month Celebration. We would like to cordially invite you to experience a taste of Haiti. Music, culture, dancers, food vendors, raffles, and more!
  • When & Where: The city of linden will be hosting celebrations throughout the month:
    • Haitian Heroes Banners and flag poles decoration. Thursday, May 1 at North Wood Avenue.
    • Senior Luncheon. Monday, May 12, from 11:30am until 1pm at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
    • Flag raising and Celebration day. Sunday, May 18, from 4pm until 8pm at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
    • Senior Breakfast (Kozé Lakay). Saturday, May 31, from 9:30am until 11:30am at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: For more information call (814) 688-8258, (908) 372-4131.

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.

Click here to view and/or download the Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics flyer.

*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 3, from 10am until 2pm, at Fire House #2, 302 West St. Georges Avenue.
    • Thursday, May 8, from 4pm until 8pm, at Fire House #3, which is located at 1205 East Elizabeth Avenue.
    • Monday, May 12, from 4pm 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 2024 dog licenses can be renewed up until June 30, 2025 without incurring a late fee. All 2024 dog licenses that are renewed on July 1, 2025 or later will incur a $5 late fee.

Smartphone Training Workshop

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a Smartphone Training Workshop. This program is made possible in part by a 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of Commissioners.

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

  • Who: Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Smartphone Training Workshop hosted by Valerie Porter. Attendees will learn how to become more independent with their smartphones.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: June 2, 2025 and June 5, 2025 from 2pm until 3:30pm.
    • The June 2 session will focus on how to create a social security account online to access earning data and other important information.
    • The June 5 session will focus on spam and fraud prevention.
  • How: Free workshop. To view full program description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. For more information, call 908-474-8600.

Mother’s Day Celebration 2025

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation present the 2025 Mother’s Day Celebration. In collaboration with Morning Star Community Christian Center.

Click here to view and/or download the Mother’s Day Celebration flyer.

  • Who: Adults only.
  • What: 2025 Mother’s Day Celebration; spa care, massages, wigs & hair, nails, lashes & tints, Mary Kay Consultants, head wrapping, book signings. Make you own bracelet! music, exercising, line dancing, consulting dietician, refreshments, swag bags, and prizes.
  • When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 12pm until 3pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: To register, please call 908-922-8190 or 732-754-0331. Adults only, unfortunately we cannot accommodate children.

Notice RE Cancelled Board of Health Meeting – April 22, 2025

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Notice is thereby given that the City of Linden Board of Health Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7pm. at the Community Center Building at 605 South Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ has been cancelled. The next Regular Meeting of the City of Linden Board of Health is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7pm. at the Community Center Building at 605 South Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ. Legal notice of this meeting cancellation has been filed with the Office of the City Clerk, posted on the doors of City Hall, posted on the doors of the JTG Center, posted in the lobby of the Health Department offices at the Community Center Building, and posted on the Events Calendar of the City of Linden website.