The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week launched a new program to help people connect – and stay connected – to the Internet for the next two years as part of COVID relief. Here is a fact sheet, and here is a link for more information.
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that upon the conclusion of this school year, portions of Executive Order 175 allowing remote learning will be rescinded, meaning that schools will be required to provide full-day, in-person instruction, as they were prior to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Please read the attached notice for information about the upcoming City Caucus, City Conference and City Council Meetings. Information about these meetings has been added to the website’s calendar events for each meeting accordingly.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing a walk-up food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 18th at 10am. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.
Location
Warinanco Park at 1 Park Drive, Roselle, NJ 07203
Event Details
Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.
Our crews will begin routine flushing of the water distribution system in your area Monday, May 17, 2021 through Friday, July 02, 2021 to provide you with high-quality water service. Flushing in your area will occur between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm.
Flushing also allows us to test and maintain fire hydrants. When crews are working in your area, you may notice reduced pressure or discolored water. If your water is discolored, run the cold water taps only, at the lowest level of the house for about 3 to 5 minutes until the water runs clear. If discolored water occurs, then please also refrain from doing laundry during that time. In keeping with American Water’s focus on safety for both customers and employees, please do not approach our crews while they work.
For more information and to see a map of the affected area please go to NewJerseyamwater.com or call 1(800) 272-1325. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding while we undertake this necessary maintenance of the water system.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:
Your household qualifies for the Emergency Broadband Benefit if it has an income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines OR any member of the household:
In conjunction with Walmart and the First Baptist Church of Linden, Mayor Armstead will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines are available. We are accepting Walk-ins. No registration is needed; however, you will need to fill out this consent form.
Join PrideNow in Rahway, New Jersey, for a Job Fair hosted by Aries Clean Technologies, a renewable energy company helping clients cleanly convert waste into energy.
When: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021, from 10am until 6pm
Where: Home2 Suites Rahway; 667 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065
Aries Clean Energy is looking for candidates ready to work in New Jersey in the below roles:
Click here to view and/or download a PDF with job descriptions for several roles.
Can’t make it to the event? Email your resume here and we’ll be in touch.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing a walk-up food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 11th at 10am. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.
Location
Immaculate Conception Church (Parking Lot); 417 Union Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Event Details
Click to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.
The City of Linden ABC Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 4pm. The meeting will be conducted teleconference. Attendance will be via GoToMeeting due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Official action will be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session.
To join the meeting without registration, click here.
Members of the public can submit questions or comments in writing no later than 2:00pm on meeting day via email or by fax at (908) 474-8451. Please include your name and address in the correspondence and title the email public meeting comment or question.
The meetings of the Linden Alcoholic Beverage Control were called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was sent via email to the Local Source, The Star Ledger and the Home News Tribune. In addition, copies of this notice were posted on the bulletin board and the main entrance to City Hall.