City Hall Closed Today, Wednesday February 3rd
Due to a heating issue, City Hall will be closed today, Wednesday, February 3rd. The Police Department and other departments outside of City Hall are open.
Author: City of Linden
Emergency Food Distribution Event – Thursday, February 4th from 10am – 12pm
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 Thursday, February 4th. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.
Location
Plainfield High School; 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Please note that the original location for this event has been changed. This event is at Plainfield High School.
- Not at
Gerald B Green Plaza; 200 W. 2nd Street, Plainfield NJ 07060 – Rotunda Complex
Event Details
- First 300 people will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
- One food distribution per household, while supplies last.
- Bring a cart for the walk-up.
- Refrigerate any perishable items shortly after distribution.
- Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
- Event will take place rain or shine.
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.
Snow Update
- Due to the massive snowfall brought on by this Nor’Easter, DPW will be plowing and salting well into Tuesday morning. As a result, commingled (blue cart) recycling tomorrow (Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021) is cancelled.
- After the storm is over, please put your blue carts out and DPW will work the rest of the week to empty them, starting with Districts 1,2,3 9 & 10, then the rest later in the week, possibly into Saturday.
- As of now, garbage will still be collected as per the normal schedule.
- Please do not blow snow into the streets!
Notice RE Shade Tree Commission Revised February 4, 2021 Meeting Notice for Due to COVID-19 International Health Crisis
The regular meeting of the Linden Shade Tree Commission will be held at 7pm. The meeting will be held electronically due to current health emergency, as declared by the Governor of New Jersey, limiting personal contact and public gatherings.
The public may offer comment, at appropriate times by voice when the meeting is open for public comment in the program, or by submitting written comment no later than 12pm. prevailing local time, on the date of the meeting to the Commission Chairman/Secretary by email or by fax to (908) 474-8451. Please include your name and address in the correspondence and title emails “public meeting comment.” Please keep your microphone muted until the public comment portion of the meeting. Official action may be taken at this meeting. Portions of the meeting may be held in Executive Session.
- Submit written comments by email here.
- Click here to enter the virtual meeting without registration on February 4th 2021 at 7pm.
- Click here to be taken to the Shade Tree Commission calendar event, with login information to attend the meeting.
- Click here to read and/or download the official notice about this virtual meeting.
- Click here to download the meeting calendar resolution for all Shade Tree Commission meetings for 2021.
- Click here to download the agenda for the February 4th, 2021 meeting.
City of Linden Master Plan
Click here to access the City of Linden’s Master Plan documents. With questions, please feel free to reach out to the Planning Board.
City Hall Closed on Monday, February 1st, 2021
Due to the snow conditions, City Hall and other City offices will be closed today.
Recycling Collection for Monday February 1st, 2021
Due to expected inclement weather conditions, recycling collection for Monday, February 1st 2021 has been cancelled.
Please do your best to keep cars in driveways when possible during snow, to help our DPW snow removal team quickly and efficiently clear the snow from streets.
Thank you!
COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center for Seniors
In order to better assist seniors 65 years of age and older, and those who may not have internet access, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced the opening Friday, January 29th of a COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center for residents to schedule an appointment. The Union County COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center will also work to answer questions from residents who need more information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, and can also help arrange transportation if necessary for residents with a confirmed vaccination appointment. Call 908-613-7829, on Monday though Friday, 9am until 7pm, and Saturdays from 9am until 1pm.
Within the hotline system, there will be tailored assistance for:
- Seniors over 65 years of age;
- Those in the 18-64 age range with qualifying medical conditions who may lack internet access;
- Residents who need assistance in Spanish;
- Residents who may need assistance with transportation to and from vaccination sites
Those currently eligible to receive the vaccination are individuals ages 65 and older, persons 18-64 with high-risk medical conditions, uniformed police officers, firefighters, health care workers and others identified in Group 1A. Those who wish to make an appointment online for the Union County Vaccination center may also do so here.
NJ COVID-19 Information Hub
Primary Resource Center
- Here is the primary resource for COVID-19.
- Where can I get tested? Right here.
- Where can I schedule a vaccine appointment? Right here.
- Where can I get vaccinated in Linden? Right here.
- Where can I get more information about New Jersey’s free COVID Alert NJ exposure notification app? Right here.
- NJ DOH Data Dashboard
- Volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corp by clicking here.
- To subscribe to the e-newsletter, VAX Matters, click here:
- The Department of Health’s YouTube Channel with education and informational video clips.
General Questions – Call 211
General information on how to stay safe, test sites, financial assistance, unemployment. donations, food, and other non-medical needs.
Medical Questions – Call 1-800-962-1253
Medical Information from healthcare professionals on symptoms, when to seek medical attention, and proper steps to take if exposed to COVID-19.
Vaccine Appointment Support – Call 1-855-568-0545 (8am – 8pm)
Help with setting up a vaccination appointment.
Additional Information
- You can text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts.
- Download the COVID Alert NJ App on Google Play or the App Store.
Emergency Food Distribution Event – Saturday, January 30th at 8:30am
The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing a drive through and walk-up food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 29th. 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
- First 1,000 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
- One food distribution per household/vehicle, while supplies last.
- Please make sure to clear out the vehicle’s trunk prior to arrival to make room for food bags and/or boxes.
- Bring a cart for the walk-up.
- Refrigerate any perishable items shortly after distribution.
- Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
- Event will take place rain or shine.
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.