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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.

Click here to view and/or download the Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics flyer in English, Spanish, Creole, and Polish.

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.

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 who vaccinate their dogs at the free clinics in May can renew their dog licenses on time, and these vaccinations are valid for up to 3 full dog licensing years. 
  • When & Where:
    • Saturday, May 2, from 10am until 2pm, at Fire House #2, 302 West St. Georges Avenue.
    • Thursday, May 13, from 4pm until 8pm, at Fire House #3, which is located at 1205 East Elizabeth Avenue.
    • Monday, May 18, 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 2025 dog licenses can be renewed up until June 30, 2026 without incurring a late fee. All 2025 dog licenses that are renewed on July 1, 2026 or later will incur a $5 late fee.

Passing of Former Council President Myles J. Hergert

Former Linden Council President Myles J. Hergert, 92, of Forked River, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, surrounded by his family.  He was born on July 1, 1933, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Louis and Emilie (Rapasky) Hergert.  Myles – affectionately known as “Mickey” in his youth – was a man whose life was defined by an unwavering commitment to faith, family, and hard work. Click here to read the full obituary.

Linden Fire Department 2026 Junior Fire Academy

Registration for the Linden Fire Department’s 2026 Junior Fire Academy will open on March 18, 2026! “The Junior Fire Academy provides an opportunity to educate the recruits about the Linden Fire Department, the services we provide and enlighten them on the possibility of a future career in firefighting,” said Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Brady.

Click here to view what your child will learn at the Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy.

  • Who: Available to Linden students graduating 7th and 8th grades.
  • What: Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. Learn about the Linden Fire Department and explore a future career in Firefighting! Receive basic training in physical fitness, department operations, fire science, HazMat, first-aid and CPR. Demonstrations include Engine and Ladder Truck Operations, Rope Rescue, Car Extrication, HazMat and more!
  • When: June 23 through June 26, 2026 from 8am until 3pm.
  • How: Applications can either be dropped off at Linden Fire Headquarters or submitted online. Applications are available at Fire Headquarters, which is located at 302 South Wood Avenue. The deadline for in-person applications is Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3pm and the deadline for online applications is Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59pm. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited. For more information, contact Captain Jason Iozzi via email, or call 908-474-4550.

Notice regarding Compliance with new Requirements for Online Public Notices Changes Effective as of January 1, 2026

The City of Linden website is in compliance with changes regarding the publication requirements for official public notices specified in P.L. 2025, c. 72.

Starting on January 1, 2026, local governments (municipalities, counties, boards of education, and special districts) must publish public notices twice a month through December 31, 2026. The public notice must include the link to the municipality’s webpage for official notices. The notice must include complete text that each legal notice of the local government may be obtained or viewed on the public entity’s official website and provide the hyperlink.

The local City of Linden link to the official public notices page is linden-nj.gov/notices. This same message is also in the City of Linden official Notices page, and will reappear every two weeks in the Notices page throughout 2026, as per the requirements specified in P.L. 2025, c. 72.

The notices must also include a hyperlink to the Secretary of State’s public notice webpage. Currently that hyperlink is not available as the Secretary of State has until March 1, 2026, to establish the website. The new law took into account that the State’s webpage may not be available by January 1 and includes language that until the Secretary of State’s legal notices webpage is available a local government will be deemed to satisfy this new requirement as long as they published a notice with the local government link.

The City of Linden will continue to monitor the status of the Secretary of State’s public notice webpage and will provide the link once it is available.

Starting on March 1, 2026, local governments must publish their legal notices on their official websites. This, however, does not prohibit local governments from using print publications in addition to publishing notices on their official websites. A municipality may publish legal notices in a print or online newspaper if they choose, but they still must publish them on their municipal website. If a local unit uses an online news publication, it must prominently display a hyperlink on its website to the online news publication. Online newspapers must publish any legal notices they receive within 24 hours of receipt.

When the City of Linden publishes notices in print publications, that publication will also include the official City of Linden notices link, which is linden-nj.gov/notices.

The local government’s official website must be accessible, free of charge, with the items conspicuously placed on the website. Notices must be displayed for at least one week, or other time period as required by law, before transferring the notice to the archive. The notices must be archived for at least one year. The archive is not subject to the records retention schedule established by the State Records Committee or the Destruction of Public Records law. 

As per P.L. 2025, c. 72, notices published will always remain active for at least one week or other time period as required by law before transferring the notice to the archive. Archives will be saved for at least one full year.

City of Linden – Notice to Bidders; Addendum No. 1 Released for Stormwater Downchute Restorations Project

Addendum No. 1 – Notice to Bidders

The City of Linden (City) has issued this Addendum No. 1 for the Stormwater Downchute Restorations Project. All bidders must submit the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda form. Failure to submit the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda form is a mandatory cause for the bid to be rejected (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2).

Addendum No. 1 does not change the original sealed bid submission date (Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.), at which time the sealed bids will be opened by the City. This Addendum No. 1 includes the following sections:

  • Changes to the Contract Documents
  • Changes to the Contract Drawings
  • Questions at the Pre-Bid Conference
  • Questions Submitted by Potential Bidders
  • Pre-Bid Conference Minutes

Cybersecurity Advisory for Linden Residents – Tax Collector Scams

With tax season underway, we have observed a significant increase in tax-related phishing and vishing (voice phishing) campaigns over the past month. In these schemes, cybercriminals exploit legitimate cloud services to host malicious files designed to install sophisticated malware; specifically, a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Once deployed, this malware grants threat actors persistent remote access to infected devices, enabling them to steal sensitive data and even deploy ransomware.

We have also received reports of fraudulent outbound phone calls in which scammers impersonate representatives from Tax Collector offices. To help protect Linden residents, it is important to understand exactly how our office operates.

How Our Office Communicates with You

Please be advised: the City of Linden’s Tax Collector’s office will never demand immediate payment over the phone. There are, however, specific circumstances where we may need to reach out to you directly. These calls generally occur when a property is in danger of having a lien placed due to non-payment, or when we encounter an issue with a recent payment, for example, if a check was returned due to account restrictions, if the payment amount was short, or if the check was filled out incorrectly.

In these instances, a legitimate representative from our office will always do the following:

  • Clearly identify themselves by name.
  • State that they are calling from the City of Linden Tax Collector’s office.
  • Explain the specific issue with your account.
  • Advise you to come into our office in person to resolve the matter. We will never demand an immediate payment method over the phone.

How to Protect Yourself

If you receive an unsolicited call from someone claiming to be from our office, hang up immediately. Do not engage, and do not provide any personal or financial information.

  • If the call is legitimate: The caller will instruct you to visit our office. You can then verify the issue in person.
  • If the call is a scam: The caller may attempt to pressure you for payment. Remember, we will never demand payment on the spot.

To verify the status of your account or report the call, always and only contact the City’s Tax Collector’s Department directly using the official phone numbers here.

It is also critical to note that threat actors are now recording victims’ voices during these calls. These recordings can be used to generate AI-powered voice clones to impersonate you in future scams. This is an emerging tactic that can be combatted by ending any suspicious call immediately without engaging the caller.

Always remember the following.

  • Avoid clicking links, responding to, or acting on unsolicited text messages.
  • Confirm requests from senders via contact information obtained from verified and official sources.
  • Report fraudulent activity to the Linden Police Department, to the NJCCIC, FTC, and FBI’s IC3, and forward the message to 7726 (SPAM).

Storm Update – Ordinance 60-4 Enforcement

As per Ordinance Number 60-4, Linden residents are normally required to remove snow from sidewalks within six (6) hours after any snowfall.

Due to the magnitude of the February 23rd blizzard, Mayor Derek Armstead has announced that this ordinance will not be enforced until Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026. This will give residents an additional twenty four (24) hours to ensure that all snow is properly removed from sidewalks.

Storm Update – Statewide Travel Ban Extended

Statewide travel ban extended until 12pm on Monday, February 23, 2026. Blizzard conditions continue through mid-afternoon.

The New Jersey State travel ban has been extended because road conditions are extremely dangerous. Please comply and stay home! Blizzard conditions, including high winds and reduced visibility, will continue until the late afternoon hours.
 
High winds and heavy snow may lead to downed wires and power outages. Please charge your devices and take appropriate precautions. Non-emergency utility problems or outages should be reported directly using the contact points below:

  • PSE&G – 1(800) 436-7734
  • Elizabethtown Gas – 1(800) 242-5830
  • New Jersey American Water – 1(800) 272-1325
  • Comcast – 1(800) 266-2278
  • Verizon FiOS – 1(888) 438-3467
  • Verizon – 1(800) 827-4966

As always, please reserve 9-1-1 for EMERGENCIES ONLY. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Storm Update – Modified DPW Schedule & Closures

There has been no change in the latest forecast. Blizzard conditions, including high winds and reduced visibility, will continue through midday tomorrow, Monday February 23, 2026. Snow accumulations of 18-24″ are expected. A State of Emergency remains in effect for our area. As a result, the following activities will be affected for Monday, February 23, 2026:

  • Linden City services, including the Recycling Center and DPW Trash Drop-off site, will be closed. Non-essential employees should remain home.
  • Linden Public Schools will be closed.
  • Alternate side of the street parking rules are suspended on Mon. They will remain in effect for the remainder of the week.
  • Recycling collection has been postponed. A modified schedule for the week is listed below.

DPW Modified Schedule

District 1, 2, 3, 9, & 10

  • Bottles & Cans – Tuesday, 2/24
  • Garbage – Thursday 2/26

Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8

  • Bottles & Cans – Wednesday 2/25
  • Garbage – Friday 2/27
  • Trash will be collected in District 8 on Wednesday, 2/25.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.