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Notice RE One Full Time Construction Official Position Available In The City of Linden Construction Code Department

Once completed all applications must be returned via email or mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Deadline is Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:30pm.

  • One (1) Full Time Construction Official position available in the Construction Code Department.

Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.

State Rental Assistance Program

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) opens the waitlist and are accepting pre-applications for the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP). Apply now!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in English.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Spanish.
Click here to view and/or download the key details for this event.

  • Who: NJ residents who meet eligibility criteria are invited to apply with preference given to qualified veterans, elderly, families, disabled, and homeless.
  • What: The New Jersey State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) is a state funded program that provides housing subsidies on behalf of very low-income New Jersey residents, for decent, safe and sanitary housing. Persons applying must meet all applicable SRAP income and eligibility requirements. A total of 6,000 households will be selected through a lottery system to be placed on the State Rental Assistance Program waiting list. You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older or be an emancipated minor to apply. Please note that only New Jersey residents are eligible to apply for SRAP assistance. 
  • When: The open enrollment period begins on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9am and ends on January 31, 2025 at 5pm.
  • How: Click here to apply online and click here for the program details. For more information or assistance, please call the NJDCA assistance line at (609) 292-4080, then choose option 9. They are available 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.

City of Linden Warming Centers 2025

Below is a list of the City of Linden’s Warming Centers for 2025. These are the municipal buildings that are open and available to the public during their normal operating hours. Nothing else is required.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the 2025 City of Linden Warming Centers.

  • Linden Public Library – 31 East Henry Street
    • Operating Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 9am until 9pm. Tuesday and Thursday from 9am until 5pm. Friday from 9:30am until 5pm. Saturday from 9am until 5pm.
  • John T. Gregorio Recreation Center – 330 Helen Street
    • Operating Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. *Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Linden Multi-Purpose Center – 1025 John Street
    • Operating Hours: Monday through Friday from 9am until 8pm. *Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Winter Wrestling Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the Winter Wrestling Program. Our program has produced League and State champions! All skill levels are welcome.

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

  • Who: For children Kindergarten through Grade 8.
  • What: Instruction on basic wrestling techniques and skills to improve one’s body awareness and overall confidence. All participants must have their own wrestling shoes. All skill levels are welcome.
  • When: Program runs from December 3, 2024 through March 27, 2025. Practice will be held on Monday through Thursday from 6:30pm until 8pm.
    • No practice on days that schools are closed.
  • Where: LHS Athletic Department Building, which is located at 700 West Curtis Street.
  • How: $60 registration fee, plus a $6 insurance fee. All participants must have their own wrestling shoes. Register online here, or register in-person at the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) from 9am until 4pm, or at the Linden Multi Purpose Center (1025 John Street) from 9:30am until 7:30pm. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. No cash. No refunds once the session begins. For more information, call (908) 474-8600. Please note, all new “First Time” participants must bring the following original documents at the time of registration and we will make copies:
    • Child’s original birth certificate.
    • Household bill showing proof of residency.
    • Diver’s License or photo ID of parent/guardian signing up their child.

Public Hearing Announcement – Park Development Application

Click here to view and/or download the Park Development Application Public Hearing Informational Packet.

PURPOSE: The City of Linden is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at Dorothy Curry Ford Park located at 230 Chandler Avenue, Linden NJ and St. Marks Street and East Elizabeth Avenue intersection in The City of Linden.

PROJECT SCOPE: The City of Linden proposes to create the following new facilities at St. Mark’s Park; and/or to renovate the following facilities: Dorothy Curry Ford Park and/or to remove the following facilities: Dorothy Curry Ford Park. A concept plan showing the proposed changes, a preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment for the project can be found here.

PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION: The public is encouraged to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions or provide comments on the proposed plan on January 21st, 2025 during the regularly scheduled 7:00 p.m. council meeting. The meeting will be held in person as part of the regularly scheduled Council meeting. Written comments on the proposed application may be directed to Keith Pressey, Management Specialist, at 908-474-8600 or email.

NJDEP Green Acres Public Notice – Jake’s Law Program

Public Hearing Announcement

  • Click here to view and/or download the Linden Jake’s Law Public Hearing Informational Packet, which includes the Public Hearing Announcement Notice for Jake’s Law Program (George L. Milkosky Park Project) as well as the Environmental Impact Assessment Outline for the Jake’s Law Program.

Purpose: The City of Linden is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at George L. Milkosky Park located at 2100 Bedle Pl. near the Bedle Place and McCandless Pl. Intersection in Linden, New Jersey.

Project Scope: The City of Linden proposes to create the following new facilities at George L. Milkosky Park: a State-of-the-art, all-access, and all-inclusive playground. A concept plan showing the proposed changes, a preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment for the project can be found clicking here.

Information: The public is encouraged to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions or provide comments on the proposed plan on January 21st, 2025 during the regularly scheduled 7:00 p.m. council meeting. The meeting will be held in person as part of the regularly scheduled Council meeting. Written comments on the proposed application may be directed to Keith Pressey, Management Specialist, at (908)-474-8600 or by email.

NJDEP Green Acres Public Notice – Linden Stewardship Program

Public Hearing Announcement

City of Linden – Stewardship Application

  • Click here to view and/or download the Linden Stewardship Public Hearing Informational Packet, which includes the Public Hearing Announcement Notice for the Linden Stewardship Program (Wilson Park Pond Project) as well as the Environmental Impact Assessment Outline for the Linden Stewardship Program.

Purpose: The City of Linden is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at Wilson Park Pond at Wilson Park, located at 1100-1198 Summit Terrace near the Summit Terrace and Morningside Ave Intersection in Linden, New Jersey.

Project Scope: The City of Linden proposes improvements at Wilson Park Pond at Wilson Park: Wilson Park Pond Dredging and Aeration. A concept plan showing the proposed changes, a preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment for the project can be found by clicking here.

Information: The public is encouraged to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions or provide comments on the proposed plan on January 21, 2025 during the regularly scheduled 7:00 p.m. council meeting. The meeting will be held in person as part of the regularly scheduled Council meeting. Written comments on the proposed application may be directed to Keith Pressey, Management Specialist, at 908-474-8600 or by email.

2024 Holiday House Decorating Contest Winners

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present the Holiday House Decorating Contest! Let’s light up Linden with holiday spirit!

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

All homes in Linden that had their holiday lights on from December 12 to December 20 were judged. No registration was required. Winners announced on December 28, 2024. Winning homes will be on the City of Linden website, and pictures will be shared on Linden’s Facebook and Nextdoor pages. Gift cards will be delivered to the winning homes. Homes that have won in the past two years were not be eligible. 

Click here to view the winners!