January Planning Board Meeting – Cancelled
As per Governor Murphy’s State of Emergency Declaration effective January 9, 2024 at 5pm, tonight’s originally scheduled Planning Board Meeting is CANCELLED.
Author: City of Linden
Notice RE New City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator Job Positions Available In The City of Linden
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 February 6, 2024 at 4pm.
- One full time City Administrator position.
- One full time Assistant City Administrator position.
Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.
Notice RE New Clerk 2 Public Works Position Available In The City of Linden
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 January 19, 2024 at 4:30pm.
- One full time Clerk 2 Public Works position, in the Department of Community Services.
Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.
Notice RE Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee Position Available In The Linden Police Department
The City of Linden Police Department is to hire a Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee. Click here to view and/or download the official notice, which contains the job description, minimum qualifications and pay information.
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 by Friday, January 19, 2024 @ 4:30pm EST. 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.
Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.
New Garbage Collection Schedules for 2024
- Click here to access the 2024 garbage collection schedules.
Public Notice for the Request for Qualifications of Professional Service Contracts Beginning January, 2024.
Notice is hereby given that sealed submissions will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Jessica L. Slawinski, of the City of Linden, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10am, prevailing time, in the 1st Floor Purchasing Department, City Hall, City of Linden, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 then publicly opened and read aloud for the following:
Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, for (Position Number as Listed Above, Name of Position) and bearing the name and address of the proposer on outside; addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Jessica L. Slawinski, City of Linden, City Hall, Purchasing Department, 301 North Wood Avenue, 1st Floor, Linden, NJ 07036.
Standardized submission requirements and selection criteria are on file and available in the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 301 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Submission packages may also be downloaded on the The City of Linden’s website on this page.
In addition to full compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq. (“Pay to Play”), individuals or firms awarded contracts under these procedures will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration of Public Contractors), 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et. seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. And N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts).
Submission by Corporations and Partnerships shall include a completed Disclosure of Ownership form (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and shall include a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit. The City of Linden reserves the right to reject any or all submissions due to any defects of waive informalities and accept any submissions that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the City of Linden. The City of Linden shall award the contract or reject all submissions no later than 60 days from receipt of the same.
Jessica L. Slawinski, Purchasing Agent
- To view and/or download the paper version of the RFQ Notice for 2024, click here.
- To see all active RFQ and job opportunities with the City of Linden, including those in the notice above, click here.
Senior Zumba Gold
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Zumba Gold.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.
- Who: For Linden senior residents. Participants should consult with a physician prior to participation.
- What: Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity, with easy-to-follow Zumba choreography. The main focus is on balance, range of motion and coordination.
- Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
- When: Fridays, January 12 through March 22, 2024 from 9:30am until 10:30am.
- No class on February 16, 2024.
- How: Free program. Participants should consult with a physician prior to participation. 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, email us here, or call 908-474-8600.
Annual Ceremony Honoring the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Linden Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee, Inc. invites you to attend the 39th Annual Ceremony Honoring the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
- What: 39th Annual Ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Guest speaker: Senior Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Lester W. Wormley. - Where: First Baptist Church, which is located at 929 Dill Avenue.
- When: Monday, January 15 at 11am.
- How: We are asking for your continued support by sending donations. Click here to donate, or mail checks to P.O. Box 2111, Linden, NJ, 07036, payable to: Linden Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee.
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 for this contest.
All homes in Linden that had their holiday lights on from December 12 to December 20 were included in this contest. No registration required. Winners announced on December 28, 2023. One winner was selected from each ward! Congratulations to the winners! 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 eligible.
Click here to view the winners!
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 for this contest.
All homes in Linden that had their holiday lights on from December 12 to December 20 were included in this contest. No registration required. Winners announced on December 28, 2023. One winner was selected from each ward! Congratulations to the winners! 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 eligible.