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Author: City of Linden

Self Care Sunday

Self Care Sunday, a festival for Mental Health Action Day is back! In partnership with MTV and others, the County of Union invites you and your family to join us to partake in more than twenty self-care tools including Yoga, Sound Bath, Dance Fitness, Basketball, Art and more!  Mental health resources and professionals will be on site to help you tap into your best version of self.

Click here to view and/or download the Self Care Sunday flyer.

  • What: Self-Care Sunday, a festival for Mental Health Action Day with over twenty self-care tools, games and prizes! Mental health resources and professionals will be on site to help you tap into your best version of self.
  • When: May 21, from 12pm until 5pm.
  • Where: Rahway River Park, which is located at Saint Georges Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065.
  • How: Free event. Click here to learn more about rhe event and register.

Haitian Flag Day Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the Haitian Flag Day Celebration! Food sponsored by Tap Tap Restaurant.

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

  • What: Haitian Flag Day Celebration with a performance by Linden Public School students. Food sponsored by Tap Tap Restaurant.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
    • In the event of inclement weather, the Haitian Flag Day Celebration will be held at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: May 19, from 6pm until 8pm.

Linden NJ Health Officer Named NJBIZ 2023 Public Health Hero

Health Officer Aimee Puluso of Linden, NJ Recognized by NJBIZ for Excellence in Public Health and Awarded as a 2023 Healthcare Hero in Public Health

Linden, New Jersey, May 18, 2023 – The NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes awards recognize deserving professionals across twelve categories who have a significant impact on health quality in the State of New Jersey. On May 12, NJBIZ announced the winners, which include Aimee Puluso, the Health Officer of the City of Linden, NJ. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is presenting the award gala this year on June 27th.

“When I first met Ms. Puluso, I knew she had the credentials, the experience, and the proactive work ethic to revamp our Health Department and make it one of the best in the State of New Jersey. And so she has,” said Linden’s Mayor Derek Armstead. Ms. Puluso became Linden’s Health Officer in 2021, shortly after the pandemic began. During the pandemic she worked tirelessly with Mayor Armstead and safely hosted dozens of clinics, events, and informational sessions for Linden and Union County residents. 

“I’m both humbled and honored to be recognized with this award. All of my team members in the Health Department help contribute to our department’s excellence, and I see this award as a reflection of them as much as it is of me. While health professionals all work diligently because we believe in the work, and not for awards, it is certainly both personally and professionally satisfying to be recognized.” said Ms. Puluso. 

Ms. Puluso has over 25 years of experience in local environmental and public health in New Jersey as both a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, and as the Health Officer of the City of Linden Health Department. Ms. Puluso has presented educational seminars at municipal and state conferences, and teaches Public Health Law and Ethics at Rutgers University as a part-time lecturer. She has volunteered for and chaired several New Jersey environmental and public health committees, task forces, and advisory boards, is a 2019 graduate of the Leadership Morris Institute, and is the published author of the New Jersey Environmental Health Association’s 2014 R.E.H.S. Workforce Assessment. She is the recipient of several state and national awards and honors, is both a Past President and the current Treasurer of the New Jersey Environmental Health Association, and is the President of both the Union County Health Officers Association and Union County Public Health Partnership.

Notice RE New Job 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 June 2, 2023 at 4:30pm.

  • One full time Truck Driver Tier 2 position, in the Department of Community Services.

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

2023 City of Linden Summer Entertainment Series

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and Uptown Linden Inc., invite you to attend the 2023 Summer Entertainment Series!

Click here to view and/or download the 2023 Summer Entertainment Series flyer with complete entertainment schedule.

  • What: Come and enjoy the Summer Entertainment Series, events include live music of different genres, karaoke and comedy!
  • When: The 2023 Summer Entertainment Series will be held on varying nights from May 10 through September 12, 2023. For the complete entertainment schedule, click here.
    • Concert events will begin at 7:30pm and end at 9pm.
    • House Music events will begin at 5pm and end at 9pm.
    • Karaoke events will begin at 6pm and end at 9pm.
    • Comedy Under The Stars will begin at 6:30pm and end at 9pm.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free event. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional seating available for lawn chairs as space permits. For more information, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8600

Linden Police Department Third Annual Bike Rodeo!

Join us for the Linden Police Department Third Annual Bike Rodeo!

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

  • Who: Open to the Linden community.
  • What: The Linden Police Department Third Annual Bike Rodeo. Bring your bike and enjoy fun bicycle activities, giveaways, and obstacle courses, while learning the ABC bike check, bike safety education and more!
  • Where: The basketball courts at Dr. Martin Luther King Park (4th Ward Park), which is located at 701 McCandless Street.
  • When: Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 8am until 12pm.

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Linden Health Department are pleased to provide free Rabies Vaccination Clinics.

*For safety, all dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers*

  • Who: Open to all New Jersey residents. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Health Department Reminder Notice or ID is required.
  • What: Free rabies vaccinations. New and renewal pet licensing services will also be available.
  • When & Where:
    • Wednesday, May 10, from 5pm until 8pm at Fire House #1 (302 South Wood Avenue).
    • Saturday, May 20, from 10am until 2pm at Fire House #2 (302 West St. Georges Avenue).
  • How: With questions, call the Linden Health Department at 908-474-8409, or email here. For safety, all dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers.
  • Click here to view and/or download the Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics flyer.