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Hurricane Ida Recovery Action Plan – Public Hearings and Comment Period

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) opened a 30-day period (starting on August 17, 2022) for people to provide public comment on the Hurricane Ida Recovery Action Plan, which details how the State proposes to utilize $228,346,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help households and communities meet unmet housing, infrastructure, planning, and other needs that have resulted from the effects of Hurricane Ida. The public comment period will run through September 16, 2022, and will include in-person public hearings in Manville and Newark, which were among the municipalities hardest hit by Hurricane Ida.

The Hurricane Ida Action Plan may be obtained in English and Spanish on the DCA’s website.

People may submit their comments through the DCA website, by email or by mail to the attention of:
Constituent Services, Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation, NJ Department of Community Affairs
101 South Broad Street
P.O. Box 823
Trenton, NJ 08625-0823.

People may also submit comment at two in-person public hearings that DCA is holding on:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 (6pm – 8pm)
    Manville High School School Auditorium
    1100 Brooks Boulevard
    Manville, NJ 08835
  • Monday, September 12, 2022 (6pm – 8pm)
    New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Campus Center Ballroom, Second Floor
    150 Bleeker Street
    Newark, NJ 07102

All comments must be received on or before 5pm on September 16, 2022, to be considered.

DPW Yard Will Be Closed on Saturday, August 20, 2022

The DPW yard will be closed Saturday, August 20, 2022 for bulk trash, due to roadway paving. For one day only, Saturday, August 20, 2022, residents can take their bulk trash to the recycling center from 8am until 2pm. Bulk trash will resume on Monday, August 22, 2022. Thank you.

Notice RE New 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 Due Date: Friday, September 2, 2022

  • One Full Time Diesel Mechanic Tier 2 position available in the Division of Public Works.
  • Three Full Time Laborer positions available within the Public Works Department or the Buildings & Grounds Department.

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

September to Remember Street Festival – Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, and the volunteers of the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present September to Remember Street Festival – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.

  • Who: Fun for all ages.
  • What: Classic & custom car and motorcycle show, DJ & live music events, delicious festival food, eating contents, fun carnival rides, games & activities, beer & wine tent, and a vendor marketplace.
  • Where: On Wood Avenue at Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: Saturday, September 24th from 11am until 8pm. Rain date for the street festival only is Sunday, September 25th.

Expand Your Social Security Knowledge

Social Security serves people like you, and has provided an informational newsletter that details ways that you can expand your Social Security knowledge.

Expand your Social Security knowledge with four terms:

  • Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). To access the glossary of Social Security terms and acronyms, click here.
  • Credits. For more information, click here.
  • Earnings Record. Review your earnings record with a personal my Social Security account here.
  • Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). To access the glossary of Social Security terms and acronyms, click here.

A Guide to Social Security for Seniors

Whether you’re nearing retirement age, have a significant disability or are struggling to meet your basic needs, you may be entitled to Social Security. This federal program includes several different components that can provide valuable financial assistance regardless of your age. Click here to learn what you need to know about eligibility and how to claim your benefits.

Type of Social Security Benefits

For a more personalized look, try the Social Security calculator, or create a My Social Security account to review your work history and estimated benefits.

Notice For Request For Proposals

Responses to Request For Proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Linden, at the City Hall, 301 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 on September 7th, 2022 at 10am prevailing time for the following described proposals:

Request for Qualifications for Aviation Engineering Services

Request for Qualifications for Environmental Litigation Counsel Services

By: Ann Marie E. Whelan, Purchasing Agent

Community Day @ 4th Ward Park

Community Day @ 4th Ward Park is back! Enjoy free food, giveaways, live entertainment, a special guest speaker, a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, amusements and an all day basketball tournament! Fantastic family fun for everyone!

For ways to donate, click here. For more information, please call 1(908) 494-1231.