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Author: City of Linden

Mayor Armstead Thanks Donations for Coat Drive

Mayor Armstead thanks the Linden Fire Unions 234 & 34 and the Linden Police Unions 42 and Superior Officers for their generous donations to our coat drive! Also a special thanks to Brenda Salas from the Treasury Department!

Pictured from left to right Lt. Robert Sanchez, Police Officer Maria Mercado, Lt. Rick Bachmann, Mayor Armstead, Capt. Carl Tattoli, Firefighter Kevin Mahon and Firefighter Taj Braxton.
Pictured left to right are Brenda Salas from the City of Linden Treasury Department, and Mayor Derek Armstead.

Free PCR & Rapid Testing

  • Who: Walkups, open to all, with or without insurance. ID is required. If you do have insurance, please bring your card with you. No appointment necessary.
  • What: PCR & COVID-19 Testing.
  • When: Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021, from 4:30pm until 7:30pm.
  • Where: 20 Pennsylvania Railroad Avenue, Linden NJ.

Important Message From the Linden Public Works Department – New Collection Schedules Posted

Thanks in advance for your attention and cooperation.

Notice RE New Job Position Available In The City of Linden

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here.

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: Tuesday, December 28, 2021

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

Vaccination Night Clinic – Tonight – December 9th, 2021

Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Super Health Pharmacy once again to provide Linden residents with both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations. Walkups permitted, but you must first fill out the consent form online by clicking here.

Notice RE December 14, 2021 Planning Board Meeting

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 14, 2021 in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., the Planning Board of the City of Linden will conduct its regular meeting at 6:30 pm.

At this meeting the Board will vote on Resolutions; namely SP 1140-21 – 327 W. St. Georges Avenue – IJAS LLC, SP 1141-21 – 522, 526, 532 & 534 E. Elizabeth Avenue – Grunwald Properties, and hear two Applications, namely, SP-1143-21 –800 W. Edgar Road – Linden Development LLC and SP 1146-21 Linden Station Apartments – Accurate Builders. The Board will also hear Redevelopment Plan on Block Block 159, Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (Roselle Street). Copies of the filed Plans submitted by the Applicant can be reviewed on the City website here. Copies of any exhibits that will be utilized by the Applicant at the hearing will also be made available at the aforementioned link at least two (2) days prior to the hearing.

Dorothy Kotowski

City of Linden Planning Board Secretary

Utility Assistance Programs

Utility companies will resume shut off of service for nonpayment after December 31, 2021. Don’t delay, apply for energy assistance today!

If you’re having trouble affording your utility bills, there is good news! Due to the economic situation caused by the pandemic, New Jersey temporarily expanded its low-income energy assistance programs and its energy debt forgiveness program to middle class households (see new income limits by clicking here). Also, the USF-Fresh Start program offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to have electric and gas balances forgiven. Click here to learn what kind of benefit each program below provides and how to apply. Click here for brochures in English and Spanish.