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Black History Month Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee are pleased to invite the Linden community to join us in recognizing the accomplishments of African Americans in the City of Linden.

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

  • Who: Linden community (children and adults).
  • What: Black History Month Celebration. We invite our Linden community to join us in recognizing the accomplishments of African Americans in the city of Linden. Discover the history of HBCUs, history of the Divine 9 black greek lettered organizations, step show/stroll finale (stroll), and light refreshments. Performance by violinist Bri Black and Cultural strategist, musician, and filmmaker Amari Johnson, PHD.
  • When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 2pm until 5pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: For more information, call the Linden Department of Parks & Recreation at (908) 474-8600 or email here.

Free Tax Help!

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The United Way of Greater Union County program offers free, IRS-certified tax preparation to anyone, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 60 or older or who have low to moderate income.

The IRS provides a Find a Location for Free Tax Help page. The NJ 2-1-1 Partnership maintains a NJ Free Tax Assistance Locations page. South Jersey residents in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May and Cumberland Counties, as well as residents in Philadelphia and Montgomery County, can get tax preparation help from the non-profit Campaign for Working Families. Due to COVID-19, many tax preparation sites may be closed for an undetermined period.

Non-profits, advocacy groups and government agencies can participate in outreach efforts by promoting the NJ EITC Page and the NJ EITC Marketing Toolkit. Groups interested in conducting an outreach campaign or promoting EITC on social media should also visit the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Tax Credit Outreach Kit.

Employers are encouraged to distribute copies of “Have You Told Your Employees About the Earned Income Credit (EIC)?”, IRS Notice 1015. New Jersey employers must give written notice to employees. The New Jersey Division of Taxation also publishes a statement for employees.

Smartphone users can download IRS2Go, an official IRS mobile app. You can use it to check your tax refund status, find free tax preparation services, or even send a payment to Uncle Sam.

To schedule your appointment call (201) 201-0278 or email here. If there are any questions about the Free Tax Help, then please visit the John T Gregorio Recreation Center (JTG), located at 330 Helen Street during the operating hours of 9am until 3pm on February 23, February 25, and February 27 or call (908) 474-8600.

Black History Poster Contest

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the Black History Poster Contest. This year’s theme is Black American Superhero Characters. Be creative, have fun and submit an entry! There will be prizes for first place winners only.

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

  • Who: Linden students from grades K through 5.
  • What: Black History Poster Contest, this year’s theme is Black American Superhero Characters. Be creative, have fun and submit an entry! There will be prizes for first place winners only.
  • When and How: All posters must be submitted to the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) on or before February 18, 2026. The John T. Gregorio Center hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Posters will be judged on Thursday, February 19, 2026. First place winners from each school will be contacted. First place prizes will be available for pick up at the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center with a photo taken on Thursday, February 26, 2026 between the hours of 3pm through 5pm.
    • All posters must be 9″x12″. All entries must have full name, school, teacher, grade, and parent/guardian cell phone number printed on a blank index card taped to the back.
    • The poster can be made from any drawing paper material, ie. construction paper, sketchbook paper, poster board paper, etc.
    • Any drawing material can be used on the poster: chalk, color pencils, crayons, pencils, markers, paint, etc.

Notice of Intent to Award Contract Under a National Cooperative Agreement

Notice of Intent to Award Contract under a National Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Contract for Cintas Corporation, 6800 Cintas Boulevard, Mason, OH 45040.

The City of Linden, in the County of Union and State of New Jersey, intends to award a contract to Cintas Corporation for citywide fire protection through the OMNIA Partners (OMNIA) contract## 001299, Workplace Solutions, with The University of Nebraska. Information regarding this contract may be found in the Office of the Purchasing Department, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 during regular business hours or may be found at the OMNIA website.

The City of Linden is an authorized member of the OMNIA Partners program in a resolution adopted on November 9, 2021. The Initial Term for this contract is June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2028.

The contract price was established by OMNIA Partners original Request For Proposals# 3702-22-4618 and pursuant to its Customers Agreement Addendum No. 3 on April 8, 2025 for such in the amount not to exceed $130,000.00.

The City of Linden will utilize this contract from January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026.

The City of Linden is permitted to join National Cooperative Purchasing Agreements under the Authority of N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3). All legal notices published by the City of Linden may be obtained or viewed on the City of Linden’s official website at https://linden-nj.gov/notices

Opportunity to comment will begin upon the publication of this notice and end ten (10) calendar days thereafter.

Jessica L. Slawinski
Qualified Purchasing Agent

Notice of Intent to Award Contract Under a National Cooperative Agreement

Notice of Intent to Award Contract under a National Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Contract for the monthly lease of Zoll 3 Automatic Defibrillators, Monthly AED inspections, AED Electrode Pads & Batteries and Alarmed Metal AED Cabinets.

The City of Linden, in the County of Union and State of New Jersey, intends to participate in Sourcewell for the acquisition and leasing of Zoll 3 Automatic Defibrillators, Monthly Monitoring Maintenance and Medical Equipment. Information regarding this contract may be found in the Office of the Purchasing Department, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 during regular business hours.

The City of Linden is an authorized member of Sourcewell program in a resolution adopted on August 18, 2015. It is the intent of the City of Linden to lease of Zoll 3 Automatic Defibrillators, Monthly Monitoring Maintenance and Medical Equipment from UniFirst First Aid Corporation d/b/a UniFirst First Aid and Safety, the authorized distributor using Sourcewell Contract# 041823-ZLL. This contract has an expiration date of June 30, 2027.

The contract price for the lease and maintenance was establishing by Sourcewell pursuant to its receipt of bids for such in the amount of $22,428.00.

The City of Linden will utilize this contract from January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026.

The City of Linden is permitted to join National Cooperative Purchasing Agreements under the Authority of N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3). All legal notices published by the City of Linden may be obtained or viewed on the City of Linden’s official website at https://linden-nj.gov/notices

Opportunity to comment will begin upon the publication of this notice and end ten (10) calendar days thereafter.

Jessica L. Slawinski
Qualified Purchasing Agent

Special Improvement District – 2026 Meetings Notice

Below are the Linden District Management Corporation (SID) meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year. All meetings will be held at 9am at the Uptown Linden office, located at 403 North Wood Avenue in Linden. There will be no meetings for the months July and August.

  • January 8th
  • February 12th
  • March 12th
  • April 9th
  • May 14th
  • June 11th
  • Sept 10th
  • Oct 8th
  • November 12th
  • December 10th

Public Hearing Announcement Regarding NJDEP Green Acres – James Dobson Park

Purpose: The City of Linden is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at James Dobson Park located at the East Blancke Street and Maple Avenue Intersection in Linden, New Jersey.

Project Scope: The City of Linden proposes to create and improve new facilities at James Dobson Park.

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 20, 2026 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, Director of Parks and Recreation, at (908) 474-8600 or by email.

Self Defense Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Optimum Human Performance are pleased to offer a seven-week Self Defense Clinic with Shihan Rasheed and assistant instructors.

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

  • Who: Linden residents only ages 5 through 17.
  • What: Seven-week Self Defense Clinic with Shihan Rasheed and assistant instructors. The Self Defense Clinic will teach martial art strikes, blocking, tumbling forward, back rolls, and various techniques.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Seven-week program. Every Monday, from January 5 through February16, 2026.
    • Youth (5 through 12 years old) – 5pm until 6pm.
    • Teens (13 through 17 years old) – 6:30pm until 7:30pm.
  • How: Program cost is $50. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, call the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8600, or 908-474-8639. In-person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Senior Chair Yoga

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Chair Yoga.

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

  • Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Senior Chair Yoga. This program is designed to help loosen stiff joints and muscles, increasing flexibility and making daily activities easier. In addition, you will be strengthening your core muscles to be able to improve your balance and stability, reducing the risk of falls.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Thursdays, January 8 through March 26, from 9am until 10am.
  • How: Program for Linden Senior Residents. The fee for this program will be $9 (mats will be provided). Non-members must register and pay the $6 insurance fee. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600. In-person registration is available from 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center, 330 Helen Street or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street. Online registration is available 24/7.