Author: City of Linden
December 30, 2025 Council Meetings Cancelled
The City Council Conference Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6pm and the City Council Meeting scheduled at 7pm have been cancelled.
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 Deadline is Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm.
- One (1) Full-Time Confidential Clerk 1 position, in the Mayor’s Office.
- One (1) Full-Time Public Information Officer position, within the Office of the Mayor.
- One (1) Full-Time Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee position, for the City of Linden Police Department.
Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.
Public Works Schedule Change Alert
Please note the Department of Public Works (DPW) upcoming schedule change for the celebration of Christmas and New Years Day. Click here to view and/or download the Public Works modified schedule for December 2025. DPW will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Thursday, December 25, 2025, Wednesday 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026. The holiday closure will facilitate the following changes to our operations and collections for the weeks of December 22 and December 29.
- No Collections
- Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1 – the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be closed.
- The Recycling Center and DPW bulk waste drop-off site will also be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Thursday, December 25, 2025, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026. Both facilities will reopen on the Fridays after the holidays.
- Cardboard / Mixed Paper Recycling
- Districts 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10. Brown carts will be collected on Monday, December 22.
- Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Brown carts will be collected on Tuesday, December 23.
- Sanitation (household waste) Collections
- Districts 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10. Sanitation (green carts) will be collected on Wednesday, December 24 and December 31.
- Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Sanitation (green carts) will be collected on Friday, December 26 and January 2.
- Bottles and Cans Recycling
- Districts 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10. Blue carts will be collected on Monday December 29.
- Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Blue carts will be collected on Tuesday December 30.
- Curb line (on street) leaf collections were completed on December 12.
- Bagged leaf collections were completed on December 19.
- Do not place any leaves in the street until October 2026.
- At this time the 2026 Collection Schedules are being mailed to all residents.
Toys for Tots
The Linden Fire Department, in conjunction with the Linden FMBA Local# 34 and 234 are holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program. Accepting donations now through December 17, 2025.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
- What: Toys for Tots. The Linden Fire Department in conjunction with the Linden FMBA Local# 34 and 234 are holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program.
- Contact: FMBA Representative John Fisher at (908) 548-2071 or Chief Hasko’s Secretary Kimmie Sasarak at (908) 474-4550.
- When: Accepting donations now through December 17, 2025.
- Where & How: All contributions should be unwrapped and can be dropped off at any of our four Firehouses listed below:
- Fire House #1 – 302 South Wood Avenue (corner of West Mussell or West Stimpson Avenue)
- Fire House #2 – 302 West St. Georges Avenue (corner of Dewitt Terrace)
- Fire House #3 – 1201 East Elizabeth Avenue (corner of Chandler Avenue)
- Fire House #4 – 2400 South Wood Avenue (next to P.A.L. Fields)
- Mayor’s Office – 301 North Wood Avenue (City Hall)
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 Deadline is Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm.
- One (1) Part-Time Fire Subcode Official position, in the Construction Code Department.
- One (1) Full-Time Mechanic (Tier 2) position, in the Department of Public Works.
Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.
City of Linden 2025 Tree Lighting
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Cultural & Heritage Committee invite you to attend the 2025 City of Linden Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Enjoy live entertainment, holiday music, refreshments and meet Santa!
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
- What: City of Linden Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Enjoy live entertainment, holiday music, refreshments and meet Santa! Tree lighting will begin at 6pm in front of City Hall. After the tree lighting, Santa will arrive and will proceed to the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade for photo ops and goodie bags for children. Tickets will be given to children to have a chance to win a bicycle. The Grinch and other characters will also be available for photo ops.
- When: Friday, December 5, 2025.
- Horse and Carriage rides from 5pm through 8pm.
- Tree lighting with performances of the Linden High School Brass Ensemble, Madrigals, Touring Troupe and Dance Company will begin at 6pm.
- Where: In front of Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
- After the tree lighting, families are invited to the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade (400 North Wood Avenue) for refreshments, photos with Santa and children 11 and under get a chance to win a bike and goodie bag from Santa.
Road Closure on November 20, 2025
Due to work occurring at 17 North Wood Avenue, a road closure will be in effect on the corner of Wood Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue on Thursday, November 20 from 9am until 5pm. Please plan accordingly. All schedules are weather permitting.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the road closure.
- What: Road Closure
- When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 9am until 5pm.
- Where: Corner or Wood Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue.
- Why: Due to work at 17 North Wood Avenue.
The Linden Family Holiday Skate Party
Mayor Derek Armstead and the Department of Parks & Recreation in conjunction with DWill’s Skate Academy invites you to the Linden Family Holiday Skate Party. Join us in celebrating the community’s first roller skating event!
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
- Who: Parents and children.
- What: The Linden Family Holiday Skating Party.
- When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 5pm until 8pm.
- Where: Branch Brook Park, Roller Skating Center, Clifton Avenue & 7th Avenue, Newark, NJ (Transportation will be provided).
- How: Registration required. Click here to register. The registration deadline is December 5, 2025, and there are just a few sports available. $35 per person. Ticket price includes skate rentals, 2 slices of pizza, unlimited soft drinks, glow sticks, and transportation (outside food is allowed). For further information, please contact Linden Multi-Purpose Center at 908-474-8639.
9th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa
Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite Linden families to the 9th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa. Seating limited to 180 families. Register now to secure your spot!
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
- Who: Linden residents only.
- What: Holiday breakfast with Santa! Kids eat free under age 16. Everyone 17 and over must pay a $5 entry donation, cash or check only made out to the Mayors Youth Commission. Toys will be gifted to children 10 years old and under. Take pictures with Santa. Seats limited to 180 people.
- When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 8am until 11:30am.
- Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
- How: Registration required. Proof of Linden residency is required at event, bring your ID. Registration ends December 7, 2025. Kids eat free under age 16. Everyone 17 and over must pay a $5 entry donation, cash or check only made out to the Mayors Youth Commission. For more information, please call 908-474-8600.
Sorry! Maximum capacity for this event has been reached.