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Self-Defense Class

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a self-defense class hosted by the Linden Police Department. The self-defense community event taught by certified instructors will provide our residents the opportunity to learn essential standing and ground skills to stay safe and confident.

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

  • Who: Ages 18 and up.
  • What: The Linden Police Department will be hosting a self-defense community event. This class is open to all adults, including seniors, who want to learn practical skills to feel safer and confident. Participants should be able to engage in light physical activity, such as standing or basic movements, to fully benefit from the class. Seniors with more advanced mobility challenges are warmly invited to join as spectators.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 5pm until 7:30pm.
  • How: To register online click here*, or call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8600. Free for Members. Non-Member fee is $6.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

Self Defense Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Optimum Human Performance are pleased to offer a Eight-week Self Defense Clinic with Shihan Rahim 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: Eight-week Self Defense Clinic with Shihan Rahim and assistant instructors. The Self Defense Clinic will teach striking, katas, ground movement, and escape techniques
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Eight-week program. Every Monday, from October 19, 2026 through December 7, 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.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

2026 Fall Tennis Lessons

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and USTA Certified Pro tennis instructor Tony Labonte are pleased to present Fall Tennis Lessons. Youth and Adult sessions will be offered.

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

  • Who: Ages 4 and up. Youth and adult classes designated by age range.
  • What: Fall tennis lessons with games, contests and prizes! Classes will run for five (5) weeks. The classes are designated by age range. Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups. Loaner racquets provided.
  • When & Where:
    • Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups.
    • Tuesday or Thursday classes will meet at Memorial Park (2600 South Wood Avenue) on September 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and October 1, 8, 13, and 115.
    • Saturday classes will meet at Wilson Park (1113 Summit Terrace) on September 19, 26, and October 3, 10, 17.
  • How: Youth Session is $90. Adult Session is $100. Additional $10 fee for non-residents. Loaner racquets provided. To view full program description and register online, click here*. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600. The following original documents are required for first-time registrants:
    • Parent ID (i.e. Drivers License).
    • Proof of Residency (i.e. utility bill).
    • Birth Certificate of child.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

Senior Pilates

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

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

  • Who: Ages 50 and up.
  • What: Senior Pilates. Stay strong, flexible, and active with Senior Pilates! Our classes for adults 50+ help imporve balance, posture, and mobility. This is done through gentle exercises that are suitable for all fitness levels.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Tuesdays, September 8, 2026 through October 27, 2026 from 3pm until 4pm.
  • How: $20 plus $6 insurance fee. To view full program description and register online, click here*. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. For more information, call 908-474-8600 or 908-474-8639.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

The Linden Fire Department Recruitment Fair

Do you have what it takes to be a Linden firefighter? Join us for the Linden Fire Department Recruitment Fair; an exciting opportunity to learn about a career dedicated to servicing your community. Our recruitment fair is your chance to explore the rewarding world of firefighting and emergency response.

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

  • Who: Eligibility Requirements:
    • Must be between the ages of 18 and 34, a resident of Linden, U.S. Citizen, high school diploma or G.E.D., and valid NJ Driver License.
  • What: The Linden Fire Department Recruitment Fair; an exciting opportunity to learn about a career dedicated to servicing your community. Why choose us? The Linden Fire Department is all about servicing your community, competitive salary and benefits, ongoing training, advancement opportunities, and education reimbursement.
  • When:
    • Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6pm.
    • Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6pm.
    • Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6pm.
  • Where: Linden Fire House No. 3, which is located at 1201 East Elizabeth Avenue.
  • How: Click here* to apply and to access registration and exam information. Deadline to apply is August 31, 2026 at 4pm.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

Hometown Heroes 2026

Mission

Honor and recognize City of Linden servicemen and women and their families who have served or given their lives to our country in the United States Armed Forces.

Application Requirements

In order to be considered for a banner, the nominee must meet the following requirements:

  • Lived in the City of Linden at some point in their lifetime.
  • Served in one of the following branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine.
  • Meet one of the following criteria: honorably discharged Veteran, died in the line of duty

Banner Design, Time Frame & Location

Banners are approximately 29”x 55”, vinyl material and include services person’s name, branch of service, era of service and photograph. Banners will be displayed on poles along Wood Avenue for a designated period of time. Banner locations will be selected randomly and specific display locations cannot be requested. A branch of service circular logo will adorn the banner over the veteran’s image. The banners will contain the logos of Linden Special Improvement District, the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation, the City of Linden.

Banner Photograph (Required)

Please secure a photograph of the veteran you would like to use on the banner, and submit the photograph with the application. The better quality photograph, the better the reproduction on the banner. We will accept a digital photograph, preferably a service portrait.

Contact & Questions

For questions or more information on the Banner Program, please call the Linden SID – Uptown Linden office at (908) 718-5831 or by email here.

Hometown Heroes Application

Nominators may either download a fillable PDF application by clicking here, or they can fill out the digital application below. Application deadline is October 15, 2026.

Notice regarding Compliance with New Requirements for Online Public Notices Changes Effective as of January 1, 2026

The City of Linden website is in compliance with changes regarding the publication requirements for official public notices specified in P.L. 2025, c. 72.

Starting on January 1, 2026, local governments (municipalities, counties, boards of education, and special districts) must publish public notices twice a month through December 31, 2026. The public notice must include the link to the municipality’s webpage for official notices. The notice must include complete text that each legal notice of the local government may be obtained or viewed on the public entity’s official website and provide the hyperlink.

The local City of Linden link to the official public notices page is linden-nj.gov/notices. This same message is also in the City of Linden official Notices page, and will reappear every two weeks in the Notices page throughout 2026, as per the requirements specified in P.L. 2025, c. 72.

The notices must also include a hyperlink to the Secretary of State’s public notice webpage. Currently that hyperlink is not available as the Secretary of State has until March 1, 2026, to establish the website. The new law took into account that the State’s webpage may not be available by January 1 and includes language that until the Secretary of State’s legal notices webpage is available a local government will be deemed to satisfy this new requirement as long as they published a notice with the local government link.

The City of Linden will continue to monitor the status of the Secretary of State’s public notice webpage and will provide the link once it is available.

Starting on March 1, 2026, local governments must publish their legal notices on their official websites. This, however, does not prohibit local governments from using print publications in addition to publishing notices on their official websites. A municipality may publish legal notices in a print or online newspaper if they choose, but they still must publish them on their municipal website. If a local unit uses an online news publication, it must prominently display a hyperlink on its website to the online news publication. Online newspapers must publish any legal notices they receive within 24 hours of receipt.

When the City of Linden publishes notices in print publications, that publication will also include the official City of Linden notices link, which is linden-nj.gov/notices.

The local government’s official website must be accessible, free of charge, with the items conspicuously placed on the website. Notices must be displayed for at least one week, or other time period as required by law, before transferring the notice to the archive. The notices must be archived for at least one year. The archive is not subject to the records retention schedule established by the State Records Committee or the Destruction of Public Records law. 

As per P.L. 2025, c. 72, notices published will always remain active for at least one week or other time period as required by law before transferring the notice to the archive. Archives will be saved for at least one full year.

Linden Fire Department 2026 Junior Fire Academy

What an incredible week at the Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy!

This year, we hosted 30 Junior Fire Academy cadets who received an exclusive, hands-on look at what it truly takes to be a firefighter. Over just one week, we witnessed a transformation that was nothing short of inspiring. These graduates shows up as individuals and left as a completely unified team, fully embodying the discipline, teamwork, and core values of the fire service.

Throughout their rigorous training at the Fire Academy, these cadets faced every challenge with grit and determination. They learned everything from how to move and operate hoselines, perform search and rescue operations in dark/unfamiliar environments, execute proper ventilation, and master intricate ropes and knots. They utilized extrication equipment to rescue victims inside or under a vehicle.

Their training didn’t stop with fire maneuvers. They also trained as first responders, learning how to care for the injured by mastering CPR and utilizing Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) Machines. Because of their focus, every cadet it walking away with an official CPR certification. They are leaving this academy not just with new skills, but with the actual capability to save a life in their community.

Congratulations to our graduates! You make the City of Linden incredibly proud.

Click here to view the gallery for the Junior Fire Academy.

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, August 14, 2026 at 4pm.

  • Two (2) Full-Time Truck Driver positions, in the Department of Public Works. 
  • One (1) Full-Time Laborer (Tier 2) position, in the Department of Community Services, the Division of Public Works. 
  • One (1) Full-Time Mechanic Helper position, in the Division of Public Works / Municipal Garage. 
  • One (1) Full-Time Technical Assistant position, in the Construction Code Department. 
  • One (1) Full-Time Housing Inspector position, in the Health Department. 

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