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Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters

The Linden Fire Department and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation invite you to attend Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters, honoring fallen fighter Lewis H. Haskell and other heroes.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
Click here to view and/or download Chief Hasko’s Press Release.

  • What: Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters. Light up red and share your why. From April 26 through May 3, 2026, join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in honoring America’s fallen fire heroes by lighting up red. Landmarks, fire departments, businesses, organizations, and families are invited to take part in this nationwide tribute leading up to National Fall Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Light up-and share why. Tell the story behind your light and help us shine red in all 50 states to show we honor and remember the fallen.
    • Click here to learn more about fallen firefighter Lewis H. Haskell.
    • Click here to access the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation website.
  • When: April 26 through May 3, 2026.
  • Where: Emmitsburg, Maryland.
  • How: Click here to sign up and find more ways to get involved in the 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend. Linden Fire Department will provide 1 Porch Red Light to Linden residents who wish to participate. Please pick up this light at Fire Headquarters, 302 South Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am until 5pm. You must present an ID as proof of residency.

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.

LMPC Seatercise

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

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

  • Who: All Linden Seniors.
  • What: Seated Fitness.
    • Seatercise Chair Aerobics (30 minutes). Burn calories, build strength and increase your heart rate in Build a Body’s chair aerobics class executing functional exercises. If you can sit, this is the workout for you!
    • Seatercise Chair Aerobics and Yoga (60 minutes). Improve your flexibility, circulation, and concentration. Reduce stress and joint strain, all while boosting your mood in the chair. If you can sit, this workout is for you!
  • When: Thursdays and Fridays from April through August, at 11:30am.
    • April 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
    • May 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
    • June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
    • July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
    • August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Register online here, or register in person at the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) from 9am until 4pm, or at the Linden Multi Purpose Center (1025 John Street) from 9am until 7pm. For for more information, call (908) 474-8600.

Senior Citizen Arts & Crafts (LMPC)

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Arts & Crafts. Come along and enjoy an art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!

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

  • Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Come along and enjoy an art-filed program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Mondays, from 10am until 12pm.
    • April 13, 20, & 27
    • May 4, 11, & 18
  • How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, call 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.

Crochet Corner

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Crochet Corner. Hosted by BusyBee Crochet Corner.

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

  • Who: Linden senior residents.
  • What: Crochet Corner hosted by BusyBee Crochet Corner. Each participant will receive step-by-step photo instructions and one-on-one instruction as needed. Crocheting tips will be taught to make this adventure successful and fun.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Tuesdays, from 1:30pm until 2:30pm.
  • How: Free program for Linden senior residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call 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.

Youth Arts & Crafts

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Youth Arts & Crafts.

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

  • Who: Ages 6 and up.
  • What: Youth Arts and Crafts. Have your child enjoy a free art-filled program! Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let their creativity blossom.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Thursdays from April through May from 3:30pm until 5pm.
    • April 16, 23, & 30
    • May 7, 14, 21, & 28
  • How: Free program. For more information, call the Recreation department at 908-474-8639.

Kids to Parks Day

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce Kids to Parks Day! Come and join the free, fun-filled day of outdoor play and events for your family!

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

  • Who: For ages Pre-K through eighth grade.
  • What: A fun-filled day of family friendly outdoor play and events. Come and enjoy: carnival games, inflatables, fishing, live entertainment, free haircuts, caricature artists, inflatable/keepsake balloon designs, and more! Remember to bring your fishing pole and a chair!
  • When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12pm until 4pm.
  • Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace.
  • How: With questions, please call the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8639 or 908-474-8600.

Community Town Hall

Mayor Derek Armstead and the Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc invite you to attend the Community Town Hall. Hear important updates, learn about key issues impacting the city, and engage directly with local leadership on Linden’s priorities and future.

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

  • What: Community Town Hall. Hear important updates, learn about key issues impacting the city, and engage directly with local leadership on Linden’s priorities and future.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street).
  • When: Monday, May 4, 2026 from 7pm until 8pm.
  • How: Click here for more information and to register.

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 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: Seven-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: Seven-week program. Every Monday, from April 27, 2026 through June 8, 2026.
    • Youth (5 through 12 years old) – 5pm until 6pm.
    • Teens (13 through 17 years old) – 6:30pm until 7:30pm.
    • No Class: Monday, May 25, 2026.
  • 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.

Project Healthy Bones

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Project Healthy Bones.

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

  • Who: For older adults.
  • What: Project Healthy Bones is an osteoporosis prevention, exercise, and education program for older adults. Balance and strength to stand tall.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Mondays, April 6, 2026 through August 24, 2026 from 10:30am until 12pm.
    • No Class: Monday, May 25, 2026.
  • How: 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 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or 9am – 7pm at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.