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Virtual Community Meeting

We want to hear from you!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the virtual community meeting.

  • What: Join us for a Virtual Community Meeting to discuss high-crash locations in Union County and the City of Elizabeth, and provide feedback on recommended design solutions, policies, and operational strategies to enhance safety. Your feedback will help us refine the final draft recommendations to make Union County and Elizabeth streets safer for all!
  • When: City of Elizabeth Meeting: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 6:30pm until 8pm.
    • Union County Meeting: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 6:30pm until 8pm.
  • How: Presentation to learn about Safe Streets for All recommendations will begin promptly at 6:30pm. After the presentation, participants will have a chance to provide feedback in small group breakout rooms.
    • Click here to register for City of Elizabeth Meeting.
    • Click here to register for Union County Meeting.

Union County SNAP Benefits Update for November 2025 – Update as of November 7th

Post for November 7th

Update – New Jersey issued full November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to eligible households on the morning of Friday, November 7, 2025 following a federal court ruling.

SNAP recipients are encouraged to check their Families First EBT cards at NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling (800) 997-3333 to confirm their balances and use their benefits as needed.

SNAP benefits loaded on your Families First EBT card prior to October 31 remain available for use as well.

New Jersey continues to monitor developments and will continue to provide updates at NJSNAP.gov as needed. Additional assistance for SNAP households during the ongoing federal shutdown is available at NJ.gov/SNAPshutdown.

Previous information below was posted on November 2nd.

Update – Please remember that while new funds will not be made available on November 1, 2025, SNAP recipients will be able to access any funds in their account that have carried over from October 2025 or previous months. SNAP recipients are encouraged to check their balances online here.

Governor Murphy has called on the federal government to release federal SNAP funds, and New Jersey joined a multi-state lawsuit against the USDA and Secretary Brooke Rollins for unlawfully suspending SNAP funding despite the availability of contingency funding during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

A number of pantries offer fresh produce in addition to stable, non-perishable foods, shopping appointments, and information about additional services. Residents can locate food pantries and community kitchens via NJ 211 here.

“Nobody deserves to go hungry, and it is unacceptable for our federal government to put essential nutrition programs in such a precarious position. SNAP and WIC are lifelines to our most vulnerable neighbors – babies and children, seniors and hard-working families – and we cannot let them down,” said Acting New Jersey Health Commissioner Jeff Brown. “New Jersey did not create this crisis, but we will do everything we can to help ensure New Jerseyans don’t miss meals.”

Previous information below was posted on October 31st.

Due to the federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1 if the shutdown continues.

Click here to view and/or download the NJ SNAP benefits infographic.

Click here to view and/or download the NJ SNAP benefits infographic in Spanish.

  • Before shopping in November, please check your EBT card balance.
  • To check your EBT card balance, click here to visit the website or call 1-800-997-3333.

If your balance shows SNAP benefits, you can use them. If your balance does not show SNAP benefits, benefits have not been added yet.

You may still receive letters or see messages online saying you are eligible for November benefits. However, eligibility notices do not mean benefits were added to your card.

November Benefits will only be available once federal funding resumes.

You should continue submitting any documents or recertifications so your benefits can restart as soon as funding is restored.

Contact the Human Services Action Line at 908-677-5405.

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.

Building Closures

The following buildings will be closed to all activities from Monday November 3, 2025 until the morning of Wednesday November 5, 2025…

  • P.A.L. Building
  • 7th Ward Building
  • 8th Ward Building

NJDEP Public Survey on “Forever Chemicals”

PFAS Water Survey- Help NJDEP Understand PFAS in Our Drinking Water

The survey on “forever chemicals” or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is part of the Department of Environmental Protection’s work on addressing PFAS contamination throughout the state and aims to collect as much diverse data as possible to create targeted and intentional educational and outreach materials. Public feedback is essential to ensure that the voices of your community are reflected in our findings and recommendations.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the PFAS Water Survey.

These man-made chemicals are sometimes called “forever chemicals” and are sometimes found in drinking water supplies. NJDEP is looking to gather local input to guide public health planning, education, and response efforts.

The survey is open through Sunday, November 30, 2025, is anonymous and takes just a few minutes.

Click here to participate. Thank you for being an active part of your community’s well-being.

Basketball Game: New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Basketball Game.

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

  • Who: Parents and children.
  • What: New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Basketball game.
  • Where: Madison Square Garden, located on 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001.
    • Transportation will not be provided for this trip.
  • When: December 5, 2025, the game with be at 7:30pm.
  • How: Tickets will be sold to families who are interested in attending the game. Limited spots available. Registration deadline is October 31, 2025. Two partial payments are offered & will be collected on October 10, 2025 and October 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please call 908-474-8639.

Youth Leadership Summit

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Raritan Valley Chapter of the Links, Incorporated Presents Youth Leadership Summit.

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

  • What: Youth Leadership Summit. “Empowering the next generation of leaders.” Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and there will be workshops, networking and giveaways!
  • When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9am until 4:30pm.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Click here to register, registration ends October 13, 2025. For more information click here.

2025 Ward-Wide Garage Sales

The City of Linden is hosting 2025 Garage Sales, with no permit required, for the following Wards and dates:

  • 1st Ward:
    • May 3 and 4, 2025.
    • October 4 and 5, 2025.
  • 2nd Ward:
    • June 7 and 8, 2025.
    • September 6 and 7, 2025.
  • 3rd Ward:
    • May 3 and 4, 2025.
    • August 2 and 3, 2025.
  • 4th Ward:
    • May 17 and 18, 2025.
    • August 16 and 17, 2025.
  • 5th Ward:
    • April 26 and 27, 2025.
    • October 18 and 19, 2025.
  • 6th Ward:
    • March 22 and 23, 2025.
    • September 13 and 14, 2025.
  • 7th Ward:
    • May 17 and 18, 2025.
    • September 20 and 21, 2025.
  • 8th Ward:
    • May 17 and 18, 2025.
    • October 11 and 12, 2025.
  • 9th Ward:
    • July 12 and 13, 2025.
    • September 27 and 28, 2025.
  • 10th Ward:
    • April 20 and 21, 2025.
    • May 3 and 4, 2025.
    • October 4 and 5, 2025.

SNY Play Ball – Linden Pop Warner Tigers Football Clinic with the New York Jets

The City of Linden Pop Warner Tigers extend their sincere gratitude to SNY, the New York Jets organization, and All-Pro Linebacker Quincy Williams for hosting a memorable one-day clinic for our youth football players. The Pop Warner Tigers were incredibly excited and enthusiastic about the day, and this experience will be forever etched in their memories. Click here to watch the SNY Play Ball feature on SportsNite that aired September 6, 2025.

The Legends of Linden Free Music Event

The Legend of Linden Free Music Event initially scheduled for June 14 will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 12pm until 5pm at the Promenade (weather permitting).

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts invite you to attend the Legends of Linden free music event.

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

  • What: Legends of Linden free music event. Live music concert featuring legendary musicians and singers from Linden, New Jersey. Artists appearing: Twisted Band, Trusol, Dru Kuvington, and Curt Jones & Aurra. Food and beverage trucks onsite.
  • When: Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 12pm until 5pm.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free event. Come and enjoy! Any questions, please call 908-474-8600.