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Dining to Donate at Applebee’s

Help the Linden High School Class of 2023 raise money for Project Graduation & Scholarships by dining at Applebee’s of Linden.

  • What: Fundraiser for the Linden High School Class of 2023. Every Monday in May, show this flyer while dining at Applebee’s of Linden, and 10% of all sales will go to benefit the Linden High School Class of 2023. The fundraiser is not applicable on alcoholic beverages, tax, and tip.
  • When: Every Monday in May, from 11am until 12am.
  • Where: Applebee’s, which is located at 671 West Edgar Road.
  • How: Every Monday in May, show this flyer while dining at Applebee’s of Linden, and 10% of all sales will go to benefit the Linden High School Class of 2023. The fundraiser is not applicable on alcoholic beverages, tax, and tip.

Ramadan Kareem

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

  • What: Ramadan Lantern Lighting.
  • When: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 4pm.
  • Where: In front of City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • Itinerary:

Bilingual Poll Workers Needed in Union County

The Union County Board of Elections is seeking bilingual poll workers for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 and General Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023. In addition to receiving a stipend of $300.00 for the day, poll workers perform a valuable civic service by helping to ensure that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote on Election Day.

“Bilingual poll workers are especially helpful in our diverse community, so we encourage everyone with a second language, specifically Spanish, to participate in this very important civic service,” said Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado.

  • Any Union County resident who is 18 years or older, and registered to vote in Union County, can qualify to become a poll worker.
  • No experience is needed. Before Election Day, each new poll worker must attend an in-person training course.
  • Persons interested in becoming a poll worker are advised to apply now in order to reserve a spot.
  • For more information and to obtain an application form, visit the Poll Worker Resources page at the Board of Elections website. To request an application form by mail, call the Board of Elections at 908-527-4236 or email here
  • For all Union County Board of Elections information, click here.

Safety and Security Training

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Police Department, and the Greater Linden & Roselle Clergy Coalition invite you to attend a safety and security training: Houses of Worship “Be Ready…Stay Ready.” Training provided by Lieutenant Vinnie Wegrzynek of the Linden Police Department. Masks required.

  • What: Safety and security training. Training provided by Lieutenant Vinnie Wegrzynek of the Linden Police Department.
  • Where: Morning Star Community Christian Center, which is located at 1009 Chandler Avenue.
  • When: Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10am.
  • How: Masks required. For more information, please call (732) 619-3658.

Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) Program – Public Events

Several community and local governments are hosting free events to help you participate in the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program. Apply today for up to $1500 in property tax relief.

Click here to view the ANCHOR program public events schedule. Bring your government issued photo ID to the event.

Division of Taxation staff will be present at these events to:

Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) – Historic Property Tax Relief

The ANCHOR program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019, and met the income limits. Apply today for up to $1500 in property tax relief.

  • For more information, or to apply click here or call (877) 568-2972.
  • The deadline for filing your ANCHOR benefit application is February 28, 2023.

Annual Celebration of the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee, and Senior Pastor Therman E. Evans, MD, PhD. of Morning Star Community Christian Center invite you to attend the annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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

  • What: Annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring speaker Dr. Leo Blackshear of Morning Star Community Christian Center. Masks are mandatory.
  • Where: Morning Star Community Christian Center, which is located at 1009 Chandler Avenue.
  • When: Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11am.
  • How: Masks mandatory. The in-person event will also stream live on Facebook and YouTube.