Congratulations to the Linden Tiger Cubs or LTC youth basketball organization had a spectacular winter season. The 7th grade elite boys team, coached by Whitney Denville, won the Clark Winter tournament. LTC also won three Championships competing in the Central Jersey North Brunswick basketball league. Their 5th grade girls, coached by Jaedyn Boyd, won their grade and age level. Many of these girls won the 5th grade level as 4th graders last season. LTC also had the 6th and 7th grade boys, coached by Greg Parker Sr., win their age and grade level as well. We are Linden! For more information about the LTC youth basketball organization follow their IG page.
Click here to view the LTC Youth Basketball Organization Gallery.
United Way of Greater Union County in partnership with Prevention Links are excited to announce an upcoming event that brings together all the young people we serve for a day of fun, competition, and awareness. Game On for Prevention: Youth, Substance Abuse & Violence Awareness Tournament!
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in English. Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Spanish. Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Creole.
Who: Youth program.
What: United Way of Greater Union County in partnership with Prevention Links are excited to announce an upcoming event that brings together all the young people we serve for a day of fun, competition, and awareness. Game On for Prevention: Youth, Substance Abuse & Violence Awareness Tournament! This event, aligned with National Youth Violence Prevention Week, will feature:
Free admission, amazing youth opportunities with trophies and medals.
A basketball tournament for youth teams across Union County.
Resource tables connecting youth with local programs & opportunities.
Music, food, and friendly competition to bring our community together.
Click here to view and/or download the NJSACOP Accreditation News Release.
Linden Mayor Derek Armstead and Police Chief David Hart announced today that the Linden Police Department has earned accreditation by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP).
NJSACOP Accreditation Program Director Harry J. Delgado, Ed.S. attended the City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 18 and presented the Department with its first ever accreditation certificate.
During his remarks, Dr. Delgado praised the leadership of Chief Hart through the accreditation process. “Under the leadership of Chief Hart, a high level of competence, leadership and professionalism is evident within the agency. Leading a large police department through this rigorous process, despite the many challenges in law enforcement today: budgets, manpower and emerging technologies and to have no issues found is simply remarkable!”
The NJSACOP Accreditation Program is a nationally-certified program designed to enhance professionalism and transparency in the state’s public safety system. To earn accreditation, agencies must demonstrate compliance with one hundred and twelve (112) professional standards that reflect the best practices for law enforcement in the state of New Jersey. The process includes a comprehensive self-analysis of agency policy and operations that culminates with an independent, on-site audit conducted by a team of assessors.
“This accreditation stands as a powerful testament to the enduring hard work and professionalism that have defined our police department, both since and prior to my taking office.” said Mayor Derek Armstead
Attaining and maintaining an accreditation is an ongoing commitment; only 54% of police departments statewide achieve accreditation status, and this achievement demonstrates a commitment by the entire Department, Governing Body, and citizens to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in law enforcement.
“This is a very proud day for the Linden Police Department,” said Police Chief David Hart. “This accreditation recognizes the incredible efforts our men and women take each and every day to serve our community with honor, pride, and professionalism.”
Chief Hart specifically thanked Sergeant Leon Pastor, who served as the Department’s Accreditation Manager, as well as Mayor Armstead and the members of the Linden City Council, whose continued support of the Police Department and our initiatives were instrumental in this achievement.
It’s the perfect time to meet your neighbors, and find great deals! No permit required. Don’t miss out on a fun community event!
Who: Linden residents.
What: The City of Linden is hosting 6th Ward Garage Sales, we invite you to shop in the 6th Ward Garage Sale! Two more households were added. No permit is required. If you have any questions or concerns, please text (908) 377-6620.
When: All day Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, 2025. If the weather forecast changes for the worst, we will reschedule.
There will also be an all day garage sale on Saturday September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Click here to view the list of all Linden Authorized Garage Sales.
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the Black History Vision Board Display. This year’s theme is Historically Black College and University. Be creative, have fun and submit an entry! There will be a prize for each participant along with a photo taken by Brad Creanzo.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Black History Vision Board Display.
Who: Linden students from grades 6 through 12.
What: Black History Vision Board Display, this year’s theme is Historically Black College and University. Be creative, have fun and submit an entry! There will be a prize for each participant along with a photo taken by Brad Creanzo.
Whenand How: All vision boards must be submitted to the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) on or before February 26, 2025. The John T. Gregorio Center hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Vision Board Display will be presented on February 27, 2025. Each participant will be presented with a prize along with a photo taken by Brad Creanzo. Participants and their families will be invited to celebrate everyone’s future dreams and goals at the John. T. Gregorio Center. For further information please call 908-474-8627.
All posters must be 22″x28″ or larger. All entries must have full name, school, teacher, grade, and parent/guardian cell phone number printed on a blank index card taped to the back.
Click here to view all rules and regulations for the contest.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in English. Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Spanish. Click here to view and/or download the key details for this event.
Who: NJ residents who meet eligibility criteria are invited to apply with preference given to qualified veterans, elderly, families, disabled, and homeless.
What: The New Jersey State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) is a state funded program that provides housing subsidies on behalf of very low-income New Jersey residents, for decent, safe and sanitary housing. Persons applying must meet all applicable SRAP income and eligibility requirements. A total of 6,000 households will be selected through a lottery system to be placed on the State Rental Assistance Program waiting list. You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older or be an emancipated minor to apply. Please note that only New Jersey residents are eligible to apply for SRAP assistance.
When: The open enrollment period begins on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9am and ends on January 31, 2025 at 5pm.
How: Click here to apply online and click here for the program details. For more information or assistance, please call the NJDCA assistance line at (609) 292-4080, then choose option 9. They are available 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.
Below is a list of the City of Linden’s Warming Centers for 2025. These are the municipal buildings that are open and available to the public during their normal operating hours. Nothing else is required.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the 2025 City of Linden Warming Centers.
Operating Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 9am until 9pm. Tuesday and Thursday from 9am until 5pm. Friday from 9:30am until 5pm. Saturday from 9am until 5pm.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer from this event.
All homes in Linden that had their holiday lights on from December 12 to December 20 were judged. No registration was required. Winners announced on December 28, 2024. Winning homes will be on the City of Linden website, and pictures will be shared on Linden’s Facebook and Nextdoor pages. Gift cards will be delivered to the winning homes. Homes that have won in the past two years were not be eligible.
Due to technical difficulties that have caused delays in the ability of Linden residents to register for the Rental Housing Registration Program, the deadline to register has been extended from January 31, 2025 to February 28, 2025.
Debido a dificultades técnicas que han causado retrasos en la capacidad de los residentes de Linden para registrarse en el Rental Housing Registration Program, la fecha limite para registrarse se extendió del 31 de enero de 2025 al 28 de febrero de 2025.
The Linden Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee, Inc. invites you to attend the 40th Annual Ceremony Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
What: 40th Annual Ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Guest speaker: Senior Pastor of Morning Star Community Christian Center, Therman E. Evans, MD, PhD.
How: We are asking for your continued support by sending donations. Click here to donate, or mail checks to P.O. Box 2111, Linden, NJ, 07036, payable to: Linden Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee. For more information, email here.
