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2024 Dog Licenses

Please be advised there has been a change in the Dog License procedures for 2024. All licenses will now Expire on May 31, instead of April 30. Your current license will be extended automatically to the May 31, deadline. 

Renewals for the 2024 licensing term will begin on June 1, 2024.  Licenses not renewed by July 1, 2024. shall be subject to a $5.00 late fee, in addition to the regular license fee.

To obtain a Dog License written proof of a valid Rabies Vaccination Receipt is required, that covers at least until 10-months of licensing year. Also proof, if applicable, if the dog is Spayed or Neutered. If the dog is a Service Dog, a copy of the certificate is required.

  • The Fees are $10.00 Spayed/Neutered Dogs, $13.00 for Unspayed/Unneutered Dogs.
  • A Dog License application can be obtained by going to linden-nj.gov/dog
  • A Dog License can be obtained in person at the City Clerks Office, Monday through Friday from 9am until 4:30pm.
  • Any questions, please call 908-474-8406.

Ramadan Iftar Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and Imam Alfred Mohammed (Councilman of the 4th Ward), in collaboration with the Linden Muslim Community present a Ramadan Iftar celebration.

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

  • Who: All welcome.
  • What: Ramadan Iftar celebration; a Ramadan interfaith Iftar feast. Come enjoy a lovely Iftar with all your loves ones, and please bring your prayer rugs.
  • When: April 4, 2024 at 6:30pm.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, located at 330 Helen Street, Linden NJ 07036.

Union County Utility Assistance Day

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) is hosting a Union County Utility Assistance Day.

  • What: Union County Utility Assistance Day. NJBPU invites Union County residents to attend this free event to learn more about utility assistance programs and resources available to help with the cost of their electric, water, and gas utility bills. For more information about New Jersey’s utility assistance programs please visit NJBPU’s utility assistance website. Residents in danger of shut off can apply for assistance and call their utility company to request a payment plan. NJBPU’s Customer Assistance hotline can be reached at 800-624-0241.
  • Where: Mickey Walker Center, which is located at 860 Anna Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201.
  • When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 9am until 3:30pm.

2024 Summer Seasonal Employment

Summer Day Camp and Playground Counselors are needed for Summer 2024! Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school.

  • Click here to view and/or download the 2024 Summer Seasonal Employment flyer with more information.
  • Click here to download an application.
  • Applications will be accepted until all posts are filled.
  • With questions, please call (908) 474-8600.

Robot Makers: Start Making Moves

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Robot Makers: Start Making Moves; a STEM program hosted by Little Ivy Academy.

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

  • Who: Second through fifth graders.
  • What: Robot Makers: Start Making Moves; a STEM program hosted by Little Ivy Academy. Your child and their lab mates will learn how gears work together, to program a sensor and more! Participants will make motors move and gears whir when they take control of the building and programming of their moving and sensing robots! Utilizing the LEGO Mindstorms robotics system as well as coding language, lab teams will discover some of the basic engineering and programming concepts. Participants will need to turn their own ideas into moving robotic creations!
  • When: Mondays, March 25 through May 6, 2024 from 4pm until 5pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: $40 program fee. To register, please contact the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8639.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2024!

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to attend the 2024 Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Look for the Easter Bunny, he’ll be hopping around, visiting all sections of Linden after the Egg Hunt! Click here to view the Easter Bunny Route.

  • Who: For children ages 12 and under.
  • What: Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Look for the Easter Bunny, he’ll be hopping around, visiting all sections of Linden after the Egg Hunt!
  • When: Saturday, March 30, 2024. Check-in at 11am, event time is from 12pm until 2pm.
  • Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace (behind the High School Academy).
  • How: Bags will be provided. Eggs and bags will be available while supplies last. For more information, please call the Linden Department of Recreation at 908-474-8600.
  • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
  • Click here to view and/or download the Easter Bunny Route Plan.

Complete Fitness Program

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

  • Who: Open to all adults 18+ years of age.
  • What: Six week fitness program. Complete Fitness will develop and reinforce healthy lifestyles and behaviors. The Complete Fitness classes will allow participants to engage in a variety of physical fitness activities that will help to establish lifelong fitness goals.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: The Complete Fitness program begins on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The program will be held weekly on Thursdays for six weeks from 6pm until 7pm.
  • How: Program fee is $50, plus a $6 annual insurance fee. First time registrants must set up and account and pay an annual $6 registration fee. 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. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa, Mastercard, and online payment accepted. For more information, call (908) 474-8639.

Food & Clothing Drive

Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church is hosting a Food and Clothing Drive on the fourth Saturday of every month.

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

  • What: Winter Food & Clothing Drive.
  • When: Fourth Saturday of every month from 10am until 12pm. Come join this Saturday, March 23, 2024.
    • The Food and Clothing drive will be held on the third Saturday of the month in November.
  • Where: Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church, which is located at 24 East 14th Street.

Hometown Heroes – 2024

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 feature a photo of the Veteran, with their name, rank, branch of service, and dates of active service. 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 Board of Education, the City of Linden, The Linden Society for Historic Preservation, and the Linden Public Library.

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.