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7th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, and Linden FMBA Locals 34 and 234 invite Linden families to the 7th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa.

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

  • What: Holiday breakfast with Santa!
  • When: Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 8am until 11am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Registration required. Registration ends December 8, 2023. Kids eat free through age 12. Ages 13 and over is $5. Proof of Linden residency is required. For more information, please call 908-474-8600 or 908-474-8639.

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Hometown Heroes 2023

Linden High School Navy Junior Reserve OfficerTraining Corps (NJROTC) students had the opportunity to celebrate the Veterans at the City of Linden’s Hometown Heroes Program held on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The Linden High School NJROTC unit was established in 1986 and originally had approximately 90 cadets in the first years of its establishment. Currently, the Linden High School NJROTC has an impressive number of about 480 cadets enrolled in the program.

  • Click here to view the event photo gallery.
  • Click here for a detailed description of the November 12, 2023 Hometown Heroes event.

Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Board of Health and the Linden Public Library, in partnership with Super Health Pharmacy are providing a Covid-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinic.

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

  • What: Covid-19 and Flu vaccinations.
  • When: Monday, November 27, 2023 from 6:30pm until 8:15pm.
  • Where: Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
  • How: No appointment neccessary. Walk-ins welcome. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Linden Health Department at 908-474-8409.

Double Dutch

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite third through eighth graders to join Double Dutch.

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

  • Who: Third through eighth grade.
  • What: Double Dutch is a creative and challenging sport. It’s a great source of exercise using 2-4 ropes. Jumping can improve heart health, balance and rhythm. Individuals will learn basics turning techniques, fancy trick movements and speed jumping. We invite you to have fun and challenge your skill level in competitive competitions. Practice as needed on Saturdays, field trips, and competitions will be notified in advance.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Mondays, 5:30pm until 7pm, December 4, 2023 through January 29, 2024.
    • No class on December 25, 2023
    • No class on January 1 and 15, 2024
  • How: $35, plus a $6 insurance fee (includes t-shirt and shorts). Click here to register online, or call (908) 474-8600. Practice as needed on Saturdays, field trips, and competitions will be notified in advance. No jewelry! Please bring your own water bottle

A Community Celebration – Youth and Family Fall Festival

Communities in Cooperation presents a community celebration with skill building workshops, giveaways, family assistance, gas, food cards, clothing, pop up shops and more and more.

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

  • Who: Union County residents.
  • What: A community celebration with skill building workshops for youths and adults, giveaways, family assistance, gas, food cards, clothing, pop up shops and more. Free dinner provided.
  • When: Friday, November 17, 2023 from 5pm until 7:30pm.
  • Where: Linden High School Gymnasium, which is located 121 West St. Georges Avenue.
  • How: Click here to register.

Third Annual Rec’s-Giving

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the third annual Rec’s-Giving! Meals will be grab-and-go.

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

  • What: Rec’s-Giving. Providing dinner on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. One dinner per person. Meals will be grab-and-go.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Saturday, November 18, 2022 at 1pm.
  • How: First-come, first-served while supplies last. One dinner per person. Meals will be grab-and-go. For more information, please call (908) 474-8639.

Thanksgiving 2023 Meal Giveaway for 200 Linden Families in Need

Click here to register for the Thanksgiving 2023 Meal Giveaway. Supplies are given on a first come, first serve basis.

Mayor Derek Armstead and the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services is proudly hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for 200 Linden families in need.

Pickup

  • Registration deadline is Friday, November 17th.
  • Pickup is on Monday November 20th from 12pm until 6pm.
  • Pickup is at the John T. Gregorio Center – 330 Helen Street.

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Cybersecurity Warning for Linden Residents; Active Info-Stealer Campaigns Are Targeting Facebook Users

Cybercriminals are using Facebook ads to distribute malware and hijack users’ social media accounts, researchers have discovered.

What’s an info-stealer?

Info-stealers are malware that enable hackers to steal victims’ browser cookies and take over Facebook accounts. Once inside the account, hackers can change passwords and activate additional security measures on accounts to completely deny access to the legitimate owner, allowing cybercriminals to commit fraud.

How does this happen?

This happens when hackers exploit legitimate tools for online ad distribution and insert infected links into typical advertisements. To entice users into clicking, campaigns often offer “provocative enticements”, which in this case, contained lewd images. Each click on the ad instantly downloads the malicious file to the victim’s device. Researchers estimate that nearly 100,000 users downloaded the malware in just 10 days.

What should we do?

Be extra vigilant when using any social media platforms, and make sure to connect only with people you know. Be weary of friend requests and messages from unknown people, especially when they ask you to click on a link or download a file. Before clicking on any ads, go to the company’s website to verify ad claims, such as discounts or special offers.

Let’s all remain vigilant of these and similar scams. Please refrain from answering unsolicited or unexpected communications. Additionally, do not provide personal or financial information or transfer money, especially in cryptocurrency, to unverified entities.

What should I do if I am hacked?

Incidents should be reported on https://www.cyber.nj.gov/report (the NJCCIC Cyber Incident Report Form), and https://www.ic3.gov (the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center), and to the Linden Police Department at 908 474 8502.

Fire Drill at the John T. Gregorio Center

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Fire Department, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite the JTG seniors to participate in a Fire Drill to be fully knowledgeable of best practices in the event of a fire in the building.

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

  • Who: For JTG seniors.
  • What: Fire Drill.
  • Where: The multi-purpose room at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 12:30pm