PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Linden, Zoning Board of Adjustment’s scheduled meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025 has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. All business scheduled for this meeting will be conducted at the next scheduled meeting without further notice. The next Zoning Board meeting will be held on December 8, 2025. With any questions, contact Board Secretary Daniel Sobolewski at zoningboard@linden-nj.gov.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for Girls Open Gym.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.
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.
Linden, New Jersey, October 28, 2025 – Mayor Derek Armstead today announced the launch of a new community solar initiative that will deliver savings and clean energy benefits directly to Linden residents. This initiative offers Linden residents, which includes both homeowners and renters, a simple way to reduce their electricity costs by keeping 35 percent of the value of the solar credits applied to their bill, without the need to install solar panels on their roof or property.
“This solar project is right here in Linden, and represents the opportunity for our families to save real money while supporting clean energy and breathing new life into what was previously a contaminated site. I hope every eligible household signs up!” said Mayor Derek Armstead.
Residents who enroll will receive solar credits applied to their monthly PSE&G bill based on their share of the energy generated by the project. These credits lower electricity costs, creating real, recurring savings. Linden households are encouraged to enroll now to reserve their spot, as availability is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants will be connected to a rooftop solar project located at the Linden Logistics Center — a remediated former Superfund site that has been revitalized into one of the largest warehousing and distribution centers in the Northeast. In addition to supporting jobs and economic growth, the project will now generate clean, renewable energy that directly benefits Linden residents. The 5 megawatt solar project in development by Active Solar Development LLC, is expected to begin operations in December 2025, with savings expected to appear on residents’ bills two to three months later.
“At PowerMarket, we specialize in community-based energy initiatives, and this project in Linden is a perfect example,” said Brad Tito, Director of Community Energy at PowerMarket. “We’re proud to connect residents directly to a rooftop solar project in their own city and help ensure that the benefits stay right here in Linden.”
For questions about the city’s involvement, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (908) 474-8493 or click here to email. For questions about the enrollment process, please call (929) 298-3874 or click here to email. To learn more about the campaign and to sign up, click here.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair.
Click here to view and/or download the registration form for the Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair.
Click here to view and/or download the vendor list flyer for the Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair.
