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Summer XC – Track Conditioning Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Summer XC/Track Conditioning Program.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for Summer XC/Track Conditioning Program.

  • Who: Grades 6 through 12.
  • What: Summer XC/Track Conditioning Program. The focus of this program is to begin conditioning for the upcoming athletic year. There will be a focus on drills, stretches, strength training and running. Be sure to bring sneakers, athletic clothing and water!
  • When: 8am until 10am, Monday through Thursday (weather permitting), beginning July 7 through July 31, 2025.
  • Where: Linden Field House at Tiger Stadium, which is located at 700 West Curtis Street.
  • How: To view full program description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street), or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, call 908-474-8600.

2025 Linden Tigers – Summer Baseball Camp

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the 2025 Linden Tigers – Summer Baseball Camp.

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

  • Who: For boys ages 5 through 14.
  • What: Baseball Camp for boys, with instructors Craig Goldberg (LHS Varsity Baseball Head Coach), Xavier Krok (LHS Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach), Dan O’Lear (LHS Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach) and the Linden High School Varsity Baseball Players.
  • Where: Memorial Field (next to the P.A.L. Fields), which is located at 55 Lower Road.
  • When: 9am until 12pm, from July 21 through July 24.
    • Rain date: Thursday, July 25.
  • How: Registration fee is $30 per person. To view full program description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street), or 9am until 7pm at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. Community Center Building is the only center to accept exact cash. Make checks payable to: Linden Recreation Baseball. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. Birth certificate and proof of residency is required if new to our programs. For more information, call 908-474-8600 or email here.
  • What to bring to camp: Water, baseball glove, baseball bat, baseball cleats, hat, lunch, sunscreen, and shorts and towel for the slip-N-slide.

Senior Citizen Bowling

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Bowling!

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

  • Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Senior Citizen Bowling!
  • Where: Jersey Lanes which is located at 30 Park Avenue. Pick up and drop off will take place at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Wednesdays, June 4 through August 27, from 1pm until 3pm.
  • How: Fee for program is $5. Must be a Recreation Senior Citizen Member to register. The fee includes 2 hours of bowling time, transportation and shoes. Pick up and drop off will take place at the JTG center.

Cybercriminals Impersonate NJ MVC in Recent SMS Text Phishing Messages

Over the last week, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) received several incident reports from NJ residents regarding an SMS text phishing (SMiShing) scam impersonating the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

These messages claim that the user has an outstanding traffic ticket and payment is due. If not paid by May 29, the user will have their vehicle registration and driving privileges suspended, receive a toll booth charge increase, and their credit score will be impacted. The URL displayed in the message includes “ezpassnj” and “.gov” in an attempt to appear legitimate. The message itself does not allow the user to click the included link directly but instead instructs them to reply to the message with “Y” and reopen the message to click the link or to copy the URL to their browser. These links lead to fraudulent websites that attempt to extract personally identifiable information, financial details, or account credentials.

This SMiShing scheme is similar to others that have circulated impersonating NJ toll services and EZ-Pass claiming the user has an outstanding toll that needs to be paid to avoid a late fee.

  • NJ MVC – The NJ MVC only sends text messages to remind residents about scheduled MVC appointments. It does not send text messages regarding driver’s licenses or vehicle registration status.
  • New Jersey E-ZPass – NJ E-ZPass does not send unsolicited text messages to collect payments. If your account is in collections and being handled by Credit Collection Services, you may receive text messages from Credit Collection Services regarding your account. Their text message will list a phone number, their website www.ccspayment.com, and reference a file number.
This image is a screenshot illustrating how cybercriminals attempted to impersonate the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

2025 Bike Rodeo

Do you want to learn about bicycle safety? Come join us for the Linden Police Department Fifth Annual Bike Rodeo! Bike giveaway’s, helmet fittings, ice-cream truck, pizza and snacks! Sponsors include Andy’s Cycles, New Jersey Cycles, Walmart, and Pasquale’s Pizzeria IV.

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

  • Who: Open to all ages.
  • What: 2025 Bike Rodeo! Bike giveaway’s, helmet fittings, ice-cream truck, pizza and snacks!With the summer months ahead, bicycle safety is an important topic to discuss. Bring a decorated bicycle and helmet for a chance to win a prize! Join us for the Fastest Time Around the Pond Contest!
  • Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace.
  • When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:30pm.
  • How: Free entry. With questions, contact the Traffic Bureau at 908-474-8505.

Union County Utility Assistance Day

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

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.

  • What: Union County Utility Assistance Day. Need help with utility bills? This event will connect you with free utility grant programs!
  • When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:30am until 2pm.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Free community event. To register or for more information call us at 800-510-3102.

Nationwide Click It or Ticket Enforcement and Education Campaign

Linden Police to participate in Nationwide Click it or Ticket Enforcement and Education Campaign from May 19 through June 1, 2025. The Linden Police Department will join law enforcement officers from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” high-visibility enforcement effort.

  • Click here to view and/or download the memo regarding the 2025 Click it or Ticket Campaign.
  • Click here for more information about New Jersey seat belt laws.

The annual “Click It or Ticket” national mobilization, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, utilizes high visibility seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols in combination with local and national publicity efforts to reiterate the life-saving value of seat belts.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,484 of the passengers killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2023 were not wearing seatbelts. While a national compliance rate near 92% seems high, the data reflects some concerning trends; 60% of the young adults killed and 56% of those killed in nighttime crashes were not buckled. “Putting on your seatbelt is the single most important step you can take when you get into a vehicle,” said Police Chief David Hart. “Taking just a few seconds to buckle up can cut your chances of being seriously hurt or killed in a crash by 45%, and it is 100% in your control.”

In New Jersey, everyone must be buckled up, regardless of where they’re sitting. A violation by the driver, front seat passenger, or passenger under the age of 18 is a primary offense, so a police officer may stop a vehicle and issue a ticket without witnessing any other violations. While passengers over the age of 18 are responsible for themselves, drivers are responsible for all passengers under the age of 18.

Linden’s Incorporation Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Union County Board of County Commissioners, Uptown Linden, and the Linden Society for Historic Preservation presents Linden’s Incorporation Celebration!

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

  • Who: Linden community (children and adults).
  • What: Linden’s Incorporation Celebration -100 year anniversary, 1925-2025! Join us for a fun and informative Centennial Celebration of Linden’s Incorporation. Enjoy learning about your city’s history, with music, a trivia contest, games, shows, and much more!
  • When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1pm until 5pm.
    • Linden History Trivia Game with prizes starting at 1pm.
    • Free Carnival Games for children and teens with prizes 1pm until 5pm.
    • Free Magic Show from 4pm until 5pm.
    • DJ music with MC Mike Ruga all day in the Promenade.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: For more information, contact the Linden Department of Recreation at 908-474-8600.

CPR Training

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Police Department and American Legion, are proud to offer this opportunity to learn CPR & AED operation from Certified First Responders. Registration is strictly limited, register today!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the CPR Training.

  • Who: Linden residents.
  • What: CPR training. This training focuses on practical application for people to use to potentially save the life of their family, friends, and loved ones. Please note that this training course does not provide any certification or certificate.
  • Where: American Legion Post #102, which is located at 112 West Elizabeth Avenue.
  • When: Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9am until 12:30pm.
  • How: Free to Linden Residents. Click here to register. For more information, email here.