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A Juneteenth Celebration: The Parade

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, the Linden Education Association, your teachers, and educational support professionals invite you to attend a Juneteenth celebration: The Parade.

  • What: To start off our Juneteenth celebration, we will be having a caravan parade! Come watch the parade and be a part of Linden’s history as we celebrate freedom. The Parade will be followed by another Juneteenth celebration: The Cookout, which will be held at the Promenade.
  • Where: The lineup will be on East Gibbons Street (next to School #1), and will proceed down North Wood Avenue (straight to the Promenade).
  • When: Saturday, June 17, at 10:30am.
    • Rain Date: Sunday, June 18, at 11:30am.

A Juneteenth Celebration: The Cookout

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, the Linden Education Association, your teachers, and educational support professionals invite you to attend a Juneteenth celebration: The Cookout.

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

  • What: A Juneteenth celebration: The Cookout, a day of culture, sharing and learning. The Cookout is an engaging showcase that connects the past to the present. We promote connections through storytelling, music, dance and food. We invite you to attend and interact with all participants! Each participant is partnering with our community and schools to increase awareness of what they do best. This day will be filled with learning experiences that will capture the heart of black history and unify the community.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: Saturday, June 17, from 12pm until 4pm.
    • Rain Date: Sunday, June 18, from 1pm until 5pm.
  • How: Free event. For more details, contact Eric Stanley by email here, or call 908-474-8600.

Zoning Board of Adjustment June 12, 2023 Meeting – Cancelled

PLEASE TAKE A NOTICE THAT the City of Linden, Zoning Board of Adjustment’s scheduled meeting on Monday, June 12, 2023 has been cancelled due to an unforeseen illness beyond our control. The next Zoning Board meeting will be held on July 10, 2023, and will include all business that was scheduled to be heard at the June 12, 2023 meeting. We apologize for any inconveniences. With any questions, contact Board Secretary Daniel Sobolewski.

Knopf Street Closure

Thank you all for your patience and cooperation while the parking garage at City Hall undergoes a major renovation.

  • Please be advised that Knopf Street between Wood Avenue and Helen Street has been closed to all non-police department traffic. 
  • This includes the parking lot, as well as the newly established on-street angled parking stalls, with the minor exception of tenant access to the rear of the Church and 401 N. Wood Avenue buildings. 

Thank you in advance for your continued assistance and understanding.

Let’s Go Fishing!

Are you interested in learning how to fish, but not really sure where to start? Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for Let’s Go Fishing!

  • Who: 18 years and older. You must have a valid 2023 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing license to participate.
  • What: Fishing workshop with NJDEP Fish & Wildlife. Participants will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. Participants will put their new skills to practice with a fishing experience, and leave the workshop with the knowledge and confidence to head out fishing on their own. All bait, tackle and equipment will be provided.
  • When: Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 10am until 2pm.
  • Where: Wilson Pond, which is located at 1113 Summit Terrace.
  • How: Free workshop. All bait, tackle and equipment will be provided. Registration is limited to 10 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. With questions, contact Alanna Newmark by email here, or call 609-462-0743.
    • Click here to register. Registration deadline is Thursday, June 8, 2023.
    • You must have a Conservation ID# (CID#) to apply. Click here for instructions on creating an online profile and CID#.
    • You must have a valid 2023 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing license to participate.

2023 LRSA Sewer Bills

The 2023 Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority BIlls are being mailed to all property owners beginning May 25, 2023. The 2023 due dates are June 30th and September 30, 2023 with a 10 day grace period which includes the due date. The amounts are available to be viewed on the online payment portal under the utility tab.

8th Annual All White Gear Afro House Music Dance Festival

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and Uptown Linden invite you to attend the 8th Annual All White Gear Afro House Music Dance Festival!

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

  • What: Afro House Music Dance Festival.
    • Sound Stage One: U.S.A. Dance Area featuring FamilySoul and friends.
    • Sound Stage Two: South African Dance Area featuring Shisanyama and friends.
  • When: Saturday, June 24th at 11am.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free event, come dance!

Public Works Week

May 21 through May 27 is National Public Works Week. During this week, let’s all acknowledge and recognize the constant hard work that our Public Works team performs for Linden residents all year!

Click here to download the National Public Works Week flyer.

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Self Care Sunday

Self Care Sunday, a festival for Mental Health Action Day is back! In partnership with MTV and others, the County of Union invites you and your family to join us to partake in more than twenty self-care tools including Yoga, Sound Bath, Dance Fitness, Basketball, Art and more!  Mental health resources and professionals will be on site to help you tap into your best version of self.

Click here to view and/or download the Self Care Sunday flyer.

  • What: Self-Care Sunday, a festival for Mental Health Action Day with over twenty self-care tools, games and prizes! Mental health resources and professionals will be on site to help you tap into your best version of self.
  • When: May 21, from 12pm until 5pm.
  • Where: Rahway River Park, which is located at Saint Georges Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065.
  • How: Free event. Click here to learn more about rhe event and register.