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2023 Annual Community Harvest Event

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Morning Star Community Christian Center are pleased to offer a safe alternative to trick or treating at the 2023 Annual Community Harvest Party.

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

  • Who: Fun for the entire family.
  • What: 2023 Annual Community Harvest Party, a safe alternative to trick or treating. Come and enjoy candy, prizes, contests and games!
  • Where: Linden PAL Building, which is located at 400 Maple Avenue.
  • When: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 4pm until 7pm.
  • How: Click here to pre-register, or call 908-474-8600 or 908-474-8639. Face masks not required, but appreciated. Candy donations can be dropped at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street) or the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street).

2023 NJ Statewide Reentry Conference

Communities In Cooperation Inc. and Interfaith Action Movement present the 2023 NJ Statewide Reentry Conference. Empowering service provider collaboratives. We are stronger together.

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

  • What: New Jersey Statewide Reentry Conference. Empowering service provider collaboratives. We are stronger together. Hear from the top leaders of NJDOC, NJDCA, NJDOL, NJSP and more special guests! Lunch provided.
  • When: November 9, 2023 from 10:30am until 2:30pm.
  • Where: Trenton War Memorial, which is located 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ 08608.
  • How: Click here to register.

Are You Cyber Secure?

Please register to attend this free webinar on Wednesday October 25th, from 1pm until 2pm to learn simple actions to help keep your workplace, home, you and your family cyber-secure!

In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, the Region 2 National Preparedness Division is hosting this seminar that encourages four simple steps every American can take to stay safe online. Joining the seminar will be Rich Richard, Cyber Security Advisor for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

To register for this free webinar, please click here.

  • Who – This event is for individuals, families, the whole community, community-based and faith-based organizations, small businesses, federal, state and local government.
  • What – Free cybersecurity webinar that encourages four simple steps every American can take to stay safe online.
  • When – October 25, 2023 from 1pm until 2pm EST.
  • Where – Online.
  • Why – To protect your workplace, home, you and your family cybersecurity threats.
  • How – To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Halloween Parade

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Uptown Linden, the Linden Board of Education, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Columbia Bank and the Halloween Parade Committee invite you to attend Linden’s 70th annual Halloween Parade on October 22!

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

  • What: Halloween parade.
  • When: Sunday, October 22, 2023. Parade lineup is at 1pm. The parade will start promptly at 2pm.
    • Rain date is Sunday, October 29, 2023.
  • Where: The parade lineup will begin at the Community Center Building, which is located at 605 South Wood Avenue. The parade will continue down Wood Avenue and end at the House of Flowers, which is located at 650 North Wood Avenue. 
  • How: Anyone who would like join in the parade and/or for more information, contact the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center at 908-474-8600.

Community Wide Garage Sale to be Held in 1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th & 10th Wards – All Fees Waived

The City of Linden is hosting a community-wide garage sale in the 1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th Wards on October 21, 2023 and October 22, 2023. The rain dates are October 28, 2023 and October 29, 2023.

  • The City of Linden is waiving fees for permits for this community-wide garage sale including the completion of an application form pursuant to City Code 4-3.1 entitled “Garage Sales”.
  • The 1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th Ward garage sale shall not impact a resident’s right to conduct up to two garage sales in a year.
  • Chapter 4-3.6 shall still apply, limiting one singled faced sign containing not more than four square feet in total area to be placed upon the premises where the sale is being conducted, and further prohibiting any other signs and either public or private property.
  • This Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.

To view and/or download a copy of the full resolution, click here.

Linden NJ’s City Engineer Wins the 2023 New Jersey Planning Officials’ Achievements in Planning Award

Mr. Nicholas J. Pantina, PE, CME, CPWM, the City of Linden’s Engineer and Director of Community Services is the 2023 recipient of the New Jersey Planning Officials Achievement in Planning Award. The NJPO honored award recipients at the annual NJPO Achievement in Planning Awards Breakfast on September 29, 2023 .

“I’m both humbled and honored to be recognized with this award. My team members in the Engineering Department help contribute to our department’s excellence, and I see this recognition as a reflection of my team members’ efforts as well as my own”, said Mr. Pantina.

Mr. Pantina has thirty-five years of experience comprising various disciplines of Civil Engineering including municipal, project and construction management, pavement design and management systems, public and private infrastructure improvements, transportation, Planning & Zoning Boards, stormwater management, and soils. He successfully coordinates projects, plans, and develops strategies while managing strict budgets.

“Not only is Mr. Pantina a great resource and partner, but also he’s reliable and extremely knowledgeable. The City of Linden appreciates and values Mr. Pantina as the City Engineer and Director of Community Services,” said Mayor Derek Armstead. “As the City’s Engineer, he is responsible for coordinating technical and engineering projects. leadership skills, communication, along with innovation and creativity. I’m so proud that he’s a part of our team.”

As the Director of Community Services, Mr. Pantina oversees four divisions, comprising approximately 175 people from various departments, including Public Works & Vehicle Maintenance, Transportation & Properties, Engineering, and Information Technology. He also oversees the City’s Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Shade Tree Advisory, as well as any redevelopment project construction. Mr. Pantina‘s past roles include Assistant Resident Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Member/Board of Trustees/Past President of the New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists, and Soil Inspector. He has also managed Professional Services Task Order Contracts for NJT’s Construction Management Group.

“Linden is a beautiful, forward-thinking, productive and proactive City”, said Mayor Armstead. “We continuously strive to create a working environment that provides opportunities to the local population and business community. When my department heads are recognized in this manner, it gives me great pride as well as affirm that we’ve made excellent decisions.”

Linden Police Department Ramps Up Security Amid Ongoing Violence in Israel and Gaza Strip

As they have in the past, foreign terrorist organizations have exploited the ongoing violence in Israel, using social media and other communications to call on their supporters to mobilize, protest, and conduct attacks within the United States. Currently, a video is being circulated by a former Hamas organization leader praising the attack on Israel and calling on others to designate Friday, October 13th, as a day of action against Israel and its supports. While this information is disconcerting, it mirrors previously released statements that have historically had minimal impact in New Jersey.

From the beginning of this conflict we have been in regular contact with our law enforcement partners at the County, State, and Federal levels, and at this time, no credible threats have been identified towards Linden, New Jersey, or any of the State’s notable special events or critical infrastructure. We also recognize, however, that tragedies like this can illicit passionate responses and motivate a sympathizer to action.

Out of this abundance of caution, we have taken several precautionary measures to increase security in the area surrounding sensitive locations, and residents can expect an increased Police presence in these areas. The Linden Police Department has also been in regular contact with our local religious leaders to discuss the needs of their congregation and our response to these threats.

A public statement was released on our social media pages earlier this afternoon encouraging all members of our community to remain vigilant and report support suspicious activity immediately. We appreciate your support in emphasizing the important role each of us has in keeping our community safe.

9th Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden City Council and Mark Mannuzza invite you to attend the 9th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show – a scholarship/fundraiser in memory of Officer Frank Viggiano and Joseph Rodriguez.

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

  • Who: All welcome.
  • What: Ninth Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show hosted by Mark Mannuzza. A scholarship/fundraiser in memory of Officer Frank Viggiano and Joseph Rodriguez. All proceeds will go to benefit the Linden BPA Scholarship Fund, the Linden Mayor’s Youth Commission, Linden Team Sports and the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities. Music by DJ Hot Rod Mike and special guest Bill Spadea from 101.5.
  • Where: Aviation Plaza, which is located at 601 West Edgar Road.
  • When: Sunday, October 22, from 11am until 4pm.
    • Rain Date: October 29, 2023
  • How:
    • For Car Show information, contact Mark Mannuzza at 908-494-7644.
    • First 200 cars get event T-shirts! Registration by 9am, $20 registration per car. Cars being judged must be in by 12pm.

Cyber Tip – Using Strong Passwords and a Password Manager

Many users connect to the internet and access multiple accounts and services for business, including email platforms, applications, and vendor websites. The increased use of online accounts and services, combined with users engaging in risky password management practices, puts both themselves and their employers at risk of account compromise and data breaches. Therefore, it is important to practice good password hygiene to protect accounts and data.

Strong, unique passwords for each account help prevent password reuse attacks in which threat actors obtain the password for one account and use it to compromise an additional account using the same credentials. Threat actors succeed when users reuse credentials across multiple accounts, use easy-to-guess or simple passwords, and do not enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). Strong, unique passwords help secure information, networks, servers, devices, accounts, databases, files, and more against cyberattacks.

Password managers are an effective method to assist users in creating strong, unique passwords and storing them securely. These accounts should be secured with unique and complex master passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) using an authentication app or hardware token. Password managers contain sensitive data and, therefore, require implementing the strongest possible security measures. Users are encouraged to research password manager providers thoroughly prior to use.