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Special Thank You to George Capodagli, Meridia Lifestyles, Lifestyles II and their Team Members

It is with great appreciation that I thank George Capodagli, his Meridia Lifestyles, Lifestyles II and their team members for their generous donation towards our Annual Thanksgiving Give-away.

They have supported this effort over the last six years by donating turkeys and their fixings. On behalf of our families in need, especially this year with the high rising costs of food, we thank them for their continued generosity and participation in helping the Linden community thrive!

– Mayor Derek Armstead

6th 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 6th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa.

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

  • When: December 10th, 2022, from 8am until 11am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street.
  • Who: Proceeds to support “Miracles for Myeloma.”
  • How: Registration ends December 7th, 2022. Kids eat free through age 12. Ages 13 and over is $5. For more information, please call (908) 474-8493. Proof of Linden residency is required.

Sorry! Maximum capacity for this event has been reached.

Second Annual Rec’s-Giving

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to attend the second annual Rec’s-Giving! Dine-in or take out dinner.

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. Dine-in or take out.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 1pm.
  • How: First-come, first-served while supplies last. One dinner per person. For more information, please call (908) 474-8639.

Annual Community Harvest Party

Thanks to a collaborative effort by Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden’s Department of Parks & Recreation and Morning Star Community Christian Center, the Harvest Party was a huge success!   

The Harvest Party was developed to create a safe alternative to children going door to door, where the entire family and children of all ages can come out to play games to win candy, participate in contests, win prizes (adults too) and have a great time!  

This year’s event featured our usual games, but also included face painters, a caricature artist, multiple contests, refreshments, a DJ, and so much more.   

We want to thank our local clergy, their members and local businesses for their kind donations of pizza, candy, candy and even more candy, as well as financial support.   

Hope you had an opportunity to attend and we look forward to seeing everyone come out next year.

Click here to view the gallery of photos from the event.

Halloween Parade

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Uptown Linden, Linden Public Schools, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Columbia Bank and the Halloween Parade Committee invite you to attend Linden’s 69th annual Halloween Parade on October 23!

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

  • What: Halloween parade.
  • When: Sunday, October 23, 2022. Parade lineup is at 1pm. The parade will start promptly at 2pm. Rain date is Sunday, October 30, 2022.
  • 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 Recreation Department at (908) 474-8600.

Influenza Vaccination Clinics

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Public Library and the Linden Board of Health, in partnership with St. Georges Family and St. Georges Specialty Pharmacy, announce the Influenza Vaccination Clinics.

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

  • What: Influenza vaccinations. Also availlable: COVD-19 vaccinations, updated boosters and testing.
  • When & Where:
    • Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 10am until 1pm at the Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
    • Monday, October 17, 2022 from 6:30pm until 8:15pm at the Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
    • Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 1pm until 4pm at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome for all dates and locations. Regardless of insurance status, there will be no out-of-pocket fee to any vaccine recipient at this clinic. Influenza vaccination is covered 100% by Medicare and Medicaid, and by most major health insurance providers. For more information, please call the Linden Health Department at (908) 474-8409.

Linden Health and Wellness Fair

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Linden Health Department are pleased to present the Linden Health and Wellness Fair.

Walk and talk with Mayor Derek Armstead. Free 6-page budget-friendly health recipe booklet for each attendee!

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

  • Who: Open to all members of the public.
  • What: Health and Wellness Fair featuring tables with local health and wellness organizations showcasing their products and services. Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, blood pressure and blood sugar readings. Activities, demonstrations, giveaways, prizes and more!
  • When: October 15, 2022 from 10am until 3pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: Free entry. For more information, please call the Linden Health Department at (908) 474-8409.

Community Wide Garage Sale to be Held in 3rd & 8th Wards – All Fees Waived

The City of Linden is hosting a community-wide garage sale in the 3rd and 8th Wards on October 1, 2022.

  • The City of Linden is waiving fees for permits for this community-wide garage sale.
  • The 3rd and 8th 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.

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