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UDrive. UText. UPay. Distracted Driving Campaign To Be Carried Out Locally From April 1st Through April 30th, 2022

The Linden Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. Enforcement Campaign.

Beginning April 1 and running through the end of the month, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2019 alone, 3,142 people were killed in distracted driving crashes on our nation’s roads and an estimated 400,000 people were injured. Driver inattention has remained the most frequently cited cause of fatal and incapacitating crashes in NJ, over seven times higher than the total crashes cited for unsafe speed over the five-year period 2015-2019. Driver inattention was a contributing circumstance in nearly 49 percent of NJ crashes in 2019.

Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving. Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.

New Jersey is one of eight states nationally to receive dedicated federal funds this year to tackle the issue of driver distraction. This federal funding will be used for police overtime enforcement grants at the local level as well as a statewide multimedia public awareness campaign on this Important issue.

Click here to view and/or download a copy of this press release.

Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy 2022

Registration for the Linden Fire Department’s annual Junior Fire Academy is now open! The Academy will meet daily from 8am until 3pm beginning on Monday, June 27, 2022 and conclude on Friday, July 1, 2022. After the conclusion of the academy, there will be a graduation ceremony for the recruits in which a limited amount of family and friends are welcomed to attend.

The five-day program offers Linden youth graduating grades 7th and 8th an opportunity to learn about the fire service. Through a series of lectures, demonstrations, and fun hands-on activities presented by members of the Linden Fire Department, the “recruits” will learn about fire safety and Linden Fire Department Operations. Some of the topics that will be covered are: Fire Safety, Engine and Ladder Company Operation’s, Car Extrication, Rope Rescue, HazMat/Decon and First Aid/CPR. All of the training will take place at the Union County Fire Academy which is conveniently located in Linden.   

“The Junior Fire Academy provides an opportunity to educate the recruits about the Linden Fire Department, the services we provide and enlighten them on the possibility of a future career in firefighting”, said Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Brady.

The program is offered free of charge, however, space is limited. Applications are available at Fire Headquarters; located at 302 South Wood Avenue, or online here.

Applications must be completed and returned to Fire Headquarters by 3pm on Friday, May 6th, 2022. No late applications will be accepted.

For more information, contact Deputy Chief Kevin Brady.

Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Students

Join the Linden Police Department Crisis Intervention Team for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Students.

  • Who: Grades Pre-K through 5th
  • What: Parent(s) must accompany child(ren) throughout the Egg Hunt
  • When: April 9th, 2022 @ 11am (Rain Date April 16th)
  • Where: Tiger Stadium
  • How: Please fill out this form and return it to 170 Hussa Street, Attention: Marge Martorano. Registration must be submitted no later than April 1st.

Intensive Outreach Program For The Homeless

  • Free snacks, meals, clothing, toiletries and more.
  • Free food bags from the City of Linden.
  • Free resources from the Union County Department of Social Services
  • When: Thursday, March 31st, 2022 from 11am until 1pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, located at 1025 John Street, Linden NJ

Click to view and/or download the informational flyers for this event in English and Spanish.

Social Services General Assistance Application Request

NJ American Water Public Hearing Information

American Water Petition, Approval of Increased Tariff Rates & Charges for Water and Wastewater Service & Other Tariff Modifications

In the Matter of the Petition of New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. for Approval of Increased Tariff Rates and Charges for Water and Wastewater Service and Other Tariff Modifications

OAL Docket No. PUC 00808-2022 N; BPU Docket No. WR22010019

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-32.2 and N.J.A.C. 14:1-5.12 (b), (c) and (d), enclosed herewith for service upon you are the Notice of Filing of Proposed Rate Increase and of Public Hearing, and the Board of Public Utilities’ order issued on February 23, 2022, suspending any rate increase until June 13, 2022.

Please note the following dates and times of the virtual public hearings at which members of the public are invited to attend and express their views on the Company’s petition are as follows:

April 6, 2022 – 4:30 PM

  • Call in number: 1-646-828-7666
  • Meeting ID: 161 537 5156
  • Password: 899852

April 6, 2022 – 5:30 PM

  • Call in number: 1-646-828-7666
  • Meeting ID: 161 537 5156
  • Password: 899852

Additional details and further instructions for dialing in to the meeting are included in the enclosed Public Notice, and posted on the Company’s website here.

Click here to download the notice and additional details.

Linden Public Schools Community Notices

Community notices that are sent to Linden Public Schools for distribution can be found on the Linden Public Schools by clicking here. The following notices were posted in the past week: 

***These files are submitted to the Linden Public School District for distribution to our parents and guardians, as most of them benefit our community’s children. However, the Linden Public School District does not endorse any of the activities related to the files. Prior to signing your child up for any of these activities, clubs, or events, it is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to determine the appropriateness of the event. We send this message as nothing more than a public service.***

Great Women Making History – Presented by Communities in Cooperation

Recognizing their support in numerous programming efforts, helping to make communities better Join us for discussion and insight. Discover their passion and roles and listen to inspirational stories to encourage our sisters. Click here to view and/or download the flyer for this event.

  • Dr. Marnie Hazelton, Superintendent of Linden Public Schools
  • Lisa Armstead-Ormon, City of Linden Councilwoman
  • Denise Wilkerson, Borough of Roselle Council President
  • When: Friday, March 25, 2022 from 5:30pm until 6:30pm
  • Where: Zoom; Meeting ID: 818 4400 4528, Passcode: CIC2022

FEMA Assistance

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. They are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

FEMA’s Region 2 specialists, in the hardest-hit communities of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, are working closely with stakeholder groups, enlisting their help with outreach to affected families and communities.

See these flyers in English and Spanish for information regarding financial assistance for funeral expenses. Applicants can register for assistance by calling (844) 684-6333.

FEMA is giving a presentation next week for organizations and community partners that would like an overview of our Funeral Assistance program. The presentation is on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 from 11am until 12pm and can be accessed via this link with passcode 220797. All interested should please reach out to fema-r2-ia@fema.dhs.gov and a calendar invite will be sent.