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New Nationwide 988 Phone Number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

On July 16th 2022, the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline went live. 988 is now available for call, text, or chat for those experiencing a mental health-related or suicidal crisis, or those looking to help a loved one through a crisis. The aim of 988 is to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets the country’s growing suicide and mental health related crisis care needs. For more information about this new hotline, please check out this webpage from the NJ Department of Human Services.  

Linden Summer Day Camp & Playground Annual Craft & Talent Show

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to come see what the children and counselors have been doing all summer! This year’s theme is Blast from the Past from the 1920’s to the 1990’s.

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

  • What: The Linden Summer Day Camp & Playground Annual Craft and Talent Show. This year’s theme is Blast from the Past from the 1920’s to the 1990’s.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: Thursday, August 4th, 2022 at 6pm. Rain date is Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at 6pm.

Soccer Games

Mayor Derek Armstead and Uptown Linden invite you to attend Soccer: 2 Games / 4 Teams. Five former professional players will be in attendance including Mario Acevedo, Ramon Tapia, Rene Jimenez, Walter Bustamante and Eric Mavila.

The soccer games will take place during the Linden Latin Festival. Winners trophies will be presented by Mayor Derek Armstead at 4pm at the Linden Latin Festival.

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

  • What: Two (2) soccer games. Game 1 (U20 teams) is the CBD International Soccer Academy versus TBD. Game 2 (45+ teams) is Irvington Soccer Club versus John Paul II.
  • Where: Linden High School Field – 700 West Curtis Street. Winners trophies will be presented by Mayor Derek Armstead at 4pm at the Linden Latin Festival that is being held in front of Linden City Hall – 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: Saturday, July 30th, 2022. Game 1 is at 10am. Game 2 is at 12:30pm. Winners trophies at 4pm.

Drive-Through Food Distribution – Linden

Mayor Derek Armstead and the City of Linden in partnership with Mosdos Hatorah Dlinden are proud to announce food distribution of kosher food boxes for six (6) weeks beginning on Monday, July 25th, 2022.

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

Click here to view and/or download the traffic flow map for this event.

  • What: Drive-through food distribution of kosher food boxes while supplies last.
  • Where: 139 Marion Avenue in the parking lot behind 1600 West Elizabeth Avenue. Please follow the directions provided in the flyer and map.
  • When: Mondays from 6pm until 7:30pm. The first distribution will be held on July 25th, 2022. The final distribution will be held on August 29th, 2022.
  • How: Please make sure your trunk is open before entering the distribution site. On behalf of our local Police Department and Traffic Control, please come down Stiles Street, turn onto West Elizabeth Avenue, make a right on Marion Avenue and a left into the distribution center’s parking lot behind 1600 West Elizabeth Avenue.

Drive-Through Food Distribution – Roselle

Mayor Derek Armstead and Y.O.E.T. in affiliation with the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO) of Union County are excited to announce that they will be providing food distribution for six (6) weeks beginning on Monday, July 25th, 2022.

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

  • What: Drive-through food distribution provided by Y.O.E.T in affiliation with COJO of Union County for six weeks.
  • Where: Superfresh parking lot – 550 Raritan Road, Roselle, NJ 07203. The drive-through line will start at the corner of Wood Avenue and Raritan Road towards West 9th Avenue.
  • When: Mondays at 6pm while supplies last. The first distribution will be held on July 25th, 2022. The final distribution will be held on August 29th, 2022.
  • How: On behalf of our local Police Department, please follow the traffic directions: the drive-through line will start at the corner of Wood Avenue and Raritan Road towards West 9th Avenue.

228 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The State of New Jersey has been awarded $228 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist with the recovery from Hurricane Ida. The funds will create housing recovery and mitigation programs to help individuals and communities. To access these federal recovery funds, the State must develop an Action Plan for the use of these funds and submit it to HUD for approval. Developing the Action Plan and recovery programs will take several months to complete.

The State will also dedicate funding from the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) towards housing mitigation efforts. The State will prepare an application to FEMA on behalf of specific properties to request funds to elevate them.
As we begin this process, the State is looking for feedback from homeowners and renters whom Ida impacted.

If you are interested in hearing more about the recovery programs, please complete this short survey, to provide information on your assistance needs. The survey is not an application but is currently required if you want to apply for future recovery programs.

Please go to the DCA website for updates on the Hurricane Ida Action Plan, including the opportunity to submit a comment on the State’s proposed use of CDBG-DR funds. If you have questions, please call (973) 500-3396 or send an email here.

Department of Public Works Automated Collection Tutorial

Watch the tutorial video from the Department of Public Works to learn about garbage collection and recycling guidelines for the City of Linden.

Click here to view the Department of Public Works Automated Collection Tutorial

For more information about your garbage collection schedule, please call the Department of Public Works at (908) 474-8666.

  • The Linden Recycling Center hours are as follows:
    • Monday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Tuesday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Wednesday from 7am until 8pm
    • Thursday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Friday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Saturday from 8am until 2pm

Construction Notice: Amtrak Railroad Modernization Project

Beginning Friday, July 22, Amtrak will start work on an important infrastructure modernization project along a five-mile section of the Boston Northeast Corridor (NEC) in and around the City of Linden.

Once completed, the work performed will increase the overall reliability of the infrastructure, enhance ride quality and will be of great benefit to the thousands of passengers who rely on NJ Transit and Amtrak for travel.

The estimated construction schedule for work is as follows:

  • Starting July 22, through September, workers will be in the Linden area performing work at night along Track A of the existing railroad. The work will take place on weekdays from Monday through Thursday and include weekends. The hours of work are typically from 9pm until 7am.
  • Starting in September through November, workers will be in the Linden area performing work at night along Track B of the existing railroad. The work will take place on weekdays from Monday through Thursday and include weekends. The hours of work are typically from 9pm until 7am.

City of Linden Cooling Centers 2022

Below is a list of the City of Linden’s Cooling Centers for 2022. These are the municipal buildings that are open and available to the public during their normal operating hours. Nothing else is required. Please note that all buildings will be closed on September 5th, 2022.

  • Linden Public Library – 31 East Henry Street
    • Operating Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 9am until 9pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am until 5pm, Friday from 9:30am until 5pm, and Saturday from 9am until 5pm. *Closed on Sundays.
    • Masks are suggested but not required. Masks are available at the front desk.
  • John T. Gregorio Recreation Center – 330 Helen Street
    • Operating Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. *Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Linden Multi-Purpose Center – 1025 John Street
    • Operating Hours: Monday through Friday from 9am until 8pm. *Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Become a Linden Firefighter

Come and learn more about becoming a Linden Firefighter at our informational sessions. Service your community. Begin a challenging yet rewarding career with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as promotional opportunities.

The Linden Fire Department is accepting applications to become a Linden Firefighter until August 31st, 2022 at 4pm. Linden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for becoming a Linden Firefighter. 

  • What: Informational sessions for becoming a Linden Firefighter.
  • When Tuesday, August 2nd and Thursday, August 25th, 2022 at 7pm.
  • Where: Firehouse #3, which is located at 1205 East Elizabeth Avenue.
  • How: Click here to apply to become a Linden Firefighter. The deadline to apply is August 31st, 2022 at 4pm. Applicant requirements are as follows: must be a U.S. Citizen between the ages of 18 and 34, a resident of Linden, have a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid New Jersey driver’s license.