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COVID-19 Test Clinics – Tuesday through Thursday (January 4th, 5th & 6th) This Week With Vault Health

Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Vault Health again to provide Linden residents with COVID-19 testing.

  • Who: Open to all. ID is required.
  • What: COVID-19 Testing.
  • When: Tuesday January 4th, Wednesday January 5th and Thursday January 6th from 8am until 6pm. Please note that doors close at 5:45pm.
  • Where: JTG Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden NJ 07036
  • How: Please make sure to bring a smartphone (or other Internet enabled device with a web browser) to complete the online registration upon arrival.

Mayor Armstead Thanks Donations for Coat Drive

Mayor Armstead thanks the Linden Fire Unions 234 & 34 and the Linden Police Unions 42 and Superior Officers for their generous donations to our coat drive! Also a special thanks to Brenda Salas from the Treasury Department!

Pictured from left to right Lt. Robert Sanchez, Police Officer Maria Mercado, Lt. Rick Bachmann, Mayor Armstead, Capt. Carl Tattoli, Firefighter Kevin Mahon and Firefighter Taj Braxton.
Pictured left to right are Brenda Salas from the City of Linden Treasury Department, and Mayor Derek Armstead.

Free PCR & Rapid Testing

  • Who: Walkups, open to all, with or without insurance. ID is required. If you do have insurance, please bring your card with you. No appointment necessary.
  • What: PCR & COVID-19 Testing.
  • When: Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021, from 4:30pm until 7:30pm.
  • Where: 20 Pennsylvania Railroad Avenue, Linden NJ.

Important Message From the Linden Public Works Department – New Collection Schedules Posted

Thanks in advance for your attention and cooperation.

Vaccination Night Clinic – Tonight – December 9th, 2021

Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Super Health Pharmacy once again to provide Linden residents with both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations. Walkups permitted, but you must first fill out the consent form online by clicking here.

Utility Assistance Programs

Utility companies will resume shut off of service for nonpayment after December 31, 2021. Don’t delay, apply for energy assistance today!

If you’re having trouble affording your utility bills, there is good news! Due to the economic situation caused by the pandemic, New Jersey temporarily expanded its low-income energy assistance programs and its energy debt forgiveness program to middle class households (see new income limits by clicking here). Also, the USF-Fresh Start program offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to have electric and gas balances forgiven. Click here to learn what kind of benefit each program below provides and how to apply. Click here for brochures in English and Spanish.

Holiday House Decorating Contest

Let’s light up Linden with Holiday spirit! Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden and The Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present the Holiday House Decorating Contest!

All homes in Linden that have their holiday lights on from December 12th to December 20th will be judged. No registration required. Winners to be announced December 28th. Winning homes will be on the City of Linden website and pictures will be shared on Linden’s Facebook and Nextdoor pages. Gift cards will be mailed to the winning homes. Homes that have won in the past two years will not be eligible.

Click here to view and/or download information flyer about this event.