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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.

Winter Recreation Registration

Registration has begun for the City of Linden Department of Parks & Recreation winter season. The department offers a variety of classes for youth, adults and senior citizens, in such areas as soccer, wrestling, karate, art, ceramics, arts & crafts, line dancing, Zumba, knitting, complete fitness and more.

  • To register online, click here.
  • To register in-person, visit the Parks & Recreation office in the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street. You may also register by going to the Linden Multi-Purpose Center at 1025 John Street.
  • First time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up.
  • For more information, email us here or call 908 474 8600.

City of Linden 2021 Tree Lighting

Mayor Derek Armstead and the Cultural & Heritage Committee invite the City of Linden to attend the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Enjoy live entertainment, holiday music, refreshments and meet Santa! Starts at 6pm at Linden City Hall. After the tree lighting, Linden families are invited to the Promenade to take pictures with Santa and enjoy refreshments. Children ages ten and under receive a chance to win a bike! Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • When: Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at 6pm.
  • Where: City Hall

Entrepreneur Rounding Table

Communities In Cooperation invites you to attend our Entrepreneur Rounding Table Event.

We want to help you! Get connected, share your concerns and ideas, and increase your knowledge, visibility and sales.

  • When: Sunday, December 5rd, 2021 from 3pm – 4pm
  • Where: Virtual, via Zoom.
  • How: You must register by emailing cic.we.share@gmail.com

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