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Halloween Decoration Contest – Merchant & Business Storefront

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      Please upload photo of your decorated storefront to be considered for the Linden Wood Avenue Merchant & Business Halloween Decorating Contest

    Children’s Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Board of Health and the Linden Board of Education, in partnership with St. Georges Pharmacies are providing a Children’s Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. Supplies are limited, register online in advance to reserve your dose.

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

    • Who: Children of all ages are welcome. Vaccines also available for parents and educators.
    • What: Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Supplies are limited.
    • When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 5:30pm until 8:30pm.
    • Where: School #1, which is located at 728 North Wood Avenue.
    • How: Pre-registration is preferred, click here to register. Walk-ins will be accepted (subject to availability). With questions, please call the Linden Board of Health at 908-474-8409.
      • Flu: no fee with insurance, $35 out of pocket.
      • COVID-19: no fee with or without insurance.

    The City of Linden 2023 Polish Festival!

    Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Union County and the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union present the 4th Annual City of Linden 2023 Polish Festival. Bringing the Polish community together for one big event!

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

    • Who: Fun for all ages!
    • What: Polish festival with authentic Polish food, a beer and wine tent, Polish vendors, Polish Living History, live Polish music & DJ, and children’s activities.
    • Where: In front of Linden City Hall (301 North Wood Avenue) and the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade (400 North Wood Avenue).
    • When: Saturday, September 16, from 12pm until 8pm.
      • Rain Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023.
    • How: Free event. For more information, contact Council president Michele Yamakaitis at 908-494-0880 or Danuta Lisowska at 908-601-8598.

    Tennis Clinic

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and USTA Certified Pro tennis instructor Tony Labonte invite Linden residents of all age levels to take part in the free Tennis Clinic.

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

    • Who: Linden residents of all age levels.
    • What: Tennis Clinic.
    • When & Where: 12:30pm until 2:30pm
    • How: Free program. Attendees must be Linden residents. Please contact Tony Labonte with any questions at 908-229-9438.

    Old School Reunion & Car Show Extravaganza

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Councilman Alfred Mohammed and the Old School Reunion Committee present the Old School Reunion & Car Show Extravaganza!

    • Who: All welcome.
    • What: Old School Reunion and Car Show Extravaganza, a community event! Enjoy live bands and entertainment, food, music, vendors, raffles, prizes, and more! Celebrity artists and groups including R&B sensations BTS Brothers that Sing, and special guest DJ, CBlaze. Old School Basketball Foul Contest for ages 30-40, 40-50 and 50+.
    • Where: Fourth Ward Park, which is located at 701 McCandless Street.
    • When: August 5, from 11:30am until 7:30pm.
      • Rain Date: August 6, 2023.
    • How: Free event.
      • Vendor price per space is $40. For vendor related information, contact Leonard Hopkins at 877-657-2275.
      • For Car Show information, contact Mark Mannuzza at 908-494-7644.

    New Jersey American Water Invests $700,000 in Linden Infrastructure

    Linden, N.J. – AUG. 2, 2023 – New Jersey American Water will install approximately 700 feet of new water main in Linden starting this week. The company will install the new 8- and 24-inch ductile iron main along Stiles Street, from Lynn Court to West Linden Avenue, and West Linden Avenue, from Stiles Street to Coolidge Street. 

    The project also includes installing one fire hydrant and 20 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. Additionally, New Jersey American Water will replace any customer-owned service line that has been identified as lead or galvanized. This $700,000 investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. “I am always grateful when utility companies see the tremendous evolution in Linden and recognize that certain infrastructure and support services need to be enhanced or increased” said Mayor Derek Armstead.

    New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor, Montana Construction, will begin work this week and expects to be completed within approximately three weeks, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 7 am until 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Some overnight work may be required to maintain project schedule. Final street restorations will be completed in spring 2024. 

    Project timelines are subject to change due to a variety of factors including weather and availability of supplies. For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites.

    5th Annual 8th Ward Reunion

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Union County in conjunction with Kyle “Small” Smith and Family present the 5th Annual 8th Ward Reunion at Dorothy Ford Park. Come and enjoy this free community event featuring live entertainment, games, food and fun.

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

    • Who: All ages welcome. Welcoming all fraternities and sororities.
    • What: Reunion, a community event! Enjoy entertainment by Gotta Go Gaming Game Truck, games for the youth, face painting, caricatures by Akbar, food vendors, guest community speakers, and music by artists Marley Marl, Donna Edwards and Lil Ray, Kris Flowers and Tru Sol.
    • Where: Dorothy Ford Park (Formerly St. Marks Park), which is located at 1298 Hussa Street.
    • When: August 19, from 12pm until 9pm.
    • How: Free event.
      • Vendors, call 908-474-8493.

    September to Remember Street Festival – Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, and the volunteers of the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present September to Remember Street Festival – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.

    • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
    • Click here to view and/or download the food vendor application for this event.
    • Click here to view and/or download the non-food vendor application for this event.
    • Who: Fun for all ages.
    • What: September to Remember Street Festival – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. DJ and live music events, delicious festival food, eating contents, fun carnival rides, games and activities, beer and wine tent, and a vendor marketplace. For Car Show specific event details, click here.
    • Where: On Wood Avenue at Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
    • When: Saturday, September 30, from 11am until 8pm.
      • Rain Date is Sunday, October 1.
    • How: For more information, email here or call 908-862-5097.

    September to Remember – Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, and the volunteers of the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present September to Remember – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. The first 75 registrants will receive a T-shirt.

    • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
    • Who: Fun for all ages.
    • What: September to Remember – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. Judging will take place throughout the day. Trophies awarded at 3:30pm. Beer, wine, food vendors, rides, eating contests, music by DJ “Hot-Rod Mike” and entertainment all day.
    • Where: The Show will be held outdoors on North Wood Avenue, between Elm Street and Curtis Sreet.
    • When: Saturday, September 30, 2023. Arrival and check-in from 8:30am until 11am for participating vehicles. Car Show from 11am until 3:30pm. Trophies awarded at 3:30pm. The September to Remember – Street Festival will take place throughout the day from 11am until 8pm.
      • Rain Date: Sunday, October 1.
    • How: Registration is day of show, $20 per vehicle. If registering by check, please make check payable to “Linden Cultural Committee.” Arrival and check-in from 8:30am until 11am for participating vehicles. The first 75 registrants will receive a T-shirt. For more information, email here or call Marybeth at 908-862-5097.