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5th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Mayor Armstead, The Mayor’s Youth Commission, and Linden FMBA Locals 34 and 234 Invite Linden Families to the 5th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

  • When: December 18th, 2021, from 8am until 11am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street.
  • Who: Kids ages 10 and under eat free, 11 and over $10 each. Proceeds to support “Miracles for Myeloma” Registration ends December 15th, 2021. For more information, please call 908-474-8493. Proof of Linden residency is required.

Registration for this event is closed. We are already at maximum capacity.

Vaccination Night Clinic

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.

Great Pajama Drive

School 10 is once again participating in the Great Pajama Drive. We are collecting pajamas in all sizes from infant to adult. For every pair of pajamas that is donated through the Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive, Scholastic Book Clubs will donate a brand-new book to Pajama Program to give kids affected by instability a good night – for a good day!

The pajama drive is organized in partnership with Pajama Program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting a comforting bedtime routine for children affected by instability to help them thrive.

If you can help, pajamas can be sent to Fran Czylek at School 10 by November 29th.

We truly appreciate all your help for the children. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for Linden Residents in Need

Registration deadline was November 19th and was on a first come, first serve basis. We have reached our maximum of 200 families.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Office of Constituent Services, Capodagli Properties, Shoprite of Linden, and SuperFresh are proudly hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for two-hundred Linden families in need.

Pickup

  • Pickup is on Monday November 22nd from 2pm until 7pm.
  • Pickup is at the John T. Gregorio Center – 330 Helen Street.

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

LMPC Tutoring Program

The Parks & Recreation Department is now offering tutoring at the LMPC.

Purpose

  • To assist students from elementary to high school who need extra help beyond the classroom.
  • To give more one-on-one and personal time to help students succeed in the classroom.
  • To provide intervention in the form of tutoring and mentoring to address poor or declining student performance before it reaches a point where recovery would be extremely difficult or pose a significant challenge.
  • To provide alternative approaches to conveying concepts for students whose predominant learning styles are not adequately addressed in the classroom.

Details

  • The tutoring program will be held on Mondays from 4pm until 5:30pm in the community room at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center.
  • The tutors are students from Kean University.
  • Tutor and student attendance will be taken every session.
  • The program has started and will be run throughout the school year until final testing begins.
  • This program is free of charge to all Linden resident students.
  • This program will be monitored by recreation leader Rooks Crawford.

Expectations Of Students

  • Participating students commit to attend sessions, to be punctual, reliable and well behaved.
  • Not to miss sessions without notifying the program coordinator well in advance.
  • Students are expected to have their work ready and assignments clearly defined when arriving.
  • For more information contact Rooks Crawford at 908 474 8639.

Public Announcement – Union County Board of Commissioners Seek Input

Through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund provides a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. Union County has an allocation of $64.6 million.

The Union County Board of Commissioners and the County Manager invite residents, businesses, and community organizations to provide feedback about their priorities. Eligible use of these funds require that programs and projects must be tied to one of the following allowable uses:

  • Support public health response
  • Address negative economic impacts
  • Replace public sector revenue loss
  • Provide premium pay to essential workers
  • Make necessary investments to water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure

Public input, transparency, and accountability are critical to Union County’s response efforts. The survey is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese by clicking here. To obtain a paper survey and answers to any questions, residents may call 908-527-4250 and ask for Monica Remelgado. A paper survey will be mailed or emailed to callers. The deadline to submit input is the close of business on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Public Education Seminar for the Linden Hawk Rise Community Solar Project

Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden and Navisun invite you to attend a public education seminar for the Linden Hawk Rise Community Solar Project. Community Solar is available to Linden residents. Find out how you can save up to 15% on your electricity costs at this virtual meeting! Click here to download the informational flyer for this event.

Key Dates and Deadlines for the Upcoming General Election

For the first time in New Jersey’s history Early Voting begins this Saturday, October 23rd and runs through Sunday, October 31st; and Election Day is on November 2nd.

  • October 23 through October 31: In-Person Early Voting Period.
  • October 26: Deadline to apply for a Vote-by-Mail Ballot by Mail for General Election.
  • November 1 at 3pm: Deadline to apply for a Vote-by-Mail ballot in person at your County Clerk’s office.
  • November 2: Election Day – Polls are open from 6am – 8pm.