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Bookmark Design Contest

The Office for Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs will be hosting a bookmark design contest. This contest will run from April 1 to April 30 and is open to all students in grades 6-12 living in Union County. The top rated bookmarks for each age group will be used to promote Autism Acceptance Month in 2022.

Bookmarks should be 2” x 7” and may be created in any 2D art medium. Designs should focus on honoring Autism Acceptance Month. Students who wish to submit bookmarks may do so in person at the drop off box located within the Union County Administration Building lobby or by clicking here.

Click here to view and/or download more information.

Homeless Hotline

Please see the flyer from the New Jersey HIV Housing Collaborative regarding the New Jersey HIV Housing Collaborative’s Homeless Hotline. If you or someone you know is living with HIV and experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless in New Jersey please call 1-800-624-2377 to speak with an Emergency Housing Coordinator for help with accessing:

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Emergency Hotel/Motel Voucher
  • Case Management

Dog & Cat Rabies Vaccinations

  • Monday, May 2, 2021 @ Firehouse, East Elizabeth Avenue & Chandler Avenue, 3pm – 5pm
  • Wednesday, May 5, 2021 @ Firehouse, West St George Avenue & DeWitt Terrace, 3pm – 5pm
  • Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @ Firehouse, 302 South Wood Avenue, 5pm – 7pm

Masks must be worn, and social distancing must be practiced. Dog licenses will be available for purchase at these programs. Check or money order preferred for the purchase of a dog license. If you have any questions, please contact he Health Department at (908) 474-8409.

NJ State Police Recruitment Event

Please join the Coalition for a Safe Community & The NAACP – Atlantic City Branch tonight, April 19th from 6pm until 8pm for a virtual NJ State Police Recruitment Event. Registration is mandatory to attend. Applications will be received through April 23rd at njtrooper.com.

  • Please send an email to recruiting@njsp.org to register for this event.
  • You will be sent a link to join the Microsoft Teams event.
  • Make sure to have Microsoft Teams on your computer, tablet or smartphone before the event.
  • Click here to view and/or download PDF files associated with this event.

Easter Goody Bag Winners

In celebration of Easter, Mayor Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, and the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation hosted an Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go on March 30th and March 31st. Previously, they’ve hosted Easter Egg Hunts for the youth; however, due to COVID-19, the event could not be held.

Wanting to spread cheer and not leave the children at bay, they improvised and hosted the Goody Bag Grab & Go. There were three eggs in the goody bags that had raffle tickets in them.

Our three lucky raffle winners were Tyler Caldwell, Coraliy Betances, and Eva Ribeiro. They each won $25 Visa gift cards donated by Phillips 66.

Congratulations to our winners!

Ramadan Goody Bags

In celebration of Ramadan, Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and Fatema Sumrein ask you to complete this form below if children celebrating Ramadan in Linden would like to receive Ramadan Goody Bags.

Ramadan Goody Bag

  • Parent or guardian of child.
  • Each child will receive a goody bag.

FEMA COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

The Union County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the County of Union will be holding FEMA vaccination clinics for the COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine for residents 16 years and older in Linden.

  • Make an appointment online by clicking here.
  • If you need assistance making an appointment, please call the Mayor’s office at (908) 474-8493 Monday through Friday 9am until 5pm, and someone will help you make the appointment.
  • Proof of residency is required.
  • Currently, appointments are being scheduled for Thursday April 15th and Friday April 16th.