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Annual Citywide Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation proudly host this year’s annual Citywide Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go, with prizes courtesy of Phillips 66.

For more information, please call 908-474-8600.

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

New Jersey Hope and Healing Program Information

Catholic Charities launched a new program called Hope and Healing. The program enables individuals and families who have been impacted by COVID-19 to receive help from their crisis counselors. They also provide information and referrals to based on need as well as virtual workshops for the community. 

Food Distribution Event – Saturday, March 13th @ 8am

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing this drive through only food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Saturday, March 13th @ 8am.

Location

Event Details

  • First 1,200 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food, dairy and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
  • One food distribution per vehicle, while supplies last.
  • Please make sure to clear out the vehicle’s trunk prior to arrival to make room for food bags.
  • Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
  • Event will take place rain or shine.

Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.

2021 Black History Poster Contest Winners

Congratulations to the four winners of the 2021 Black History Poster Contest. Amazing work!

  • Janvi Patel – 9th grade (her beautiful artwork displays a picture of Mae C. Jamison)
  • Bryan Figueroa – 10th grade (his beautiful artwork displays a picture of Ronald McNair)
  • Anai Carpio – 11th grade (her beautiful artwork displays a picture of Ronald McNair)
  • Dior Weaver – 12th grade (her beautiful artwork displays a picture that represents all Black American astronauts)

Click here to see the post on Facebook!

March 31st Food Drive for Linden Residents in Need

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, The Kanishka Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services, and Advanced Greek are proudly hosting a Food Drive for 250 Linden families in need.

Details

Pickup

  • Pickup is on Wednesday, March 31st from 1pm until 6pm.
  • Pickup is at the John T. Gregorio Center – 330 Helen Street.

Registration for this event is now closed.

View the gallery below to see what an incredible impact this event had on the community!

Union County Mobile Testing for COVID-19 on March 2nd & March 4th

The Union County Mobile Test Unit will be visiting to offer free COVID-19 Saliva tests to the public. All tests are conducted on a walk-up basis; no car is needed. No appointment needed. All Union County residents welcome. Results within 72 hours. 

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Seniors 75 & Older Can Vaccinate Against COVID-19 @ Trinitas

See below information regarding Trinitas Vaccination Clinics. The next date available is Thursday March 4th at the Elizabeth High School Dunn Gymnasium. Please click here to go to the Trinitas COVID-19 Vaccine Waiting List Appointment Scheduler for residents of Union County. Trinitas will notify the individuals of a scheduled appointment as vaccine supplies are available and appointment slots exist. Please note that everyone must meet the eligibility criteria to receive the vaccine.

Missing Dog @ City Hall – Please Contact City Clerk’s Office!

At about 10:30am this morning, two heroic Linden residents saved the life of this beautiful Yorkshire Terrier when they saw him weaving in and out of traffic on Wood Avenue. They brought him to City Hall, where he is currently being taken care of by our City Clerk’s office.

Please contact the City Clerk’s office at (908) 474-8452 as soon as possible if you are the dog’s owner, or if you know how we can get in touch with the owner(s)!

I kindly request that when you see this post to please spread the word so that the dog’s owner(s) are notified. Thank you for your help!

– Mayor Derek Armstead

Cooking With Your Child Challenge!

Dear Linden Residents,

Has staying home tested the limits of your cooking skills? Limit yourself no more and join Mayor Armstead in the cooking with your child challenge! No bars held; the kitchen holds no limitations. Expand your imagination with your child and create history in the kitchen.

There’s no time like bonding time. So why not join the fun? You’ve been challenged!

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2021

Cooking With Your Child Challenge

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