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Get Pumped. New Jersey Gyms Reopen Today

Here are the rules: There is a 25% capacity limit. Equipment must be placed at least six feet apart. Customers will be required to wear masks. Gyms must take temperature checks and keep a log of everyone who visits, including contact information for tracers. Pools can open. As for showers? That’s a maybe. Your gym will have more details.

Digital Marketing & Social Media for Small Businesses – Free Introductory Workshop

Digital marketing is an important part of your promotional mix, and social media platforms are valuable tools to use in your marketing communications strategy. On September 3, 2020 from 10am to 11:30am, small businesses are invited to a free introductory workshop hosted by the Union County Economic Development Corporation that addresses the basics of harnessing the power of digital, within the context of your organization’s marketing strategy. You will gain a fundamental understanding of the core principles of digital marketing, and learn to balance digital techniques with traditional methods, for greater effectiveness.

For more information and to register for the event, click here.

Fall Youth Virtual Classes

The Linden Department of Parks and Recreation is happy to announce our new 2020 Fall Youth Virtual Classes. Please view the attached flyer and choose your favorite, or several favorites to attend! You may sign-up online here using your existing Community Pass account or by calling 908-474-8600 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Any questions, please call 908-474-8600 during business hours.

Thank you!

Linden Parks and Recreation

Uptown Linden Presents an Evening of Entertainment on September 15th

Please see the attached flyer for information about the performances to be given by Julian & Dominique and Lour Bernardi. RSVP to the Recreation Department at 908-474-8600. Social distancing will limit seats to 100, or you can stand in the Promenade, but you must call to reserve your spot. Masks are a must! In the event of rain, call 908-474-8604 after 4:00pm. Additional seating available for lawn chairs as space permits.

Smiles On Us Event!

Friday, September 11th, 2020 – A Day of Free Dentistry

Anyone who needs help is welcome to come. First come, first serve. Cleanings, fillings and basic extractions – all free. Come to 571 Central Avenue, Suite 100, New Providence NJ from 7am until 1pm.

This event is provided by New Providence Dentistry.

Applications Open for the Small Landlord Emergency Grant (SLEG) Program – Tomorrow

This program will reimburse small residential rental property owners for lost rent revenue due to COVID-19 between April and July 2020. Although applications are not first come, first served and are open for a week, we urge you to prepare your documents and make sure you’re ready to apply. It is more important to have your application be correct and accurate than it is to submit early.

View the Application Checklist

Storm Isaias Aftermath Update

I know that some residents are concerned about branches and limbs pick-up. We are asking for your continued patience because Storm Isaias adversely affected our entire City. Our Department of Public Works has been busy working around the clock along with PSE&G with limited man-power due to COVID-19.

Over 13,800 people lost power in Linden, more than Hurricane Sandy. Phase 1 of the clean-up was taking care of the trees that affected the power lines, so that power could be restore to our residents and businesses. Phase 2 was to remove additional trees that are no longer stable, to avoid any potential injuries to citizens, homes and vehicles. Phase 3 will be the continued clean-up of branches and limbs and will be continued to be picked up during grass clipping days.

We are still currently in Phase 2 and Phase 3. We are asking for patience and understanding. Our DPW men and women are working hard and just need time to get the job done.

Thank you,

Mayor Armstead

Union County COVID-19 Test Sites

Union County residents can now walk to our free COVID-19 test sites, provided by the Union County COVID-19 Mobile Test Unit. The Mobile Test Unit is visiting local communities to offer free COVID-19 tests to the public, by appointment. All tests are conducted on a walk-up basis; no car is needed.

  • Any Union County resident can make an appointment at any Mobile Test Unit location.
  • Union County residents who need assistance by phone can call the Mobile Test Unit at 908-518-4307.
  • The Union County COVID-19 Mobile Test Unit has conducted more than 2,000 tests to date and is staffed by health professionals with the Union County Division of Health.
  • Residents can attend any of the following upcoming Walk-up Sites. Click each site to make an appointment online.

Test Sites

  • Elizabeth Erxleben Center 513 Richmond Street, Tuesday, August 25th 4pm – 7pm
  • Plainfield Gerald Green Plaza 200 West Second Street, Tuesday, August 25th 4pm – 7pm
  • Rahway Zion Lutheran Church 215 Elm Avenue, Tuesday, August 25th 10am – 1pm
  • Westfield Tamaques Park Thursday, August 20th 10am – 1pm (1872 Lamberts Mill Road in Scotch Plains for your GPS)

Interfaith Action Movement (I AM) Creating Decennial Census Awareness for 20,000 People

Aiming to reduce under-counts of communities of color and other hard to reach communities

Leaders from faith and community-based organizations, higher education institutions, law enforcement, state, and local government officials, and business leaders have come together to form New Jersey’s Interfaith Action Movement (I AM).

This diverse, action-oriented coalition is coordinating a state-wide strategy to peak awareness of the U.S. Census specifically focused on hard to count (HTC) populations within the state of New Jersey. The I AM efforts centerpiece is a series of Census Family Reunion Sundays slated for September 6, 13, 20 and 27, in advance of the new Census deadline of September 30, 2020.

I AM is led by Rev. Dr. Derrick Green, Senior Advisor for Diversity, Faith, Urban and Regional Growth for New Jersey Governor Phil D. Murphy.

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