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Youth Job Readiness Symposium

Attention Parents!

Calling all youth to join me and the CIC Staff for an all-important #YOUTHSYMPOSIUM because preparing our young people for the future world of work is essential. Register now the Youth Job Readiness Symposium on Thursday, June 17th by clicking here.

To view and/or download more information, including the informational flyer and the YJS Signup Sheet please click on the links.

County of Union Seeks Public Input on ADA Compliance

The County of Union ADA Public Forum which will be taking place via Zoom on Wednesday, June 9 at 2pm and 6:30pm, and on Thursday, June 10 at 10:30am. The meetings will cover a transition plan for retrofitting Union County buildings and parking lots, including the County Courthouse, the Administration Building, the Warinanco Sports Center, and the Trailside Museum and Science Center among others. Please see the links below to register.

Emergency Food Distribution Event on Tuesday, June 8th

The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing a walk-up food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 8th at 10am. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.

Location

Immaculate Conception Church (Parking Lot); 417 Union Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208

Event Details

  • First 500 people will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
  • One food distribution per household, while supplies last.
  • Bring a cart for the walk-up.
  • Refrigerate any perishable items shortly after distribution.
  • 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 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.

Linden Department of Parks and Recreation receives NJRPA Agency Showcase Award

Linden Department of Parks and Recreation was presented the Agency Showcase Award for Website or Web Feature/Application at the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) Annual Awards Ceremony at the Summit Family Aquatic Center in Summit, NJ. Ralph Dunhamn (Recreation Director), Angelo Monaco (Day Camp/Playground Coordinator), Branly Cadet (Playground Supervisor), Joshua Weiss were present on May 19 to accept the award.

Faced with the challenge of providing Summer programming bound by COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing protocols, the staff of Linden Recreation responded by creating a Web based Virtual Summer Camp.

Virtual Summer Camp set out to provide a variety of programming opportunities for city residents. Angelo Monaco, Summer Day Camp/Playground Coordinator approved all aspects of the website and edited the embedded Google sheet that contained the weekly schedules and links to all of the instructional YouTube videos that were specific to each activity.

Virtual Camps included live instruction from qualified staff and guest presenters, specialized content and learning resources, after camp challenges to keep campers engaged between sessions, unplugged projects that encouraged children to keep learning away from the computer screen with a variety of dates and times to choose from so that participants could fit a variety of day camp activities into a single week. Programmatic success of the 2020 program has prompted a re-boot of the Virtual Summer Camp website for the upcoming 2021 season, which will include new program offerings.

The purpose of the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association’s Awards Program is to honor and identify dedicated leaders, employees, and volunteers in the field of Parks and Recreation, and to recognize the State’s outstanding Recreation and Park agencies for excellence in programming, publicity, and facility design. The goal of the Awards Program is to focus State attention on the achievement of Park and Recreation agencies, to recognize the continuing efforts of staff and volunteers, and to acknowledge support extended by member agencies.

To view this press release on Union News Daily, please click here.

In the above photo from left to right is Branly Cadet, Angelo Monaco, Valerie Graham and Ralph Dunhamn.

Two Free Concerts in Union County This Weekend!

Two free concerts span the world of music from experimental jazz to the Big 80’s in Union County this weekend. Come and enjoy free, live music!

  • Friday, June 4th at 7:30pm – explore the unique vision and richly mesmerizing style of renowned jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding.
  • Saturday, June 5th at 6pm – kick off the evening with comedian Amy Colon and then kick out the jams with the 80’s tribute band Rubix Kube. This special Pride Month show comes with a “PRIDE in a Box” collection of Pride-themed items for attendees to display and share.

Both concerts will take place at the Union County Vocational Technical School – 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

Admission is free but registration is required online to reserve a spot here.

These shows are part of Union County’s series of free drive-in concerts presented by the Union County Board of Commissioners, specially arranged for residents to enjoy live music in a community setting while preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. More details are available at the registration link.

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2024 Linden Latin Festival Event Vendor Application – Food

Event Date: Sunday, 09/15/24 – RAIN OR SHINE. Registration deadline in full by: 09/09/2024
Checks payable to: Uptown Linden, Inc. Mail or deliver in-person: Uptown Linden, Inc. 403 N. Wood Ave
For more information call: Mikki at (908) 718-5831 or email to: mikki@uptownlinden.com Health Dept: 908-474-8409 Police/Fire Dept: 908-474-8500
Event will be held outdoors on N. Wood Ave, between E. Elm Street and Elizabeth Avenue. Arrival and check-in 9:00am – 11:00am – Line-up on Knopf Street Food, beverages, and restrooms will be available. For more info call Mikki at (908) 718-5831 or email to: mikki@uptownlinden.com PLEASE OBTAIN THE PROPER PERMITS; FIRE DEPT., BOARD OF HEALTH & INSURANCE ON HAND Civic (non-profit) organizations (no charge – limit one space) If food or snacks, a Health Certificate is needed. Storefronts located on Wood Avenue (no charge for sidewalks or street space) – MUST BE REGISTERED Vendors located elsewhere in the CITY OF LINDEN ($75.00 per space) All other vendors and for-profit organizations ($175.00 per space) Spaces are 18 x 10 feet. No tables, electric or water available. Vendors must bring whatever they need: tenting, tables, quiet generators, etc. to fit and be secured within space contracted. Vehicles must be moved to designated area after unloading.
Please enter a number from 1 to 100.
Contact Name(Required)
Street Address(Required)
Email(Required)
Be Specific.
For more information call: Mikki at (908) 718-5831 or email to: mikki@uptownlinden.com Health Dept: 908-474-8409 Police/Fire Dept: 908-474-8500

Food Distribution Event – Saturday, June 5th, 2021 @ 8am

The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing this drive up only food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 @ 8am.

Location

Event Details

  • First 1,500 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food 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.

Linden COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic – May 21st & May 27th

Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Super Health Pharmacy 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.

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

Linden Man Charged with Committing Lewd Acts in Front of Children at Public Park

Press Release – from Union County Prosecutor’s Office

  • For Immediate Release
  • May 25, 2021
  • Contact: Mark Spivey, Union County Prosecutor’s Office
  • 732-236-9849; Email

A Linden man has been arrested and criminally charged with performing lewd acts in front of children at a city park, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Linden Police Chief David Hart jointly announced Tuesday.

Paul J. Schappe, Jr., 68, is charged with second-degree sexual assault, third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact, and two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

A joint investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Unit and the Linden Police Department determined that at approximately 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, Schappe allegedly approached a juvenile under the age of 13 who was playing basketball in Clifford Lawson Memorial Park and directed comments of a sexual nature toward him while touching himself inappropriately over his clothing, according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor Bruce Holmes, who is prosecuting the case. The investigation further revealed that Schappe had been seen allegedly masturbating in the park while partially nude on at least one other occasion, when multiple children were present.

Schappe was arrested Monday evening without incident and lodged in the Union County Jail pending a first appearance and detention hearing to take place in Union County Superior Court.

Anyone with any information about this matter is being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Detective Jessica Tattoli at 908-341-5418 or Linden Police Department Detective David Nolasco at 908-474-8521.

Convictions on charges of this nature can result in sentences of 5 to 10 years in state prison.

These criminal charges are mere accusations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

To view and/or download a PDF of this press release, please click here.