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General Notices

Note from the Mayor

Dear Linden Residents:

We know you are concerned about the coronavirus (COVID-19). As your Mayor, I want you to know that your safety is our top priority. We should also emphasize that while the coronavirus is concerning, the overall risk to the general public remains low.

The city of Linden has no confirmed cases of coronavirus. There is one known case in Union County and that person has been quarantined in a hospital. There were 6 new cases in NJ none of which are in our county. 80 NJ residents have been tested and 23 have been confirmed to have the virus.

For the safety of our residents, I have met with City Department heads, Police and Fire Departments, and the Linden School District leaders to make sure protocols for all are in place. To date, the following have been put in place:

  • City Hall will continue to be cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis, putting importance on those common areas where our residents and visitors interact,
  • The City will cancel events on a case by case basis,
  • Police and Fire have protocols in place to protect their employees and the residents that they serve,
  • The School District will need authorization from the Local Health Department to close schools,
  • The School District has sent out emails to parents regarding the special training & deep cleaning process that has been implemented,
  • Our School District already has protocols in place for the safety of the students and employees, and should they have to close they have procedures in place for distant learning, and also protocols for the students who are on free and reduced lunch,
  • PAL has suspended Basketball for the season.

We are monitoring this situation and every day I am on a conference call with the County Manager, who speaks with the Governor, his staff and the State Dept of Health prior to the conference call with the county Mayors. Should anything new arise I will be sure to update you. Please don’t hesitate, should you have questions or concerns to call our Linden Department of Health at 908-474-8420. You can also call NJ Department of Health hotline at 1-800-222-1222 to ask questions about the Novel Coronavirus.

You can also get up to date information on the New Jersey Department of Health and the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention websites.

Please remember the Coronavirus spreads through contact with respiratory droplets caused by coughing and sneezing. You should be using the same prevention methods as you would to avoid a common cold or the flu. The best ways to protect yourself include:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
  • Try to avoid touching your face.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home from school or work when you are sick.

Because it is still cold and flu season, doctors’ offices and urgent care centers continue to see a significant number of patients with symptoms like fever, cough and body aches. Right now, if you’re feeling ill, it is still much more likely to be a cold or the flu rather than the coronavirus. As with the flu, most people who get coronavirus only experience mild viral symptoms such as fever, cough, muscle pain or weakness, and fatigue, and will experience a complete recovery.

The Centers for Disease Control says those infected with the virus may experience fever, cough, and shortness of breath within two to 14 days of exposure. Residents who are concerned they’ve contracted the virus, should self-quarantine and immediately call their family physician, should your doctor not be able to be reached please call the NJ Coronavirus hotline at 1-800-222-1222.

Mayor Derek Armstead

What you need to know about coronoavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Given the rise of the Coronavirus [COVID 19] as a global health concern, we want to assure the community that our office is working closely with the Health Department, to ensure that residents are educated and prepared for the evolving situation. The following is a fact sheet with up-to-date information regarding this developing concern.

The New Jersey Department of Health hotline 1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253 (if using out-of-state phone line) is for the public to ask questions about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

We would also like to remind all members of our community, there are everyday preventive actions that can be taken to help limit the spread of respiratory viruses; including the Coronavirus and flu.

Common measures the CDC recommends for the general public include:Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. (Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, if soap and water is not available).

Free Screening & Immunization Programs

Seasonal Flu Shots

Register for a Seasonal Flu Shot by calling the Linden Board of Health. You need to register annually for this program. Linden Residents, 60 years and older, or those with chronic illnesses are eligible to receive a flu shot.

Health Screening Programs

Diabetic Screening programs, colo-rectal screening and various other screenings are held throughout the year. Please visit this site for important announcements.

Colo-Rectal Cancer Screening

Screening is recommended for those 50 and older. Free colo-rectal screening is available by utilizing the “FIT” test kit. Complete simple instructions and a mailer are included with this kit. Give us a call to obtain a kit.

Well Baby Clinics

The Linden Health Department offers free childhood immunizations for infants from newborn to age 5 years. Contact the Public Health Nurses at (908) 474-8420 for more information and/or to schedule an appointment.

Rabies Immunization Program

There are various times of years that free anti-rabies vaccinations are offered. Please watch the website News column on the home page for announcements. As a reminder for when your dog needs to be vaccinated, view information below.

2019 Annual Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program

The Linden Health Department is currently registering Linden residents for their Annual Seasonal Influenza Immunization program. While no definite clinic dates have been set, you should register to receive a “flu shot” by calling the Linden Board of Health Office at (908) 474-8409. Once registered, you will be notified of the seasonal flu clinic time and date. All  Linden residents age 60 and older and all Linden residents with chronic illnesses are encouraged to be vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza. Linden residents should call the Health Department at (908) 474-8409 between 10am and 4pm to register for a flu shot.

Right of Way Notice

The Linden Shade Tree Commission is responsible for the regulating, planting, care and control of the shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon and in the highways and parks of the City. By State Law, the Commission has the “full and exclusive control of the trees in this area and the ground surrounding tree”.

Residents are reminded that the space between the curb/edge of pavement and sidewalk is the City Right of Way. The Right of Way actually extends in at least a few feet inside the sidewalk. In areas with no sidewalks, the Right of Way can extend to 14 feet or more. If you are not sure where the Right of Way begins, the Engineering Department can provide that information. Residents and Tenants are reminded it is unlawful to perform certain acts within the Right of Way and reminded of the following:

  • It unlawful to attach any lights, decorations, signs, wires, birdhouses, etc. to any City Tree or place them within the City Right of Way.
  • Residents may prune sucker growth at the base of trees, being careful not to damage the trunk. If you are not sure of the proper method, contact the Commission and they will instruct you.
  • Do not place excessive mulch around trees. Any mulch should be 1-2 inches maximum in depth and kept at least 6” away from the trunk and root flare of the trees. DO NOT place any planters, edging, bricks, pavers etc. around the tree or within the Right of Way. Avoid dyed mulches. Avoid Bark mulches as they repel water.
  • DO NOT plant any shrubs or trees within the Right of Way.
  • Within the confines of your property, any trees planted at intersecting streets must be of a variety that is below 3 feet in height at mature sized (including any ground elevation height) in the triangle measured horizontally 25 feet from each curb or edge of pavement.
  • It is UNLAWFUL to prune any City Tree whether pruned by the owner or any contractor. The exception of sucker growth is mentioned above.
  • It is UNLAWFUL to place stones, pavers or hardscape within the City Right of Way around trees. Be reminded that a permit is required for any work on sidewalks and/or driveways. There is also a limit to the amount of impervious cover allowed on each lot on the private property side of the Right of Way.

Please view the full document for more information.

Soccer Tournament Timetable

A knockout tournament or elimination tournament is divided into successive rounds; each competitor plays in at least one fixture per round. The top-ranked competitors in each fixture progress to the next round. As rounds progress, the number of competitors and fixtures decreases. The final round, usually known as the final or cup final, consists of just one fixture; the winner of which is the overall champion.

In a single-elimination tournament, only the top-ranked competitors in a fixture progress; in 2-competitor games, only the winner progresses. All other competitors are eliminated. This ensures a winner is decided with the minimum number of fixtures. However, most competitors will be eliminated after relatively few matches; a single bad or unlucky performance can nullify many preceding excellent ones.

A double-elimination tournament may be used in 2-competitor games to allow each competitor a single loss without being eliminated from the tournament. All losers from the main bracket enter a losers’ bracket, the winner of which plays off against the main bracket’s winner.

Annual Marathon Registration

The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres (26 miles and 385 yards), usually run as a road race. The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens.

The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896, though the distance did not become standardized until 1921. More than 500 marathons are held throughout the world each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational athletes as larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants.