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June 21st, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Notice

The City of Linden, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting has been scheduled for 7pm. The Meeting will be conducted virtually via Google Meet due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Official action will be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session.

Click here to join the meeting without registering.

Members of the public who may be attending are on mute until the public hearing or during the public comment portion of the meeting. If you wish to be recognized please use the raised hand icon, in the program, to identify yourself. You will then give your name and address. Failure to do so, will result in you being muted, and not recognized further. If you are registered more than once you will only be recognized to speak only  one time, under your first registration. When public comment is opened, the ability to register will be closed. The Zoning Board Agenda and all other relevant documents will be posted on the City of Linden website.

Members of the public can submit questions or comments in writing no later than 2pm on both meeting days here or by fax at (908) 474-8497. Please include your name and address in the correspondence and the subject of  the email should be “public meeting comment or question”.

Pradip Soni

Zoning Board Secretary

Click here to view and/or download a PDF of this notice, along with other meeting documents.

  • June 8, 2021

Notice RE Request for Proposals for Construction of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations & Implementation of Full-Scale Turn-Key Electric Vehicle Charing Program for the City of Linden, New Jersey

Click here to view and/or download all available documents for this RFQ, including but not limited to “Addendum No 1” dated June 4th 2021 and “Questions and Answers” dated June 4th, 2021.

The City of Linden (the “City”) is soliciting Proposals (each, a “Proposal”) in response to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) from qualified vendors for the construction and maintenance of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations on City-owned properties and rights-of-way and the implementation of a full-scale EV charging program for the City through a turn-key solution, as more fully described in the RFP. The RFP is available in hard copy for a fee of $50.00 at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 3rd floor, City Hall, 301 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. The RFP will be available at the Purchasing Agent’s office on April 30, 2021 at 1pm. and thereafter on weekdays between the hours of 9am to 4:30pm, telephone number 908-474-8444. The RFP is also available in pdf format to be sent via email for a fee of $20.00 if request for same is made by sending the request to purchasing@linden-nj.org.

Sealed Proposals must be received by Ann Marie Whelan, Purchasing Agent, at City Hall, 301 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 Planning Board Room #215, by no later than 2pm., prevailing time, on June 16, 2021. Any Proposal received after this deadline will be returned unopened to the entity.

Proposals must be made in accordance with the requirements of the RFP and must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the procurement and the name and address of the Respondent on the outside, addressed to the City. Each Respondent must submit its Proposal through five (5) hard copies, via tabbed binders, including one (1) original and four (4) copies, one (1) digital copy on a USB flash drive, and one (1) electronic copy via email to Ann Marie Whelan at purchasing@linden-nj.org, with a copy to Bhavini Doshi, Esq. at bdoshi@msbnj.com and Jerry Prevete at JPrevete@Pennoni.com.

The City reserves its right to reject all Proposals and determine that it will not award any contracts in response to the RFP, in accordance with applicable law. Proposals to this RFP are being solicited through a competitive contracting process in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. (the “LCPL”) to award a contract for “Concessions” pursuant to the LCPL at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(j).

This RFP requires Respondents, and as applicable, their subcontractors, to adhere to the requirements applicable to public works contracts such as the Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.); the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48); the Business Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44); the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations, (N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-3.7 and 3.8), the Americans With Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101), the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.) and the New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditure Reporting Act (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq.).

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Notice RE June 8th, 2021 Planning Board Meeting

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., and the Governor of New Jersey’s Executive Orders 102 and 104 regarding COVID-19 the Planning Board of the City of Linden will conduct its regular meeting at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be conducted VIRTUALLY due to the current health problems limiting personal contact and public gatherings through electronic communication equipment to facilitate public comments or questions. Registration is not required for this meeting. Members of the Public may access the meeting from their computer, tablet or smart phone by clicking on this link.

At this meeting the Board will vote on Resolutions; namely SD 757-21 – Lettini & Sons – 1114 Clark Street – SD 762-21 DP Elephant LLC – 500 E. Elm Street and hear four Applications, namely, SD 759-21 NB Home Improvements – 836-850 McCandless Place, SP 1137-21 Meridia Annex Linden, LLC – 16 S. Wood Avenue, SP  1124-20 JMV Sales Corp. Inc. – 3401 Tremley Point Road, and SP 1138-21 Panera – 1000 W. Edgar Road.

Copies of the filed Plans submitted by the Applicant and the Resolutions can be reviewed here. Copies of any exhibits that will be utilized by the Applicant at the hearing will also be made available at the aforementioned link at least two (2) days prior to the hearing.

Click here to view and/or download a PDF of the official notice.

Dorothy Kotowski

City of Linden Planning Board Secretary

Notice RE Shade Tree Commission Revised June 3, 2021 Meeting Notice for COVID-19 Due to International Health Crisis

The regular meeting of the Linden Shade Tree Commission will be held at 7pm. The meeting will be held electronically due to current health emergency, as declared by the Governor of New Jersey, limiting personal contact and public gatherings. The public may offer comment, at appropriate times by voice when the meeting is open for public comment in the program, or by submitting written comment no later than 12pm. prevailing local time, on the date of the meeting to the Commission Chairman/Secretary by email or by fax to (908) 474-8451. Please include your name and address in the correspondence and title emails “public meeting comment.” Please keep your microphone muted until the public comment portion of the meeting. Official action may be taken at this meeting. Portions of the meeting may be held in Executive Session.

Notice RE Vacancy for Omnibus Operator/Recreation Leader in the Department of Parks & Recreation

Please be advised that there is 1 (FT) vacancies for the position of Omnibus Operator/ Recreation Leader in the Department of Recreation and Senior Services at the hourly rate of $18-23.00 per hour. This position is full time for 35 hours per week. Please post this in an area available to all employees. Job description attached. At this time, this position will also be publicly advertised and open to all City of Linden residents.

Requirements:

  • Linden resident 18+ years old
  • Valid CDL with passenger endorsement
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

Anyone interested in the above-mentioned vacancy must submit an employment application which can be obtained here.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here. Once completed, all applications must be returned via email no later than 4:30pm on Monday, June 7th, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to the City Clerk’s office located at, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline of Monday, June 7th, 2021 or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Due Date: June 7th, 2021

Downloads & Links

Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.

Notice RE Linden Public Health Officer Position Available In The Board of Health

The City of Linden is seeking a Licensed Public Health Officer, to service a  growing, diverse and dynamic community. The ideal candidate should be an individual who possess exceptional skills in organization and communications. They should also be adept at integrating electronic technology into the Department, and the use of social media tools for effective public outreach. The candidate shall also be capable of  effectively overseeing the office staff.

Under the direction of the Board of Health and Governing Body of the City of Linden, the individual will recommend local public health policies and will implement, coordinate, and direct the work program of  the Linden Health Department, including the enforcement of public health rules and regulations within the municipality. They will perform related work, as required, and be responsible for the overseeing of inspections, investigations, and other measures required to enforce the provisions of  the local and state health laws. The ideal candidate will  plan and direct measures required to abate nuisances which may affect the public’s health and sanitation, and ensure that an adequate program of child health services is provided for.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Public Health or related field and a valid Health Officer’s License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here.

Once completed, all applications must be returned via email no later than 4:30pm on Friday, June 18th, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to City of Linden Personnel Officer Jessica Sheehy, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline of Friday, June 18th, 2021 or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Due Date: June 18, 2021

Downloads & Links

Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.

Notice RE City Caucus, Conference and Council Meetings on May 17th and May 18th

Please read the attached notice for information about the upcoming City Caucus, City Conference and City Council Meetings. Information about these meetings has been added to the website’s calendar events for each meeting accordingly.

Notice RE Board Of Alcoholic Beverage Control Meeting

The City of Linden ABC Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 4pm. The meeting will be conducted teleconference. Attendance will be via GoToMeeting due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Official action will be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session.

To join the meeting without registration, click here.

Members of the public can submit questions or comments in writing no later than 2:00pm on meeting day via email or by fax at (908) 474-8451. Please include your name and address in the correspondence and title the email public meeting comment or question.

The meetings of the Linden Alcoholic Beverage Control were called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was sent via email to the Local Source, The Star Ledger and the Home News Tribune. In addition, copies of this notice were posted on the bulletin board and the main entrance to City Hall.

To view and/or download a PDF of this notice, click here.

New Job Opportunity Available at the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority

Purchasing / Contract Manager – Full Time

Responsibilities include administrating the Authority’s purchasing system in conformance with the public purchasing law, reviewing bid specifications, review the performance of vendors and contractors and assist the Financial Manger and Office Manager as needed. Qualifications: experience in purchasing regulations under the N.J. Public Contracts Law, excellent writing skills and experienced computer skills (Microsoft Office). Qualified Purchasing Agent State Certification is required. Monday–Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM, benefits, salary based on experience and qualifications. EOE. Qualified applicants please email resume to the Executive Director along with completed job application which is found on the LRSA website.

Notice RE New Business Administrator Position Available

An exciting opportunity to be the first Business Administrator in the history of the community. 

The City is seeking to transition to more professional management, accountability and responsibility in governmental operations and has created for the first time the position of Business Administrator. Linden is a diverse, historic, Urban/Suburban community with strong opportunities for redevelopment and economic growth. The City has a growing population, is located 13 miles from Manhattan, and is home to the general Aviation airport and a thriving NJ Transit station.  Population is 40,499 and the municipal budget is $100 million, supporting a full range of municipal departments and services.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with committed elected officials to help shape the future of the local government and community.

Financial, communications, and interpersonal skills are key for this position. Salary and contact are negotiable. Resumes and cover memos will be accepted via email only, addressed to the Honorable Derek Armstead, Mayor, until June 7th, 2021, to rtattoli@linden-nj.gov. Applicants are welcome to include a narrative on why they believe they are the right fit for this assignment.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here.

Once completed all applications must be returned via email no later than 4:30pm on Monday, June 7th, 2021. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Due Date: June 7th, 2021

Downloads & Links

Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.