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Notices

New Jersey Conference of Mayors Information Bulletin

Please find below two additional Executive Orders and an addition to the existing Mandatory Facility Closure:

  • EO 107– Clarifies what is considered “non-essential” businesses.
  • EO 108 – Clarifies that Counties and Municipalities may not exceed the scope of the Governor’s Executive Orders in restricting businesses or activities.
  • Executive Order on Mandatory Facilities Closure – Add’s Libraries to the list of facilities that are to close.

Tax Department Payment Update

Please note that as of Wednesday March 18, 2020, City Hall will be closed to the public. In an effort to make this change more of an easy transition, There will be a drop off box at the Police Department for checks. Please bring an envelope clearly marked “Tax Collector”. If you do not have one, there will be some available. Please seal and place in the slot on the left of the desk marked Municipal Court. These will be picked up the next morning and processed as such. I would appreciate no cash being left, as we will be unable to present a receipt for you at the time of payment.

Online payments are accepted by clicking here.

Notice RE Tonight’s City Council Meeting

There is a regular meeting of the Linden City Council scheduled for this evening, March 17, 2020 at 7pm. That meeting will be held as scheduled. Public comment will be allowed, on Ordinances on Hearing. There will also be a public comment period at the end of the meeting. Due to the ongoing health crisis it is requested that public comments be limited to items on the agenda only. The agenda is currently posted on our website. If you have a question, or statement for public comment, and do not wish to attend the meeting, they can be emailed here. Once again they should only pertain to agenda items, and should be submitted prior to 3:30pm. Click here to read the official notice from Joe Bodek, City Clerk’s Office.

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).