Official Website of the City of Linden, New Jersey

On behalf of our governing body and the residents of our City, I welcome you to the official website for Linden. Our City has a proud tradition, outstanding municipal services and one of the lowest tax rates in Union County.

If there is anyway that I can assist you or answer any of your questions, please feel free to contact my office at 908-474-8493.

Mayor Richard J. Gerbounka

Proposed City of Linden 2013 Budget
Updated 4/30/13

Linden Youth Soccer Association
Travel Soccer Tryouts

INFORMATION ABOUT TRASH COLLECTION

Every ward will have ONE LAST bulk pickup this year. Please follow your schedule for next pickup date. All bulk pickup will be temporarily suspended after July 11, 2013 due to budget constraints.

We will still collect brush on your scheduled trash day.

Our Recycling Center will be available for drop offs of electronics and metal.

Grass and leaves (while in season) will also be accepted at the Recycling Center

Your Garbage Collection Schedule will remain the same.

LINDEN HAWK RISE OPEN

Linden Youth Soccer association
Presents: Adult Comedy Night Saturday May 4, 2013 / 7:00 PM
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Linden Recreation Summer Employment positions available

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Linden Recreation 2013 Summer Day Camp Program
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2013 Summer Day Camp Program
Information for Parents & Guardians
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REMINDER:

ALL residents should be encouraged to “self report” lack of power even if they believe it is obvious to the utilities that they are out of power. This is the only way to be certain the utility companies do not miss individual outages and that all power is restored.

PSEG Outages 1-800-436-7734

The disaster distress Hotline for those who need counseling in coping with the crisis. The number to call is 1-800-985-5990 or Text: ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746 On the web, Visit: disasterdistress.samhsa.gov

The Union County Freeholders are pleased to work with the UCEDC to offer a fast track loan program for businesses impacted by Sandy. Loans in the amount of $15,000 in working capital are available and able to close in two weeks. An additional, more substantial program may also be forthcoming. Contact UCEDC at 908-527-1166 or www.ucedc.com

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FROM FEMA:

If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Sandy you may be eligible for disaster aid. You can CALL TO APPLY: 1-800-621-3362. The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. For 711 or Video Relay Service, call 1-800-621-FEMA. Smartphone at: m.fema.gov
On line at www.disasterassistance.gov

PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE WHEN YOU CALL:

Social Security Number (including your spouse’s)
Private insurance information, if available
Address and zip of the damaged property
Directions to the damage home or property
Daytime telephone number
A telephone number where you can be reached or a message can be left. An address where you can get mail. If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide the FEMA agent your bank account type (savings/checking), account number and routing number.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

All homeowners who sustained damage as a result of Hurricane Sandy might be eligible for the City’s Home Improvement or Senior Grant Programs to rehabilitate their home.

For further information please contact Development Directions at 732-382-8100.

Linden Recreation is looking for Soccer REFEREES for their upcoming indoor and outdoor season. Please contact Ed, Kushner, Sports Supervisor at 908-474-8600 for further information on refereeing youth soccer leagues.

REGISTRATION FOR FLU SHOTS IS NOW OPEN
Call the Health Department at 908-474-8409
Residents 60 years and older or those residents with a chronic illness need to pre-register for the program.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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