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2024 Holiday House Decorating Contest Winners

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present the Holiday House Decorating Contest! Let’s light up Linden with holiday spirit!

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

All homes in Linden that had their holiday lights on from December 12 to December 20 were judged. No registration was required. Winners announced on December 28, 2024. Winning homes will be on the City of Linden website, and pictures will be shared on Linden’s Facebook and Nextdoor pages. Gift cards will be delivered to the winning homes. Homes that have won in the past two years were not be eligible. 

Click here to view the winners!

2024 Holiday House Decorating Contest Winners

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present the Holiday House Decorating Contest! Let’s light up Linden with holiday spirit!

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

All homes in Linden that had their holiday lights on from December 12 to December 20 were judged. No registration was required. Winners announced on December 28, 2024. Winning homes will be on the City of Linden website, and pictures will be shared on Linden’s Facebook and Nextdoor pages. Gift cards will be delivered to the winning homes. Homes that have won in the past two years were not be eligible. 

Enjoy the photo gallery of the winners from the Linden Wards and the video of the winner from the 7th Ward.

Deadline Extension – Rental Housing Registration Program

  • Due to technical difficulties that have caused delays in the ability of Linden residents to register for the Rental Housing Registration Program, the deadline to register has been extended from January 31, 2025 to February 28, 2025. 
  • Debido a dificultades técnicas que han causado retrasos en la capacidad de los residentes de Linden para registrarse en el Rental Housing Registration Program, la fecha limite para registrarse se extendió del 31 de enero de 2025 al 28 de febrero de 2025.

Public Notice for Request for Qualifications for Retirement Services “Mass Mutual” (Empower), and Retirement Services “Voya Financial”

Public Notice for the Request for Qualifications of Professional Service Contracts beginning January 1, 2025. Notice is hereby given that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 et seq. through a fair and open process, the City of Linden is requesting sealed submissions for Professional Service Contracts. Sealed submissions will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Jessica L. Slawinski, of the City of Linden, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10am prevailing time, in the 1st Floor Purchasing Department, City Hall, City of Linden, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 then publicly opened and read aloud for the following:

  1. Retirement Services “Mass Mutual” (Empower)
  2. Retirement Services “Voya Financial”

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, for (Position Number as Listed Above, Name of Position) and bearing the name and address of the proposer on outside; addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Jessica L. Slawinski, City of Linden, City Hall, Purchasing Department, 301 North Wood Avenue, 1st Floor, Linden, NJ 07036. 

Standardized submission requirements and selection criteria are on file and available in the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. 

Submission packages may be obtained by clicking here.

In addition to full compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq. (“Pay To Play”), individuals or firms awarded contracts under these procedures will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration of Public Contractors), 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et. seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. And N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts)

Any RFQ Addenda will be issued on the website and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A11-23(c)(1).  All interested respondents should check the website from now through RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.   

Submission by Corporations and Partnerships shall include a completed Disclosure of Ownership form (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and shall include a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit.

The City of Linden reserves the right to reject any or all submissions due to any defects of waive informalities and accept any submissions that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the City of Linden. The City of Linden shall award the contract or reject all submissions no later than 60 days from receipt of the same.

Jessica L. Slawinski, Purchasing Agent

  • To view and/or download the paper version of the RFQ Notice, click here.
  • To see all active RFP and job opportunities with the City of Linden, including those in the notice above, click here.

Public Notice for the Request for Proposals for Linden Opioid Abatement and Substance Abuse Eradication and Redirection Program – Prevention Consultants

Public Notice for the Request for Proposals for Linden Opioid Abatement and Substance Abuse Eradication and Redirection Program – Prevention Consultants, under a fair and open process. Responses to Request For Proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Linden, at Linden City Hall, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036  Purchasing Department, on Thursday, January 16, 2025 10:00 am prevailing time for the following described proposal:

  1. Linden Opioid Abatement and Substance Abuse Eradication and Redirection Program – Prevention Consultants

The RFP is on file at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, City Hall, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ, 07036, or submission packages may be obtained on the City of Linden’s website by clicking here.

RFP’s must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, and bearing the name and address of the proposer on outside; addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Jessica Slawinski, City of Linden, City Hall, 301 North Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036.

In addition to full compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq. (“Pay To Play”), individuals or firms awarded contracts under these procedures will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration of Public Contractors), 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et. seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. And N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts)

Any RFQ Addenda will be issued on the website and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A11-23(c)(1). All interested respondents should check the website from now through RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

Submission by Corporations and Partnerships shall include a completed Disclosure of Ownership form (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and shall include a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit. The City of Linden reserves the right to reject any or all submissions due to any defects of waive informalities and accept any submissions that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the City of Linden. The City of Linden shall award the contract or reject all submissions no later than 60 days from receipt of the same.

All proposers shall conform to the intention and provisions of affirmative action in Public Contracts Laws of the State of New Jersey, R.S. 10:2-1 of 7/23/75, Assembly Bill No. 2227. Proposers are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals should it be in the interest of the City to do so and to waive any informalities in the proposals.

Jessica L. Slawinski, Purchasing Agent

  • To view and/or download the paper version of the RFP Notice, click here.
  • To see all active RFP and job opportunities with the City of Linden, including those in the notice above, click here.

Public Notice for the Request for Proposals for Linden Opioid Abatement and Substance Abuse Eradication and Redirection Program – Lead Consultants

Public Notice for the Request for Proposals for Linden Opioid Abatement and Substance Abuse Eradication and Redirection Program – Lead Consultants, under a fair and open process. Responses to Request For Proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Linden, at Linden City Hall, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036  Purchasing Department, on Thursday, January 16, 2025 10:00 am prevailing time for the following described proposal:

  1. Linden Opioid Abatement and Substance Abuse Eradication and Redirection Program – Lead Consultants

The RFP is on file at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, City Hall, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ, 07036, or submission packages may be obtained on the City of Linden’s website by clicking here.

RFP’s must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, and bearing the name and address of the proposer on outside; addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Jessica Slawinski, City of Linden, City Hall, 301 North Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036.

In addition to full compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq. (“Pay To Play”), individuals or firms awarded contracts under these procedures will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration of Public Contractors), 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et. seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. And N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts)

Any RFQ Addenda will be issued on the website and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A11-23(c)(1). All interested respondents should check the website from now through RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

Submission by Corporations and Partnerships shall include a completed Disclosure of Ownership form (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and shall include a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit. The City of Linden reserves the right to reject any or all submissions due to any defects of waive informalities and accept any submissions that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the City of Linden. The City of Linden shall award the contract or reject all submissions no later than 60 days from receipt of the same.

All proposers shall conform to the intention and provisions of affirmative action in Public Contracts Laws of the State of New Jersey, R.S. 10:2-1 of 7/23/75, Assembly Bill No. 2227. Proposers are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals should it be in the interest of the City to do so and to waive any informalities in the proposals.

Jessica L. Slawinski, Purchasing Agent

  • To view and/or download the paper version of the RFP Notice, click here.
  • To see all active RFP and job opportunities with the City of Linden, including those in the notice above, click here.

8th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite Linden families to the 8th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa. Seating limited to 150 families. Register now to secure your spot!

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

  • Who: Linden residents only.
  • What: Holiday breakfast with Santa! Kids eat free through age 12. Ages 13 and over is $5. Cash or card only for payment.
  • When: Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 8am until 11:30am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Registration required. Complete the form below to secure your spot, seating limited to 150 families. Proof of Linden residency is required at event, bring your ID. Registration ends December 18, 2024. Kids eat free through age 12. Ages 13 and over is $5. Cash or card only for payment. For more information, please call 908-474-8600.

Sorry! Maximum capacity for this event has been reached.

Kids Canvas Paint!

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Kids Canvas Paint. Due to the popularity of this class, we are offering two dates per month to register your child for the class. Please choose one or the other. There are 15 slots per class and the classes fill quickly. Don’t be left out, register today!

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

  • Who: For kids ages 5 through 12.
  • What: Kids canvas paint classes. All supplies included. The painting classes are guided with the instructor showing every step. Small color copies of the painting will be handed out to the children for reference. Background music will be available to create a more creative and tranquil atmosphere for the young artists.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Due to the popularity of this class, we are offering two dates per month (please choose one or the other). Each class is from 6pm until 7:30pm.
    • January 7 and 21.
    • February 4 and 18.
    • March 4 and 18.
  • How: $15 fee per class. Registration is limited to one class per month. To view full class description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600.

2025 Indoor Soccer

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2025 Indoor Soccer Program. Register early to secure a spot on a team!

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

  • Who: Open to all children ages 6 through 12.
  • What: Indoor soccer. All participants must have their own shin guards.
  • Where: All League games are played at the Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: The League begins on Saturday, January 18, 2025
    • Start time/hours varies with team assignment.
  • How: Registration deadline is December 27, 2024. After deadline, all registrants must register at the main office. A waiting list will be established after 40 registrants. Registration fee is $56 for residents, and $66 for non-residents. The registration fee includes a one-time annual $6 insurance fee. All participants must have their own shin guards. Register online here, or register in person at the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) from 9am until 4pm, or at the Linden Multi Purpose Center (1025 John Street) from 9am until 7pm. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. No Cash. No refunds once the League begins. For more information, call (908) 474-8600. Please note: all new “First Time” participants must bring the following original documents that will be verified at registration:
    • Child’s original birth certificate.
    • Household bill showing proof of residency.
    • Diver’s License or photo ID of parent/guardian signing up their child.