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By LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
November 30, 2024
ย ๐ป๐ธ๐ฝ๐ณ๐ด๐ฝ, ๐ฝ๐น -- During the Nov. 21 Board of Education meeting, Linden Superintendent of Schools Atiya Y. Perkins recognized four exceptional students for their outstanding performance on the spring 2024 NJSLA state assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.โThese students exemplify ...
๐ป๐ธ๐ฝ๐ณ๐ด๐ฝ, ๐ฝ๐น -- School No. 4 in Linden was placed on lockdown on November 27th after reports of suspicious activity in the surrounding area led to swift action by the Linden Police Department.The lockdown began at approximately 7:50 a.m. and was lifted by 9:15 a.m., with authorities confirming there ...
Linden, NJ-Attention All Shoppers!!!ย Mayor Derek Armstead, City of Linden, Department of Parks and Recreation, and Uptown Linden would like you to come out on Saturday, November 30, 2024, and Shop Small in Linden. Support the local businesses and merchants that need your support.ย There will be ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ โ Food insecurity is affecting nearly a million people in the state, as widespread factors including rising grocery prices continue to impact Union County individuals and families, according to a New Jersey Community FoodBank official.Feeding Americaโs latest โMap The Meal Gapโ ...
LINDEN, NJ - A Linden woman was charged with falsifying tax returns and defrauding COVID-19 relief programs for small businesses, Union County prosecutors announced on Monday.ย 53-year-old Anne Bonilla is facing federal charges.ย Bonilla, a tax preparer at Anne Accounting Services Inc., is accused of ...
ELIZABETH, NJ -ย The City of Linden is embracing the Thanksgiving spirit through sports.ย The City of Elizabeth Recreation Department announced they are holding a girls' basketball tournament on Saturday at the Fred Erxleben Recreation Center to give thanks for the passion, dedication, and teamwork ...
LINDEN, NJ - Winter Sports are returning to the fold for Linden schools.ย Linden Athletics announced tryout dates for several winter sports including:ย Boys Varsity Basketball: November 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the PALSwimming: November 25. There will be a 3 p.m. from Linden High School to Rahway ...
TRENTON, NJ โ Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.โThis beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable atย this time of year,โ ...
LINDEN, NJ - The City of Linden invites residents to shop small businesses this Saturday.The City of Linden advises residents to look for special discounts in the downtown area.ย For more information, you may contact the City of Linden atย 908-474-8452.ย
TRENTON, NJ โ With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as โlowโ on its ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services invite residents with disabilities and special needs and their loved ones to its Skating with Santa event.ย The event will be on December 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle. Warm ...
LINDEN, NJ - From now until December 7, Linden Public Library is offering a free math program for students in grades K through 3.ย Classes are held on Saturdays at the Bernice Bedrick Room from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and are taught by trained high school students.ย The Linden Public Library says the ...
LINDEN, NJ - The City of Linden invites residents of all ages to its 2024 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of Linden City Hall, located at 301 North Wood Avenue.ย The event includes live entertainment, holiday music, refreshments, and Santa. Hot chocolate and pretzels will be served.ย Horse ...
LINDEN, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead and the City of Linden Department of Parks and Recreation will offer residents hot meals this Thanksgiving.ย Residents of Linden can stop by the Linden Multi Purpose Center on 1025 John Street on November 23 at 1 p.m. The City of Linden says meals are first come, ...
CAMDEN, NJ - New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory conservation notice for customers across the state. The notice follows a drought warning issued on Wednesday by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which asked New Jersey residents to limit use.โWe are dedicated to ...
LINDEN, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the Linden Public Library, is holding a mobile flu clinic in Linden on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.ย The event will be held at the Linden Public Library at 31 E Henry Street. Regular and senior doses are available. Shots ...
TRENTON, NJ โ New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
Linden, NJ - Easkon Walker, 44, of Elizabeth is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, and other charges. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Linden Police Department.ย On Friday, November 8,2024, at approximately 6:10p.m. Linden Police Officers ...
Linden, NJ - ย Union County Commissioner Joseph Bodek was proud to present Linden Mayor Derek Armstead with a $60,000 check from the 2024 Kids Recreation Grant and a $8,000 check from the 2024 Greening Union County Grant!ย These grants are funded through the Union County Open Space Trust Fund, the ...
LINDEN, NJ -- On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, McManus Middle School students came together to show their gratitude for our veterans!ย During lunch, students created heartfelt cards at a special table set up outside the cafeteria. These messages of appreciation were then delivered to the Veterans Home in ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken PATH station will be closed for 25 days starting from January 30th 2025 until February 25th to facilitate critical safety repairs and improvements across several elements of the system.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the plan on Thursday as part of ...
๐ป๐ธ๐ฝ๐ณ๐ด๐ฝ, ๐ฝ๐น -- ๐๐โ๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ ๐ค๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ช๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฅ ๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐๐ก๐โ๐จ ๐ก๐๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฎ.ย ๐ ๐ค๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ผ๐ก๐ฉ๐ค๐๐๐ก๐ก๐, ๐๐ช๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ซ๐๐จ๐ค๐ง ๐ค๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ, ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐ค๐ง๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ก๐ช๐๐๐ก๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ...
ย ๐ป๐ธ๐ฝ๐ณ๐ด๐ฝ , ๐ฝ๐น -- We're continuing to shape the future of Linden Public Schools, and we need YOU to be part of this critical Strategic Planning process! Your voice matters in creating a strong, vibrant plan for our district's future. ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐๐๐ญ๐: ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Veteranโs Council will be honoring our Veterans ย on Monday, November 11, 2024. The American Legion Post 102 will be the host post. Also participating will be the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 1397, Marine Corp League, Vietnam Veterans of America.ย All residents are ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ โย Incumbent Democrats retained their decades-long hold over the Union County Commissioner Board on Tuesday.Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Alexander Mirabella and James Baker were re-elected to serve three-year terms, beating out Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary OโConnor and ...
Linden, NJ -The unofficial results are in for the November5th Election. Please see the results below for the contested races in town for the Municipal Council. Also, see the resultsย for the Linden Board of Education race for 3 seats.The Linden City Council Resultsย 1st WardLisa Ann Ormon(D) ...
LINDEN, NJ -- A bright, crisp autumn morning provided the perfect backdrop for a joyous ribbon-cutting ceremony at School No. 8, where students, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate the districtโs third new playground of the school year.Vibrant in orange and gray, the rocket-themed ...
๐ป๐ธ๐ฝ๐ณ๐ด๐ฝ, ๐ฝ๐น -- Our Before/After School Program students celebrated Halloween by diving into a hands-on sensory experience with pumpkins!Under the guidance of Program Supervisor Frances Czylek, students have to explore the wonders of nature using all five senses. From carving and feeling the squishy ...
ย Linden, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, along with the Mayorโs Office of Constituent Services, is hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway to support 200 families in Linden who could use a little extra help this holiday season.To register for the 2024 Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, please complete the form at ...
Linden, NJ - As you head out this evening to do some trick or treating, please see some safety tips from the Linden Police and Fire Department!!!Be Safe!ย