Community Happenings
By JAYDIN MERCEUS
May 5, 2026
LINDEN, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Linden Public Schools, and the New Jersey–Haiti Partners of the Americas, have announced several events to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month this month. The month-long celebration will highlight Haitian ...
Linden, NJ— Linden resident Rose Werner turned 100 years old on April 28, 2026. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 28, 1926. She marked this milestone surrounded by her family, friends, and neighbors. She and her late husband, Bill Werner, were married for 50 years and raised four children, ...
LINDEN, NJ — The City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite the community of Linden and families to enjoy a day of outdoor fun at the annual Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The free community event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wilson Park, ...
Linden, NJ — Come out and support a worthy cause!The Mayor's Youth Commission Scholarship Committee Annual Color Run will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Tiger Stadium. Registration opens at 8:30 am and the race will begin at 10 am. All proceeds will go towards Scholarships and Project ...
Linden, NJ - Batter up Linden! Registration is officially OPEN for the PAL Baseball Little League! We are looking for players ages 11–13 to hit the diamond this season. ACT FAST: The first 25 players to register are FREE! Spots are limited, so secure your place today!Age Group: 11–13 years ...
Linden, NJ -Linden Police Department has partnered with Walmart to dispose of your expired or unused prescription medications as part of National Drug Take-Back Day on April 25, 2026. Safely disposing of unnecessary medications in the home is a safe and effective way to prevent prescription drug ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Library continues to support early education through its One In Math program, a free math initiative for students in kindergarten through third grade.The One in Math program was started at the library about 3 years ago by Shaan Barai, Session Leader, and his mother, ...
LINDEN, NJ – Essence “Essie” Myrick, a Linden resident and children's author, has released her debut picture book, “Syiah and Supreme Go to the Park” on April 9th, 2026. Myrick is a children's book author and an inclusion advocate. The upcoming release is inspired by her personal lived parenting ...
Linden, NJ - Last April, nearly 7,000 drivers were ticketed for cellphone use. This year, we've joined with the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety to increase distracted driving enforcement for the national #putthephoneawayorpay campaign to prevent crashes and tragedies. "Put the Phone Away or ...
LINDEN, NJ – Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation announce the 2026 Mother’s Day Celebration. The event will be in collaboration with the Morning Star Community Christian Center. Scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12pm to 3pm. It ...
LINDEN, NJ – Mayor Armstead, the City of Linden, and the City of Linden hosted the 2026Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the kids, and it was a time of excitement and fun. Families gatheredfor a joyful day at Wilson Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026.The event brought together the community for a time of ...
LINDEN, NJ – Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation have announced the Linden Recreational League registration is now open. The basketball league is open to all high school students between the ages of 14 and 18. The program will be a well-structured and ...
Get ready, Linden! This Saturday, March 28th, Mayor Derek Armstead and the Easter Bunny are bringing the celebration to your neighborhood.- Kickoff: 11:00 AM at City Hall- Route Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM- Mission: Delivering smiles and candy to every Ward!Be sure to step outside when you see us ...
LINDEN, NJ – Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Linden Health Department are pleased to announce that free Rabies Vaccination Clinics will be available. The city also offers new and renewal pet licensing services. Per the city, all dogs in Linden must be licensed, and anyone who is ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for March. Programs marked with a * require registration. All Ages: 4/14 at 6:30 pm, Special Movie Presentation: Free for All: The Public Library4/22 at 6:30 pm Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn Concert4/23, Project ...
LINDEN, NJ – The City of Linden and Parks and Recreation have announced that applications are being accepted for the Summer of 2026 seasonal employment opportunities. These positions offer individuals a chance to work with children in a fun and active environment for the duration ...
Linden, NJ — The Friends of Linden Library are proud to announce a Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7pm-10 pm. The event will be held at Linden Public Library, 31 E. Henry Street, Linden, NJ 07036.Tickets are available now. To secure your tickets, email friends@lindenpl.org, ...
MEETING NOTICEA Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00PM, at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ."The Board reserves the right to go into executive session during this meeting." Webex Join ...
Linden, NJ — This Week's Happenings at #lindenpubliclibrary | 3/16-3/21Mon, 3/16: ** Children's Craft Club @ 4 PMMon, 3/16: ** St. Patrick's Day Slime Program @ 4 PMTues, 3/17: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 3/17: Movie: The English Teacher @ 1 PMWed, 3/18: Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 3/18: Terrific ...
LINDEN, NJ – Linden Fire Department is offering local middle school students opportunities to learn more about firefighting and emergency services. Registration opens on March18,2026 for the 2026 Junior Fire Academy. The program is open to students in Linden who are either graduating from 7th or ...
LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department is offering local middle schoolers to apply for their 2026 Youth Police Academy, a summer program that lasts for a week. The program is designed to introduce and enlighten students to a career in law enforcement. It is open to students in Linden who are ...
Linden, NJ - It's time to get ready for the annual shift to Daylight Savings time! Daylight Savings time starts at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8th. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour, giving us a chance to enjoy longer daylight hours.The purpose of Daylight Savings time is to make better use ...
Linden, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden, and The City of Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee will be hosting their Annual Women's High Tea Women’s History Month Celebration on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, located at 330 Helen St. from 12pm.
Board President's Office HoursWednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:30 PMThe Linden Board of Education invites you to 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, for 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 — an open, welcoming opportunity to connect, share your thoughts, and help shape our district’s educational journey.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: ...
LINDEN, NJ – Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation have announced an upcoming Cornucopia Senior Lunch Cruise on May 20, 2026, from 12 pm-3 pm.The event will offer beautiful views, great dining, and a sailing experience for seniors. All participants of ...
Dear Linden Families,Due to the inclement weather conditions, all Linden Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delayed opening on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.See the attached table with the start times for each school.• Buses will operate two hours from the original pick-up time.• There is no before ...
The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of Adult Programs for March 2026 3/ 12 at 6:30 pm, De-Stress Fest Come join us for a relaxing evening with coloring, music, puzzles, games, snacks, and more! 3/ 19 at 6:30 pm, Adult Craft Club: Memo Board Join us to create your own ...
Linden, NJ – Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks and Recreation will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The rain date is March 29th. The event will be held at Wilson Park located at 1100 Summit Terrace, ensuring a fun-filled day for ...
Linden, NJ - Mayor Armstead, in cooperation with Linden Public Schools, will open municipal and school parking lots to help in this effort. Beginning at 12pm today, residents may park their vehicles in the following locations free of charge:School No. 1728 N Wood AveSchool No. 21700 S Wood ...
This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary Mon, 2/23: ** #roblox Dress to Impress Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 2/24: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 2/24: Movie: What Men Want (R, 1h57m) @ 1 PMWed, 2/25: Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 2/25: Terrific Toddlers @ 10:30 AMWed, 2/25: ** Children's Chess Club @ 4 PMThurs, ...