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Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) Program – Public Events

Several community and local governments are hosting free events to help you participate in the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program. Apply today for up to $1500 in property tax relief.

Click here to view the ANCHOR program public events schedule. Bring your government issued photo ID to the event.

Division of Taxation staff will be present at these events to:

Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) – Historic Property Tax Relief

The ANCHOR program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019, and met the income limits. Apply today for up to $1500 in property tax relief.

  • For more information, or to apply click here or call (877) 568-2972.
  • The deadline for filing your ANCHOR benefit application is February 28, 2023.

Annual Celebration of the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee, and Senior Pastor Therman E. Evans, MD, PhD. of Morning Star Community Christian Center invite you to attend the annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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

  • What: Annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring speaker Dr. Leo Blackshear of Morning Star Community Christian Center. Masks are mandatory.
  • Where: Morning Star Community Christian Center, which is located at 1009 Chandler Avenue.
  • When: Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11am.
  • How: Masks mandatory. The in-person event will also stream live on Facebook and YouTube.

Annual Coat Drive

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Kayode Mckinnon Soccer Academy proudly host the annual Coat Drive. Give back to those in need!

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

  • What: Annual Coat Drive. Free coats and winter accessories will be available for all families in the surrounding community.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street, Linden, NJ 07036.
  • When: Wednesday, December 28 from 9am until 12pm.
  • How: For more information, please contact the Mayor’s office at (908) 474-8493.

Community Wide Garage Sale to be Held in 3rd & 8th Wards – All Fees Waived

The City of Linden is hosting a community-wide garage sale in the 3rd and 8th Wards on October 1, 2022.

  • The City of Linden is waiving fees for permits for this community-wide garage sale.
  • The 3rd and 8th Ward garage sale shall not impact a resident’s right to conduct up to two garage sales in a year.
  • Chapter 4-3.6 shall still apply, limiting one singled faced sign containing not more than four square feet in total area to be placed upon the premises where the sale is being conducted, and further prohibiting any other signs and either public or private property.

To view and/or download a copy of the full resolution, click here.

Community Wide Garage Sale to be Held in 9th & 10th Wards – All Fees Waived

The City of Linden is hosting a community-wide garage sale in the 9th and 10th Wards on October 15, 2022 and October 16, 2022.

  • The City of Linden is waiving fees for permits for this community-wide garage sale.
  • The 9th and 10th Ward garage sale shall not impact a resident’s right to conduct up to two garage sales in a year.
  • Chapter 4-3.6 shall still apply, limiting one singled faced sign containing not more than four square feet in total area to be placed upon the premises where the sale is being conducted, and further prohibiting any other signs and either public or private property.

To view and/or download a copy of the full resolution, click here.

Help Rebuild the Linden VFW

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, NJDEMS Veterans Caucus, Union County Democratic Committee and VET4U invite you to attend the fundraiser to help rebuild the Linden Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

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

  • What: Fundraiser to help rebuild the Linden VFW featuring live music, raffles, doors prizes and more.
  • Where: Central Park NJ, which is located at 2401 North Wood Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203.
  • When: Monday, September 12th from 6:30pm until 8:30pm.
  • How: Suggested minimum donation: $35 general public, $10 Linden VFW member. Admission includes food, entertainment and one (1) drink ticket. All donations payable to: Linden VFW. To register and for more information, click here.

The City of Linden 2022 Polish Festival!

Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union present the 3rd annual City of Linden 2022 Polish Festival. Bringing the Polish community together for one big event!

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

  • Who: Fun for all ages!
  • What: Polish festival with authentic Polish food, a beer and wine tent, Polish vendors, Polish Living History, live Polish music & DJ, and children’s activities.
  • Where: In front of Linden City Hall (301 North Wood Avenue) and the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade (400 North Wood Avenue).
  • When: Saturday, September 17th from 1pm until 9pm. Rain date is Sunday, September 18th.
  • How: Free event. For more information, contact Council president Michele Yamakaitis at (908) 494-0880 or Danuta Lisowska at (908) 601-8598.