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Message from Mayor Armstead

2021 Linden Summer Concert Series

The Linden Summer Concert Series is back starting June 1st at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade! The 2021 Linden Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Mayor Derek Armstead, Linden City Council, the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Buildings and Grounds. For more information and the updated schedule, click here.

  • Concert Start Time – 7:30pm
  • Comedy Night Thursdays – 8pm

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:

  • Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
  • Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
  • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

Your household qualifies for the Emergency Broadband Benefit if it has an income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines OR any member of the household:

  • Received approval for benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year; or
  • Qualifies for Lifeline benefits through participation in SNAP, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit;
  • Experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020 with a total household income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers;
  • Please see this link for more information.
  • To apply, click here.

Linden COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Super Health Pharmacy to provide Linden residents with both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations. Walkups permitted, but you must first fill out the consent form online by clicking here.

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

Annual Citywide Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation proudly host this year’s annual Citywide Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go, with prizes courtesy of Phillips 66.

For more information, please call 908-474-8600.

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

Missing Dog @ City Hall – Please Contact City Clerk’s Office!

At about 10:30am this morning, two heroic Linden residents saved the life of this beautiful Yorkshire Terrier when they saw him weaving in and out of traffic on Wood Avenue. They brought him to City Hall, where he is currently being taken care of by our City Clerk’s office.

Please contact the City Clerk’s office at (908) 474-8452 as soon as possible if you are the dog’s owner, or if you know how we can get in touch with the owner(s)!

I kindly request that when you see this post to please spread the word so that the dog’s owner(s) are notified. Thank you for your help!

Mayor Derek Armstead