LINDEN, NJ — Linden First, with support from Mayor Derek Armstead, the City Council and the Department of Economic Development, was able to attract a variety of local companies that are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill many available positions to its job fair on Friday, July 2. Approximately 24 employers interviewed area residents, 18 […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Bayway Community Advisory Panel, an organization of local community members and industry representatives, including Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery, Infineum USA LP, Linden Cogeneration Plant, Veolia North America LLC, Solutia Inc., Linden VFT LLC, PSEG and NuStar Energy LP, recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 11 local students in the municipalities of Linden, […]
LINDEN, NJ — Construction of a community solar plant has begun on what used to be the Linden landfill at 1543 Lower Road in Linden. Geared toward encouraging communities to go green, such solar farms generate power and supply clean energy to a community’s electricity grid. This one will benefit customers from Linden and adjacent […]
LINDEN, NJ — Master Chief Petty Officer Lourdie Powell, a native of Linden, joined the Navy to travel and see the world. Now, 23 years later, Powell is part of the highly respected Senior Enlisted Academy, a leadership development program for the U.S. Navy’s active and reserve senior chief and master chief petty officers. The […]
LINDEN, NJ — Naava Hess, of Linden, is part of a loving family devoted to helping others in need. Along with her husband, Rabbi Joshua Hess, they have encouraged their children — Daniel, Akiva, Esti and Dalia — to always look for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. “At one point, […]
LINDEN, NJ — Isabella Scocozza has been the cheerful public face of Soehl Middle School in Linden for years, supporting students and their families as principal for two years and as vice principal for 14 years before that. But behind the scenes, she had another role that was just as vital. Scocozza has been the […]
LINDEN, NJ — On Saturday, June 26, Mayor Derek Armstead presented the Department of Parks & Recreation first-place and runner-up medals for its spring soccer league. Pictured are the Minor, Junior and Junior Plus Division teams. For more information on recreation programs, email lindenrec@linden-nj.org, call the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8600, or visit […]
LINDEN, NJ — Last year, Linden High School held a massive graduation at the Linden Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic. The huge event spurred media coverage and honored the graduates from 2020 during a historic year. On Friday, June 18, Linden High School took to Tiger Stadium, where the community gathered in a ceremony to […]
LINDEN, NJ — Students at School No. 4 in Linden recently went back to nature on a virtual “farm” to learn how science and technology can affect the world around them. “STEM on the Farm,” on Thursday, April 29, was a family-friendly night of learning through a virtual classroom hosted by technology teacher Mitch Gorbunoff. […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden’s Department of Parks and Recreation was presented with the Agency Showcase Award for Website or Web Feature/Application at the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association’s annual awards ceremony at the Summit Family Aquatic Center in Summit. Recreation Director Ralph Dunhamn, day camp/playground coordinator Angelo Monaco, playground supervisor Branly Cadet and Joshua […]