The latest Covid-19 update from Mayor Armstead
1. As of today Linden still only has 1 case of the Covid-19 virus.
2. The Linden City Hall will be closed to the Public starting March 18th. However should you need to contact an office please call my office at 908-474-8493 so you can be directed to the proper department.
3. The Linden Municipal Court is closed but you can reach them by calling 908-474-8423.
4. The Linden Welfare Office at 605 S. Wood Avenue is not open to the public but you can call our Social Worker at 908-474-8620.
5. The Linden Public Library is closed.
6. The Linden Multi-Purpose Center is closed.
7. The Linden PAL is Closed.
8. The John T. Gregorio Recreation Center will only be open tomorrow to the Seniors who receive meals on wheels and then it will be closed to the Public. Those seniors that receive Meals on Wheels will get at home delivery service.
9. Should any of our seniors become shut-in do to this outbreak please call the Mayor’s office so we can have you get a hot lunch delivered to your home. 908-474-8493.
10. Restaurants, Bars, Theaters and Gyms will be closing at 8pm today 3/16/2020 and will remain closed until further notice. Any eatery, should they choose, can stay open ONLY for Take Out or Delivery Service.
11. The Governor has asked all residents to please stay home between the hours of 8pm and 5am.
12. Please note that the County has closed their offices to the public and all non-essential employees will not be reporting to work. Should you need any service all county business will be done by appointment only.
13. If the company or business you work for should shut down you can apply for unemployment online, if you are eligible. The website is https://myunemployment.nj.gov/before/about/howtoapply/applyonline.shtml.
14. If you have any questions concerning the Coronavirus please don’t hesitate to call the Linden Board of Health Office at 908-474-8420 or the Coronavirus Emergency Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
Address/Location
Linden Police Department, NJ
301 N Wood Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-474-8500
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