Linden's 10th Ward Community Page

05/26/2026

Dear Neighbors,

Memorial Day is upon us, and this is a day that we honor and mourn those who have served to protect our freedoms. As a 55 yr. resident of Linden, I come from a military family that has served in the Armed Forces since WWII.

As you gather with family and friends outside to celebrate our freedom, understand that these liberties were made possible by those who sacrificed their lives.

Be mindful of the volume of music played. We have neighbors who work shifts, small children who need sleep, and others who appreciate the neighborhood's quietness for their mental health and wellness. Speaking of mental health and wellness, our Linden Police Department has a special unit known as our CIT (crisis intervention) who will listen and provide assistance to anyone who is struggling. Several Sunnyside residents have used this service. Call the non emergency number 908 474 8500 and ask for a CIT officer.

If you see a concern in the neighborhood that I may have missed in my walks, contact me. Photos do help as documentation. Residents are being held accountable. Together we have eliminated many illegal car repair shops, car lots, held landlords and renters responsible for the lack luster environment. At the last council meeting an ordinance was passed and several were introduced regarding Deerfield Terrace and parking, a specific parking concern on Rosewood Terrace, and University Terrace, and 4 way stop signs on Summit Terrace and Fernwood Terrace. I am working on addressing our sidewalks and roads that are in need of paving including the dead end portion of Verona that were affected by the recent upgrades to Al Kalla Park.

I am solution-oriented and have a deep commitment to our community. It is a privilege to earn your trust.!!!

In conclusion, thank you to the team of volunteers who made the Kids to Park Day a huge success. As I was walking, I saw they were setting up very early so we can all show up and have a great time. They are the behind scenes volunteer crew that go unnoticed and I want to let them know they are seen and that I appreciate all their efforts.

For more family events visit the Linden Library, City of Linden and Union County website for a full list of events and activities.

Fishing Derby is on Saturday, June 6, from 10am until 2pm, in honor of Butchie Scoles at McGilvery’s pond at Wilson park.

Linden Library: June 8, Double Dutch Jump Rope at 4:00. For more activities go to Linden Library website and see all of the fun free games, exercise and of course books.

Chairman Bodek and the Union County Board of Commissioners will be hosting a Touch a Truck event, Mark your calendars for Saturday June 13th Oak Ridge Park in Clark beginning at 11:00am. A fabulous hands-on educational event.

I invite everyone to the City Caucus meeting, June 15 located at 301 North Wood Avenue, Council Caucus Room, 2nd floor by the city parking garage at 6:00 sharp.

In Service
To contact me: [email protected]

--
Christine Hudak
10th Ward Councilwoman
City of Linden NJ

05/20/2026

Memorial Day Services - Linden, NJ - Monday, May 25, 2026

Residents are encouraged to attend the

Veterans Grave and Wreath Placement Ceremony.

The American Legion Post 102 will be the host post. In attendance will also be the VFW Post #1397, Marine Corp League, Catholic War Veterans, Post 91 and Vietnam Veterans of America.



Schedule is as follows:



➢ 8:30 – Assemble at Linden American Legion Post #102 @ 112 West Elizabeth Avenue – Linden for Coffee, Tea, Juice and Danish.

➢ 9:00 – All participants leave Post #102 parking lot with es**rt.

➢ 9:10 – VFW #1397, Pennsylvania Railroad Avenue, VFW Monument and All Veterans

➢ 9:20 – St Theresa Church, Catholic War Veterans Monument.

➢ 9:30 – Veterans Memorial Park, South Wood Avenue. All Veterans Monument

➢ 9:40 – Monument on Lower Road, Andy Beno Memorial Park

➢ 9:50 – Marine League Building, South Wood Avenue Martin Danowski Veterans Monument

➢ 10:00 – Melnyk Park, 11th Street, Marine Corp. League and Local Neighborhood Veterans

Monument.

➢ 10:10 - Rosedale Cemetery, Route 1, Linden, American Legion Veterans Circle

➢ 10:20 – 8th Ward Monument, Park & Grier Avenue, All Veterans Monument

➢ 10:30 – Rosehill Cemetery, Linden Avenue, VFW Veterans Circle

➢ 10:40 – Farawell Park, Zieglar Avenue, Marine Corp League and Local Neighborhood Veterans

Monument

➢ 10:55 – School #1, Curtis & Wood Avenue and Gibbons & Wood Avenue, All Veterans Monuments (2 stops)

➢ 11:10 – Wilson Park, Summit Terrace, Purple Heart and Local Neighborhood Veterans Monument

➢ 11:25 – Knosky Park, Stiles & Elm St. Marine Corp League and Local Neighborhood Monument

➢ 11:40 – Linden City Hall, North Wood Avenue, WWII, Korea & Vietnam Monuments

➢ 12:00 – Return to American Legion Post #102 on Elizabeth Avenue, American Legion Monument and All Veterans



The above time schedule could vary.

05/15/2026

Everyone keep an eye out. Dangerous for pups and kitty cats. Thanks Robert for the heads up

04/16/2026

Please stay vigilant everyone. Wayyy too close to home.

Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred last night

On Wednesday, April 15th at about 9:00 p.m. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Summit Terr on reports of a shooting. Officers arrived on scnene and were met by several people running from the area. Officers located a vehicle that was damaged in the shooting, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Detectives do not believe this was a random act of violence, and there is no specific threat to the general public at this time.

The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Det. Wojciech Dziadosz at (908) 474-1713 or via email at [email protected] or Det. Rich Isidoro at (908) 474-8556 or via email at [email protected].

As a reminder, information about this incident or any other crime can also be shared anonymously via email to [email protected].

04/07/2026

The safety and well-being of all 10th Ward residents and all Linden residents is our top priority.

There have been car vandalism incidents across our area involving broken windows and damaged vehicles, often occurring overnight.

Linden Police are actively investigating these incidents.

Safety tip:

· Remove valuables: Take key fobs, bags, car electronics, and other valuables inside, rather than leaving them in sight. Don’t send an invitation!!!
· Lock up the Car: Always LOCK your car when you are not in the vehicle and when you enter it.
· Park smart: Choose well-lit, visible, and busy areas for parking, rather than secluded spots.
· Report suspicious activity: Contact Linden police if you see suspicious individuals or behavior in your neighborhood. Linden Police Non-Emergency Number 908 474 8500. They are the highly trained professionals who serve and protect us.

The safety and well-being of all 10th Ward residents and all Linden residents are our top priority.

Spring is here! So is our Bulk Trash pick-up on April 22nd. It’s a great way to hit the reset button and clear the clutter. and do some Spring cleaning.

With the warmer weather upon us, I wanted to share some tips and reminders regarding lawn maintenance and family gatherings. This is the time of year when yard work and lawn maintenance begins. Cutting your grass is essential and will be enforced with a summons if it gets too high.

Thank you to those who maintain a well-kept lawn. Every day I walk past your yards and gardens, I am the grateful and fortunate recipient of beauty.

You see, you think you are just gardening, keeping your lawn nice by putting your hands in dirt and pulling out a w**d or two. But you are doing so much more. You are creating a place for people to stop and take a moment. Thank you for your continued kindness and for sharing the beautiful fruits of your labor with us. We truly appreciate you!!!

As you gather with family and friends outside, be mindful of the volume of music played. We have neighbors who work shifts, small children who need to sleep, and those who appreciate the quiet of the neighborhood. Thank you for being kind and respectful to others.

If you see a concern in the neighborhood, please contact me: [email protected]. Photos do help as documentation. Many have emailed me and those residents are being held accountable. Thank you for the extra set of eyes. I appreciate you!!!

If you have social media, share the information with friends. My email is [email protected]

The next City of Linden Caucus meeting is April 20th in the Caucus room on the 2nd floor of City Hall all the way down by the parking garage. 6:00pm sharp and seats are limited. This is my monthly community meeting. Every department, executive leadership, & Council member is present, and this is where you have an opportunity to hold us accountable.

In service,

Christine Hudak: 10th Ward Councilwoman

04/05/2026

Anyone in the area, please be on the lookout

03/14/2026

10th Ward Bulk Trash pick up is April 22nd. The last one, we had about 14 inches of snow slowing things down. This time should be much easier. Thanks to John Kaczor for the reminder

02/24/2026

Modified Recycling and Garbage Collection schedule for the remainder of the week.

02/22/2026

Storm Update: There has been no change in the latest forecast. Blizzard conditions, including high winds and reduced visibility, will continue through midday tomorrow. Snow accumulations of 18-24" are expected.

A State of Emergency remains in effect for our area. As a result, the following activities will be affected for Monday, February 23:

• Linden City services, including the Recycling Center and DPW Trash Drop-off site, will be closed. Non-essential employees should remain home.
• Linden Public Schools will be closed.
• Recycling collection has been postponed. A modified schedule for the week is listed below.
• Alternate side of the street parking rules are suspended on Mon. They will remain in effect for the remainder of the week.

DPW modified Schedule

District 1, 2, 3, 9, & 10
Bottles & Cans - Tues, 2/24
Garbage - Thurs 2/26

Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
Bottles & Cans - Wed 2/25
Garbage - Fri 2/27

Trash will be collected in District 8 onWed 2/25.

Thank you for your continued cooperation. Please monitor emergency alerts and follow the City of Linden, Linden Police Department, and other official government sources on social media for updates.

02/22/2026

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. 1
728 N Wood Ave

School No. 2
1700 S Wood Ave

School No. 4
1602 Dill Ave

School No. 5
1014 Bower St

School No. 6
19 E Morris Ave

School No. 8
500 W Blancke St

School No. 9
1401 Deerfield Terr

School No. 10
2801 Highland Ave

McManus Middle School
300 Edgewood Rd

Soehl Middle School
300 E Henry St

Linden High School
121 West Saint Georges Ave

Linden Academy of Excellence (old St. Elizabeth's School)
170 Hussa St

E Blancke St (CVS) parking lot

E Elm St parking lot
28 E Elm St

Knopf St parking lot
14 Knopf St

Linden Library
31 E Henry St

Linden Multi-purpose Center
1025 John St

Linden PAL Fields
Lower Rd

Linden Train Station (both sides)
2 S Wood Ave

Memorial Field
46 Lower Rd

Wheeler Park
234 W Stimpson Ave

7th ward Rec Center
2907 Tremley Point Rd

8th Ward Rec Center
2199 Bedle Pl

Sinai Christian Academy
(Old School #3)
2301 Grier Ave

Parking is available in MARKED PARKING SPACES ONLY on a first come - first served basis. VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THESE AREAS WITHIN 4 HOURS AFTER SNOW STOPS. Vehicles that are not removed in accordance with guidance will be towed at the owners expense.

This is a potentially historic storm, and your cooperation is essential to our efforts during and following the storm.

Residents are also encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts and follow the City of Linden, Linden Police Department, and other official government sources on social media to receive updates. For information about how to sign up, please visit https://linden-nj.gov/nixle-upgrade-critical-time-sensitive-information/?amp=1