“Hooked On Fishing – Not On Drugs” is a unique, nationally recognized program created by the Future Fisherman Foundation. In 2012, Governor Christie signed legislation establishing the statewide implementation of the HOFNOD program. The legislation provided initial funding through an appropriation of $200,000 from the state’s Drug…

On April 16, 2016 The Linden Fire Department in conjunction with The American Red Cross held a Home Fire Safety Campaign in parts of Linden’s 5th and 8th wards. The Red Cross went door to door canvassing these wards informing residents of…

At School No. 5 all students and staff believe “School No. 5 is a community of learners, where we set goals, where we have values, where we will succeed.” This is recited every morning during announcements, referenced in writing, and used as a means to…

Kindergarten students at School #2 in Mrs. Colacitti, Ms. Castanheira and Mrs. Mercedes Fernandez’s class united together to discuss diversity and take pride of their culture on February 17th. The children enjoyed listening to stories about different cultures and customs around the world and compared differences…