Derek Armstead was officially sworn in last night making history as the first African African mayor in the City of Linden.
The ceremony began at 7 p.m.at the City Hall, located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
Numerous residents attended the historical ceremony as they watch the mayor and the newly-elected city council members be sworn in for their respective four-year terms.
Among the newly elected was Council President Jorge Alvarez, who also made history in Linden, as he became the first Hispanic Council President.
After the inauguration, a celebration followed at Nuno's Pavilion on Roselle Street in Linden.