Linden has hired a new city manager after almost a year of searching. Ellen Glass, 40, a Byron High School graduate who still lives in Byron, starts her job Sept. 3. “Linden is a beautiful community that has amazing potential, and it was the perfect opportunity for me to take that next step in my career and be with the city long term,” she said. She attended Lansing Community College and Central Michigan University, where she earned her degree in public administration and community development.