Full Notification

Halloween is almost upon us and soon ghouls and goblins will be prowling our Town seeking tasty treats. Center Street will be CLOSED to vehicle traffic between Francis Street and Myrtle Street from 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

To keep our little ones safe on their travels, we recommend these Halloween safety tips:

• A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.

• If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home.

• Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.

• Likewise, if you do not wish trick or treaters to visit your home, consider turning off your porch light for the evening as a sign that you are not participating this year.

• Because pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween, remind Trick or Treaters to remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.

• If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic.

• Never cut across yards or use alleys.

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.

• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

• Don't assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn't mean others will.

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