Halloween Update For The Township of West Orange From Mayor Robert Parisi – Patch.com

Posted on: October 20, 2020

Halloween Update from Mayor Robert Parisi

Hello…this is a message from Mayor Robert Parisi:

With Halloween approaching, the Township asks all those participating to be careful and follow this basic guidance for a successful and safe Halloween:

All trick-or-treaters should maintain social distancing and wear proper face coverings. A costume mask is not considered a suitable face covering for protection from the virus.

Only household members should trick-or-treat together, and they should maintain social distance from other trick-or-treaters.

Alcohol based hand-sanitizer should be carried and used frequently.

Candy collected during trick-or-treating should not be consumed until after hand washing. And as always, a parent or guardian should inspect all candy.

Be aware of your surroundings and all vehicular traffic, especially if walking in the street because of social distancing.

Those residents welcoming trick-or-treaters should leave a porch light on to signal participation or display the printable sign welcoming trick-or-treaters the Township has posted on the Township website and Facebook page. No residents should feel pressured to participate.

All candy should be individually packaged so that trick-or-treaters can grab and go without accessing a shared bowl.

Items can be placed on a table, steps, or the edge of the driveway.

It is recommended that you limit interaction with trick-or-treaters, wear a mask and wash hands frequently when distributing or replacing candy.

Candy should be commercially packaged and non-perishable.

All residents are reminded to use extra caution if operating a motor vehicle when trick-or-treaters are present.

This virus requires we all be more cautious but does not have to spoil the fun. Be careful…but enjoy Halloween!

Thank you.

This press release was produced by the Township of West Orange. The views expressed here are the author’s own.