Community Corner
Halloween Trick-or-Treating is Still on in Stoughton
As of now, there have been no announcements from the town to discourage Halloween trick-or-treating, which traditionally takes place the evening of Oct. 31.
Good news for Stoughton trick-or-treaters: Halloween is still on in Stoughton.
With Sandy's timing, there were questions as to how the storm would impact Halloween; as of now, heading into the Oct. 31 holiday, it appears as if it has not.
Stoughton Police Executive Officer Robert Devine said the town has not issued any announcements discouraging trick-or-treating at this time.
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According to the hourly weather forecast on the Weather Channel website, the temperature the evening of Oct. 31 should be in the low to mid 50s, with a slight chance of showers during trick-or-treating hours.
Most of the town (about 95 percent) has power after Monday's storm.
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Devine reminded parents to stay with their kids when trick-or-treating; to stay in well-lit areas; to carry lights; to stay away from any downed wires that might still be down, or downed tree branches and limbs; and to make sure you can breathe when wearing masks.
He also cautioned drivers to slow down and be alert as trick-or-treaters are out and about.
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