Halloween is Here. Be Safe and Stay Healthy!

Date Posted: Monday, October 18th, 2021

The Town of Townsend wants everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween.  Halloween is celebrated on Sunday, October 31st.  Per Town Council, for the safety of all, trick or treating will be held between the hours of 6 pm and 8 pm for all those wishing to participate.  All trick-or-treaters in costume should be off of the streets by 9 p.m. 

This year, trick-or-treating will be held based on each individual resident’s/family’s preference.

If you would like to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, turn on your porch light. Those wishing not to participate, turn off your porch light.

Please treat your neighbors with respect and remember safety rules by following these general Halloween guidelines:

  • Only visit houses whose porch/front lights are on. 
  • Wear reflectors, reflective clothing and carry a flashlight for safety.
  • Wear cotton masks, maintain social distancing and wash hands frequently.   
  • Provide treats without direct contact; interact while maintaining proper social distancing.
  • If driving, please drive slower and be attentive to increased foot traffic. 
  • Be respectful of Halloween displays and yards. 

In light of Covid-19 please make the best judgement for you and your family while participating safely in this year’s activities. Please refer to the CDC guidance regarding staying safe with indoor and outdoor gatherings:

Stay Safe While Doing Indoor and Outdoor Activities with Others

  • If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, find a vaccine.
  • If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older, you should wear a mask in indoor public places.
  • In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings. In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated.
  • People who have a condition or are taking medications that weaken their immune system may not be fully protected even if they are fully vaccinated. They should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people, including wearing a well-fitted mask, until advised otherwise by their healthcare provider.
  • If you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.

Enjoy, be safe, and stay healthy!

Mayor and Council

Town of Townsend