Newton Trick-Or-Treating Still On Thursday, Despite Weather

NEWTON, MA — Each year on all Hallow's Eve ghosts, goblins, dinosaurs, robots and princesses take over Newton and promise to be good if only they're paid off with some sweet stuff. But where's the best spot to go? And will the city move Halloween to Friday, instead?

The weather first: Mary Poppins and that Morton Salt girl costume or hey Christopher Robin in his yellow rain coat are starting to look pretty good about now: The forecast for this Thursday is a wet one, featuring "widespread rain and potential for strong winds," according to the National Weather Service.

Unlike winter storms and the question of school snow days, there's no one at City Hall who makes a call about Halloween, when the weather is bad.

"We’re watching the weather along with everyone else and are disappointed that the forecast is less than stellar," said Dana Hanson of the mayor's office. "We hope that folks will still enjoy their festivities and stay safe and dry in the elements. "

Hanson pointed out that the weather is likely to be a bit more dry for the Pumpkin Smash recycle dispose of your pumpkin event at City Hall at 11 a. m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday after Halloween. Benevolent folks can also donate leftover Halloween candy to Treats for Troops as a way to help deployed service members feel connected to home.

As for what streets are the streets to head to this Halloween? Try Prince Street. It's been known to be a street that even has music and no dearth of candy.

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Police recommend folks wear reflective costumes and don't wear costumes that obstruct their vision. Police say drivers should stay extra alert beginning around 5 p.m. and trick-or-treaters should stay on the sidewalks and cross the streets at cross walks.

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