Weston Trick-or-Treating: "Use Good Judgment"

Updated 12:05 p.m.:

Town Manager Donna VanderClock has sent out a message recommending parents use their best judgment when deciding about trick-or-treating tonight in Weston:

Many residents have asked about trick or treating tonight.  With power lines and trees down in many neighborhoods, not to mention street lights not working, we recommend that parents use good judgment regarding whether or not their children should be allowed to trick or treat.

Original story: In the aftermath of the October snowstorm, Weston has been especially hard-hit, with the last estimate available from NStar saying that full power should be .

"We're doing the best we can right now," said Weston Town Manager Donna VanderClock, who noted that the , the and are all closed today due to lack of power. The high school is still open as a shelter, which will be re-evaluated as the day goes on, said VanderClock.

Town Hall is being powered by a generator and is "mostly warm," said VanderClock.

However, the phone lines are still a problem, as most aren't accepting incoming calls. 

VanderClock said there is a non-emergency police line that still works, at 781-893-4800, and 911 is still in operation for emergencies.

The town of Weston, including police, fire and DPW are working with NStar to prioritize where wires should be removed or fixed.

"Anything involving wires we can't do ourselves, we have to wait for NStar," said VanderClock.