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Should Trick-or-Treating be Rescheduled?

Thousands are without power in Newtown. Should trick or treating be rescheduled?

Update: Wednesdsay, 10:45 a.m.

Newtown Township Police posted the following message on Facebook regarding Halloween: "The Newtown Township Manager has confirmed that Newtown Township has never governed decisions regarding Halloween. It is up to the individual residents to decide whether to proceed with trick or treating for this evening. Please keep in mind that 3/4 of Newtown Township is still without power. The police department with still have extra patrols this evening in order to promote the safety of trick or treaters. Please be safe."

Sandy has left thousands without power in the Newtown area. With Halloween just hours away and debris littering many sidewalks, many parents say they are concerned trick-or-treating won't be safe Wednesday?

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Should trick-or-treating be rescheduled?

Newtown Township officials told Patch Monday that they don't have jurisdiction over when trick-or-treating is held. Supervisors Chair Mike Gallagher said it would be up to the parents to determine when it's safe for the children to go out.

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So will you send your kids out tomorrow? Please comment below.

If not, when do you think Newtown should have trick-or-treating?


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