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Newtown Borough Postpones Halloween

Borough Police are asking residents to trick-or-treat Wednesday, Nov. 7 instead.

Due to widespread power outages, Newtown Borough Police are asking residents not to trick-or-treat tonight.

Borough police confirmed that they are asking residents to instead trick-or-treat next Wednesday, Nov. 7. The shift was made to protect the safety of children, officials confirmed.

Newtown Township has not yet weighed in on trick-or-treating, which has created frustration from many parents in that municipality. 

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Update: Wednesday, 1:15 p.m. -- Newtown Twp is also postponing trick-or-treating.


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