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Police Chief: Do Not Treat-or-Treat for Halloween

Chief says the danger is high with downed wires.

Posted by Paul Petrone (Editor), October 30, 2012 at 09:28 pm

A statement from the Town of Waterford:

"In the interest of public safety, Police Chief Murray Pendleton is encouraging all residents to refrain from trick-or-treating for Halloween Wednesday night.

With downed power lines and debris on darkened sidewalks and roadways, children will be at risk of injury."

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Paul Petrone (Editor) October 30, 2012 at 09:32 pm

I'm sure people are curious if there will be some sort of make-up event. Nothing is scheduled yet, but we will keep you informed.

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Kate Eskra Fioravanti October 30, 2012 at 10:15 pm

We always take our young children trick-or-treating when it is still light out. Surely that's OK?

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Sarah orr October 30, 2012 at 11:09 pm

My kids are going to be so bummed

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jeremy seidel October 30, 2012 at 11:52 pm

Why dont the kids put their costumes on and stay home while parents walk around delivering candy?

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Ryan Lewis October 31, 2012 at 01:02 am

This will kill my kids.

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heather wilkinson October 31, 2012 at 01:31 am

Yes the kids won't be happy. But I would rather them postpone it for another day so all will be safe.

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Wendall October 31, 2012 at 01:48 am

Is this optional ?

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Wendall October 31, 2012 at 01:55 am

Just called waterford police dept this can not be confirmed that the police chief. Even said this ! They told me to call again weds morning !

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Paul Petrone (Editor) October 31, 2012 at 02:01 am

I received this statement from the Town of Waterford and confirmed it again with the First Selectman. Perhaps they could not confirm it because the police chief won't be in again until the morning.

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Mark Westkott October 31, 2012 at 11:00 am

The town I teach in, used the school district's global connect to tell families to postpone Trick or Treating until it is safer for all. It was a quick way to communicate and get everybody on the same page.

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Haggles October 31, 2012 at 01:20 pm

I have heard it was rescheduled to Sunday. Also heard next Wednesday. Are either true?

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Marissa Cassel October 31, 2012 at 05:23 pm

I heard it was postphoned till next wedn?

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Rita Mangelinkx October 31, 2012 at 06:54 pm

I wish they'd say when we ARE supposed to go - although it might be nice to be surprised by trick or treaters on any night during the next week.

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Cathy the K November 1, 2012 at 04:14 pm

Why are we waiting for our Town Gov't to select a day - we "the people" should just do it. I suggest everyone just select a day like, Sun. Nov. 11, since the children have a holiday from school the next day - Veterans Day. Let's go for it ... join in - pass the word - Sun. Nov. 11th is Halloween in Waterford.

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Kate November 2, 2012 at 02:46 pm

Nov 11 sounds good

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