Trick or Treat

Franklin Borough will conduct trick or treat for borough children, age 12 years and under, on Saturday October 31, 2009 from 6:00-7:30 pm.  The event will officially begin and conclude with the sounding of the firehouse siren. We encourage residents who intend to hand out treats to identify themselves by turning on their porch lights. As always, the fire-rescue department, police department, and ambulance service will be patrolling the streets, however, we encourage residents to assist in looking after the children.

Here are some safety tips to remember:

• Store bought treats ONLY! No fruit, homemade cookies, or homemade candies are to be handed out.
• Parents should inspect treat bags afterward and discard any item that is not store bought. Suspicious items should be brought to the attention of the police or fire department.
• Children should trick or treat in groups. An adult should escort younger children.
• Children should stay away from low traffic area and back streets if walking alone.
• Costumes should allow easy movement, be bright colored (to stand out for traffic), and not create walking hazards.
• Be aware of traffic. Do not assume they see you.
• Flashlights will certainly come in handy.

For additional safety tips, visit www.trickortreatsafety.com, www.halloween-safety.com/halloween_safety_treats.html, or www.halloween-website.com/safety.htm.