TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Police Department has released a list of Halloween safety tips for residents this year.
On September 29, Mayor Maurice B. Hill and Police Chief Mitch Little announced that trick-or-treating will take place on October 31 from 2 to 8 p.m. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy had revealed earlier in the month that trick-or-treating will remain ongoing this year.
Police are asking anyone who plans to participate in trick-or-treating to wear a mask or face covering in accordance with CDC guidelines, practice social distancing, carry hand sanitizer and be respectful of those who choose not to participate.
Residents who do not want to participate are asked to turn off their front light, close their front door and/or place a sign in front of the home.
Any residents who wish to participate can leave their porch lights on for trick-or-treaters to know which houses to visit.
For more information and the full list of safety tips, visit tomsrivertownship.com.
