Poll results: CT residents say they won’t be giving out …
In a very informal poll that garnered 742 votes, we asked Hearst Connecticut readers whether they plan to hand out candy as usual this Halloween, leave a bowl of candy outside or not participate …
‘Halloween cannot be canceled by the government …
The specter of COVID-19 hanging over Halloween is not scaring some Connecticut residents, who say they’ll send their children trick-or-treating and hand out candy on Saturday night — with …
Connecticut has 19 communities with ‘red alert’ virus …
Given that Hartford is a “red zone” community, with more than 15 cases per 100,000 people, Lamont said that reluctantly he will not be giving out candy on Halloween to trick-or-treaters from the …
‘Risky proposition’: Should Halloween happen during COVID …
A pandemic won’t stop the Ganino family from handing out candy on Halloween. Mike Ganino said he and his family plan to take precautions, but want the holiday to move forward, despite continuing concerns about COVID-19. “My family looks forward to lighting up our front porch and handing out candy on Oct. 31,” the Monroe resident said.
Connecticut has 19 communities with ‘red alert’ virus …
In other coronavirus-related news in Connecticut: ___ HALLOWEEN TRADITION CANCELED. Given that Hartford is a “red zone” community, with more than 15 cases per 100,000 people, Lamont said that reluctantly he will not be giving out candy on Halloween to trick-or-treaters from the executive residence, which is in the capital city.. It has been a longstanding tradition for governors to hand …
Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt …
The results suggest that message is only partially getting through. Respondents with children who went door to door for Halloween last year were closely divided on whether to let them go trick-or-treating again this year, with 52 per cent saying they won’t and 48 per cent saying they will.
Some residents upset at trick or treat age limit | News …
Candy will be given out in front of the buildings in order to prevent crowds of children from gathering at each store entrance. People handing out candy are required to wear masks and gloves, and must place the candy in each child’s bag, instead of allowing trick-or-treaters to help themselves.
Google will temporarily ban election ads after polls close
Google will block all ads that reference the election, candidates or the results. Although it didn’t say how long the ban will last, the Washington Post reported it would last at least a week.
NJ police department offering signs to politely turn away …
While others are sitting this year out, some residents are getting ready with safety in mind, like pre-packaged candy out on their stoop. … Others say they’ll have a Halloween party for family only.
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