Braintree Trick or Treating Hours for Halloween 2016

From the Town of Braintree:

BRAINTREE, MA — Mayor Joseph C. Sullivan and Interim Chief of Police Paul Shastany have announced that Trick-or-Treat hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31.

“We are looking forward to another fun and spooky Halloween night here in Braintree” said Mayor Sullivan. “We are asking all residents to do their part to ensure a safe evening for all of our trick-or-treaters.”

The Mayor and Chief asked residents to be mindful of these Halloween Safety tips:

Walk Safely

• Cross the street at corners not in between cars; use traffic signals and crosswalks when applicable.
• Put electronic devices down and keep your head up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
• Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to
• the left as possible.
• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

Trick or Treat With an Adult

• Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.
• Keep Costumes both creative and safe
• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

• Slow down and be alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
• Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.

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