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Like many other New Jersey towns, Bloomfield will celebrate Halloween today, Monday, after Hurricane Sandy put the kibosh the real Oct. 31 holiday with her super storm strength.
Last week, Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order to postpone Halloween festivities to "minimize additional risks to save lives and the public safety as we begin the process of building and recovering from Hurricane Sandy," he said in a statement.
Mayor Raymond McCarthy said he expects parents and costumed children to be out and about around town Monday but issued a stiff warning to trick-or-treaters: Be wary of unsafe conditions, like downed wires and tree limbs.
"Be a responsible parent, don't let kids go out by themselves and exercise caution," he said, adding that pockets of town remain without power which could hamper nighttime trick-or-treating.
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Mary Ellen Martko
11:05 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
IT IS NOT SAFE---- IS IT WORTH IT?????? I AM REALLY SURPRISED---POSTPONE
FURTHER OR CANCEL LIKE OTHER TOWNS. SOME PEOPLE STILL DO NOT HAVE POWER---- THIS WAS NOT A GOOD DECISION
Mim
12:28 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
I say that it was a good decision! Many if these kids did not have power for days! I think they need a little happiness after they week we have all had. I can use a few smiling faces around my neighborhood. Parents need to be wise and know that safety is first and all will be fine!!
Brian Michael
1:11 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
People need to get with the program. If it's not safe, don't let your kids go out or go with them and eat some candy to fatten your fat mouths . Don't rely on the governor. He made a call and it was the right one. Kids enjoy Halloween. Would be stupid to cancel Halloween statewide when many towns kids can enjoy it.
Tasha Nicholson
3:34 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Absolutely. My baby has been looking forward to halloween and even though we celebrated it early with a party.....we have all gotten through Sandy and being without lights, little food and freezing in that house, a little normal for her is needed. As parents, we're smart enough to use our discretion. If its 2 homes or 20, we're not going to put our children in danger. Can't wait to go!! I'm more excited than my daughter.
jfc
4:03 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Forget it. When I was a kid, if you couldn't trick and treat on Halloween, that was it. No postponements, just have to see what next year will bring. I'll find a way to ship all this candy to those needy children victims of hurricane Sandy. In fact go stock up at Target with candy for 70% off and ship them down the shore!