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North Grenville Mayor telling families to exercise caution when celebrating Halloween

The Municipality of North Grenville is asking people to be COVID-Smart not COVID-Scary this Halloween.

Mayor Nancy Peckford says safety of children and the community is of utmost importance.

“For those families celebrating Halloween this year, I urge you to follow COVID-19 protocols and only participate in activities where social distancing and masks/face coverings that meet public health standards can be guaranteed. Let’s be COVID-safe, not COVID-scary this Halloween.”

The municipality reminds that virtual gatherings are the safest but the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit are encouraging alternatives to trick-or-treating, like scavenger hunts, costume parades and walks to look at neighbourhood decorations, or having a themed dinner and/or scary movie night with members of the same household.

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North Grenville says this year’s Halloween falls on a rare blue moon that only happens once every 19 years, so focusing on the mystery and magic that Halloween historically represents may be a way to keep kids entertained.

Public health’s recommendations for trick-or-treaters include:

  • Go out with members of your same household
  • Wear a mask/face covering that fits properly (not just a decorative Halloween mask)
  • Stay 2 metres apart and do not congregate at doorsteps
  • Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer

The Old Town Kemptville BIA is hosting Kreepy Kemptville. There is also a Halloween Pumpkin Walk and Spooktacle at Maplewood Hall in Oxford Mills, and the Burritt’s Rapids Community Association is hosting a pumpkin carving contest.

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