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Swampscott Moves Trick With Storm In Forecast

A stretch of sporadically heavy rain with possible rumbles of thunder will begin Wednesday night and continue into Thursday..

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If your kids want their annual candy overload, you might want to figure out how to fit an umbrella or rain jacket into their costume — and yours.
If your kids want their annual candy overload, you might want to figure out how to fit an umbrella or rain jacket into their costume — and yours. (Dave Copeland/Patch)

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Swampscott police and school officials are moving recommended trick-or-treating hours in town to Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Forecasts of rain and winds prompted the move.

Related: Halloween Storm Will Have Heavy Rain, Wind

Public safety officials offer the following tips for safe trick or treating this Halloween season:

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  • Only go to houses where you or your friends know the residents
  • Don't knock on doors where there is a sign saying 'NO callers' or there are no outside lights on
  • Stay in areas that are lit with streetlights - take a flashlight with you just in case
  • Stay with your friends - don't split into smaller groups unless an adult goes with you
  • Do not talk to strangers on the street
  • Don't enter any house, stay on the doorstep
  • Be visible

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