Berkeley Sets Trick-Or-Treat Hours For Halloween 2020

BERKELEY, NJ — Halloween is on in Berkeley. The township set trick-or-treating hours for 12-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

Township officials request that participants adhere to the New Jersey Department of Health's parameters. They encouraged parents not comfortable to not send their children out to trick-or-treat.

Homeowners who don't wish to participate should turn off their lights. The township also included a printable poster for doors and mailboxes to show you're not participating.

Governor Phil Murphy issued Halloween rules and guidance Monday, which includes wearing masks — not just Halloween masks — and minimal "touches" of candy. Read more: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Halloween Rules, Guidance Amid Coronavirus

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