Halloween Is On In Galloway: Trick-Or-Treat Hours

GALLOWAY, NJ — Police Chief Donna Higbee gave the green light for trick-or-treating on Halloween. Higbee set the hours for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

She believes the decision for children to trick-or-treat should be left to parents and guardians.

"We are still under coronavirus restrictions with respect to certain things," Higbee said, "but I strongly believe you are all educated enough at this point to decide what is best for your own children."

Higbee encouraged people to wash hands and wear masks when appropriate.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said traditional trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating, parties, hayrides and haunted houses should be avoided.

"Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses," the CDC warned. Read more: Halloween 2020 In NJ: CDC Weighs In On Trick-Or-Treating

But Governor Phil Murphy said he will allow trick-or-treating to take place this year and will detail certain protocols.

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