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Franklin Avenue frights

Franklin Avenue frights

Hundreds of trick-or-treaters descend upon downtown Millbrook to collect candy on Halloween this past Saturday, Oct. 31. The village is a popular destination for trick-or-treaters across rural Dutchess County due to its walkability. In an effort to bring down costs for village residents, Millbrook operates a community candy drive that distributes thousands of pieces of candy to village residents to hand out at Halloween.

Photo by Santi Slade

Hundreds of trick-or-treaters descend upon downtown Millbrook to collect candy on Halloween this past Saturday, Oct. 31. The village is a popular destination for trick-or-treaters across rural Dutchess County due to its walkability. In an effort to bring down costs for village residents, Millbrook operates a community candy drive that distributes thousands of pieces of candy to village residents to hand out at Halloween.

An oyster, snoopy, and the Michelin man pause at the corner of Church and Reservoir drive in Millbrook amid a night of trick-or-treating.Photo by Santi Slade

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