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Trunk or Treat leads to sweet, and spooky, Halloween

WASHINGTON — Trunk or Treat was held this year at Washington Town Park. Some of the registered cars didn’t attend, possibly because of the cold weather, but a dozen did, decorated and full of treats.

Washington Director of Recreation Chelsea Edson and Assistant Director Kelly Cassinelli were on hand, and were pleased with the outcome. They said that the number of children participating far exceeded their expectations. Everyone seemed to have fun, with plenty of candy, some Halloween-appropriate music and face masks in place to stay safe. 

There was no Halloween parade this year due to the COVID-pandemic and concerns about social distancing, but the Millbrook community went all out for its youngsters, with businesses like Juniper and Samantha’s Sweet Shoppe offering games and treats, as well as many friends and neighbors from the area contributing to the festivities.

— Judith O’Hara Balfe

From left, Lily Trowbridge, 13, held tight onto Saki, her 5-month-old cat, at Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, along with her friend, Amelia Newberg, also 13. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe​

Sue Lengyel brought her daughter, Maui, 7, who moved to the town of Washington 14 months ago, to the Trunk or Treat event for Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe​

From left, Eddie Greco, 10, Cory Cavis, 11, and Michael Phillips, 8, came from Pleasant Valley, with Dawn Nieman in the background, to hand out treats at the town of Washington’s Trunk or Treat event this past weekend. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe​

From left, Lily Trowbridge, 13, held tight onto Saki, her 5-month-old cat, at Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, along with her friend, Amelia Newberg, also 13. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe​
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