Halloween In Cinnaminson: When Is Curfew, Guidance To Follow

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Trick-or-treating on Cinnaminson will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. after Cinnaminson Township Committee set the curfew for both Mischief Night and Halloween last week.

The curfew for both Oct. 30 and 31 is 9 p.m. The curfew is the same as it has been in previous years.
The township has also issued guidelines advising residents to review and follow safety guidelines recommended by the NJ Department of Health and the CDC.

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In New Jersey, safety guidelines include wearing a cloth or surgical mask beneath their costumes and trick-or-treating only with members of the same household. If trick-or-treating with people in different households, though, he recommended social distancing. Read more here: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Halloween Rules, Guidance Amid Coronavirus

Here are some other rules and guidance:

  • In place of placing treats in bags, the candy should be arranged way so that they can be accessed but can't be touched "multiple times."

  • Those distributing candy should have treats individually packaged so trick-or-treaters can "grab and go" with no shared bowl.

  • Trick-or-treaters and those distributing candy need to wear masks.

  • Groups should be limited to household members.

  • Groups should stay local.

  • Trick-or-treaters should limit the number of homes on their route.

  • Social distancing is required for groups who are not all from the same household

  • Handing out candy is not recommended.

  • Those distributing candy should wash your hands repeatedly.

  • Commercially packaged and non-perishable treats are recommended.

  • Outdoor trunk-or-treat events can be held, but the number of cars should be limited for social distancing. Lines should be single-file and socially distanced.

This article originally appeared on the Cinnaminson Patch