Brick, NJ – Mayor Stephen Acropolis is offering tips to make sure residents have a safe and Happy Halloween.

“Halloween is a special day for young people and a day for them to have fun, show off their costumes and get treats,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “It is important for adults to teach young people about safety and how they can protect themselves from any accidents and hazardous situations.”

Mayor Acropolis offers the following tips for kids and parents:

• Trick or treat in groups; never go alone.  Kids under 13 should always have a parent or adult with them.
• Wear costumes with light colors or wear reflective tape so that motorists can see you.  Carry a flashlight or glow stick at night.
• Look both ways before crossing streets and never cross in between cars.  Only cross at corners or crosswalks where available.
• Wear makeup instead of masks.  If you have a mask, make sure the eyeholes are large enough to see.
• Make sure costumes are not baggy so they are not a tripping hazard.
• Only visit houses that are well-lit.
• Kids should let their parents know where they are going; parents should make sure their kids tell them.
• Parents should check all candy before allowing kids to eat any.  Any candy with wrappers that appear to be open should be discarded.
• Observe the Township curfew.  On October 30, October 31 and November 1, with few exceptions, no resident under the age of 17 is permitted to be on any public street or in any public place between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. 
• Have fun and be safe.

 “Following these tips will help make sure Halloween is fun for everyone,” said Mayor Acropolis.

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