Mayor Charles C. Kokoros has announced that the Town of Braintree will celebrate Halloween this year with door to door trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31st from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In accordance with CDC guidelines and recommendations from the Braintree Board of Health we would ask of the following to ensure a fun and safe Halloween for all:
Trick-or-Treating
- Wear a mask that covers your nose and your mouth and is effective at limiting the spread of COVID-19
- Maintain 6 feet physical distance from anyone not in your household
- Avoid large groups or clustering at doorsteps
- Do not eat candy while trick-or-treating
- Avoid touching your face
- Consider bringing hand sanitizer
- Wash your hands thoroughly before eating any candy
Handing Out Candy
- Wear a mask that covers your nose and your mouth and is effective at limiting the spread of COVID-19
- Maintain 6 feet physical distance from trick-or-treaters
- Consider pre-packaging individual candy bags and placing them on a table or in a bowl for trick-or-treaters to take from
- Consider placing candy at the end of your walkway, driveway or the front of your yard on a table
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after placing candy into individual candy bags
Please refrain from participating in Halloween activities and stay home if:
- You have symptoms of COVID-19
- Are feeling unwell
- Have COVID-19 or were exposed to someone with COVID-19
If you have any questions, please contact the Health Department at 781-794-8090.
Halloween Guidelines and Safety Tips (PDF)