Trick-Or-Treating 2020

The Borough anticipates that many Roseland kids will want to go trick-or-treating this year to have some sense of normalcy and also enjoy some time outside in our neighborhoods. However, the Borough recognizes that due to COVID-19, some residents may choose not to participate in trick-or-treating this year and we want to respect those residents wishes and deter children from trick or treating at their home.

To address this issue, the Borough has decided to have some fun and ask that all residents who ARE PARTICIPATING IN HALLOWEEN this year, please print out and display one of our humorous and festive signs featured in the News & Announcements section of the Borough website and hang it up at a highly visible location on your residence, such as your front door or front window. Print copies of the signs will also be available for pickup at the Roseland Free Public Library, the Roseland Department of Public Works, and at the Roseland Police Station. We hope this will alleviate unwanted trick-or-treaters for some of our residents and also let trick-or-treaters know who is participating in Halloween. Trick-or-treaters are also encouraged to use the signs as a scavenger hunt of sorts and see if you are able to walk around and spot all of the different signs as you trick-or-treat.

“In an effort to have our children celebrate Halloween as close to normal as possible we are making some changes to ensure the safety of our children and all residents,” said Mayor James R. Spango. “We hope that Halloween 2020 is fun and safe for all who chose to trick or treat while respecting those residents who chose not to participate.”

The New Jersey Department of Health has also issued guidelines about trick-or-treating that the Borough wants to ensure all residents are following. It is advised that those who trick-or-treat limit their group to current household members, consider staying local, and limit the number of houses on their route.

For those putting out treats, it is advised that instead of placing treats directly in the bags of trick-or-treaters or filling communal bowls that multiple hands reach into, individually packaged candy should be arranged in a way that they can be easily grabbed without multiple pieces being touched. If you are handing out candy, it is advised to limit interaction or contact with trick-or-treaters, wear a face covering when individuals come to the door, and regularly wash hands. Any candy given out should be commercially packaged and non-perishable.