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POLL: What Do You Think About Westwood Postponing Halloween?

Officials made the decision Monday afternoon as a safety precaution.

For trick-or-treaters in Westwood this year, it's better late than never. 

Officials in town made the tough decision Monday afternoon to in town, recommending that all residents hold off on trick-or-treating through the town's neighborhoods until Thursday evening. 

The choice was made in response to the damage left from , which left many trees broken and damaged and brought down a number of power lines, and meant to prevent any injuries that may have occurred due to falling tree limbs or wires that may be live.

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Westwood, as such, followed suit with many surrounding towns that also postponed Halloween (some even outright cancelled it altogether). 

While the move may not have been favorable among trick-or-treaters, we're wondering how Westwood folks feel about the move, considering its rarity. 

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Let us know your thoughts in the poll below and in the comments section. 


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