Point Boro Community Watch Holds Mon. Night Meeting, Gives Halloween Tips

Point Borough's Community Watch organization is holding a meeting Monday night and also offering Halloween safety tips and curfew information.

The 7 p.m. meeting will be in council chambers at Borough Hall.

The meeting agenda includes Halloween safety, committee reports and update on some housekeeping paperwork.

The borough will enforce the following curfew: No one younger than 17 years old, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be allowed out on any public or private property (without the permission of the owner) from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Oct. 29 through Oct. 31.

The following are Halloween safety tips from the police department and Community Watch:

• Do not enter someone's house!
• Do not accept rides from strangers!
• Send your child out with a small bag of treats from home that are safe to eat. Make them understand that they should not eat any candy they receive while trick or treating until Mom or Dad have checked all of the candy.
• Never ever eat anything that is unwrapped, has a hole in the wrapper or looks tampered with.
• Costumes should not be too long or restrict movement.
• Some masks can obstruct vision and make it difficult to cross streets. Consider face paint instead.
• Wear clothing visible at night. Use reflective tape on costumes.
• Some costumes along with the excitement of Halloween can encourage aggressive behavior. Even fake knives swords and other accessories can scare people. Make sure your child understands this and that any potentially dangerous items are made of cardboard or other flexible materials.  
• Trick or Treat in groups. Young children should always be accompanied by an adult.
• Set a plan. Know where your child is at and what houses they are going to. Your child should check in at regular intervals.
• Only walk on well lit streets. Use side walks as much as possible. Cross the street at corners.
• Agree with your child what time they will be back home and make sure someone from the group has a watch. 

Community Watch is also thanking the 63 volunteers who helped with the recent litter pick-up.

"It was an awesome day and great success!" said a prepared statement from the organization.

In November, the organization is doing a Christmas toy drive when unwrapped toys will be collected for the children at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, and St. Gregory's Pantry.  

On Nov. 28, the organization and police department will conduct a blood drive from 6 to 10 p.m. at Borough Hall.