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Pittsfield announces trick-or-treat, virtual Halloween contest plans

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The city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts has laid out its plans for this year’s trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities.

From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 30th, costumed youngsters in the Berkshire County city can go door to door for candy, according to Pittsfield Director of Administrative Services Roberta McCulloch-Dews.

“We really want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time," she told WAMC. "I think the best advice is for people to implement the safety protocols that have kept them safe throughout this entire pandemic: continue to wash your hands, continue to social distance as much as possible, take those precautions that we know have served us well and I think we'll all have a great night.”

Pittsfield is also holding a virtual contest for best jack-o'-lantern, home decoration and costume. Submissions will be accepted through October 24th.

Josh Landes has been WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief since February 2018, following stints at WBGO Newark and WFMU East Orange. A passionate advocate for Western Massachusetts, Landes was raised in Pittsfield and attended Hampshire College in Amherst, receiving his bachelor's in Ethnomusicology and Radio Production. His free time is spent with his cat Harry, experimental electronic music, and exploring the woods.
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