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TRUMBULL -First Selectman Tim Herbst encouraged Trumbull families to go trick-or-treating at Westfield Trumbull mall in a statement Tuesday afternoon:

“Right now, the Town of Trumbull is working to restore power and clear roads. Earlier today, the Town of Trumbull, upon the recommendation of the Police Chief and our Emergency Management Team, made the strong recommendation to residents and parents to avoid going out this evening for Halloween. Thirty minutes ago, I received a telephone call from Chief Kiely advising me that the UI Make Safe Crew came upon three downed power lines – - all of which were live wires. Had these wires not been discovered this afternoon and had people gone out this evening and not seen these wires in the dark, a resident or their children could have been seriously injured. I cannot emphasize enough the seriousness of the safety hazards that exist on Town roads.

“School Superintendent Ralph Iassogna has not even been able to make the determination as to whether school will open or close tomorrow given the condition of Town roads, downed power lines and those that remain without power. The Superintendent plans on making this decision later today, upon learning additional information.

“Again, upon the recommendation of Chief Kiely and the Emergency Management Team, I strongly urge residents to not go out this evening with their children.

The Town of Trumbull has rescheduled Halloween for this Saturday, November 5, 2011. Other communities in the State of Connecticut are taking the same steps and proceeding with the same date. We believe this will allow Halloween to proceed for Trumbull’s children without compromising their safety or the safety of their parents or any other Trumbull resident. I should also note that the Westfield-Trumbull Mall will be hosting tricker or treaters this evening from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. I encourage all Trumbull residents to go down to the mall with their children to participate in this event.”

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TRUMBULL – The first selectman’s office released the following schedule for collecting leaves:

All main roads will be done first, starting on Monday, Nov. 7. That should take 2 full weeks. On Nov. 21, they will then start from the north end of town (since that’s when the leaves fall first) and continue south, one crew on each side of the Pequonnock Valley, until finished.

Weather conditions may push the leaf schedule back.

The town is asking all residents to put their leaves at the curbline as soon as possible, so the south side of town, which is scheduled at the end of the program, will be ready if scheduling can be accelerated.

Once the Leaf Pick-up Program is underway, you can track the progress daily via the Town website by clicking here. To view Street Names, zoom to 300 percent or more and use the “Hand” tool to pan around the document in order to navigate to your street.

THE LOOSE LEAF PICK-UP PROGRAM IS DONE ONLY ONCE ON EACH STREET. DO NOT EXPECT TO HAVE THE TRUCKS COME BACK TO YOUR STREET. A COMMON COMPLAINT IS THAT OUR TRUCKS “MISSED” ONE HOUSE ON THE STREET, BUT THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE AS THE TRUCKS MOVE RIGHT ALONG THE GUTTER. IT IS ONLY POSSIBLE IF YOU PUT YOUR LEAVES OUT AFTER THE TRUCKS HAVE GONE BY!

As in years past, DO NOT PUT THE LEAVES IN THE ROADWAY. ANYONE PUTTING LEAVES IN THE ROADWAY WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $90 FINE. Putting leaves on the pavement presents potentially dangerous situations.

In the event of an early snowfall, leaves in the gutter are plowed back onto your lawn…maybe 10 or 15 feet.

“While some people think the leaves kill the grass, our experience shows this does not happen frequently,” according to a town press release. “The grass may show signs of stress because it is covered over, but come the spring most residents report no problem.”

If you want to be EXTRA HELPFUL, please consider the disposal of leaves on your own property. Create your own compost site, or bring them into your woods and disburse them around the trees. Your “forest” will be healthier for your efforts, and you will help your Town by keeping the cost of this program down. PLEASE DON’T DUMP YOUR LEAVES ON SOMEONE ELSE’S PROPERTY OR THE VACANT LOT ON THE STREET, UNLESS YOU HAVE THE OWNER’S PERMISSION.

Residents in all districts may call for bagged leaf pickup throughout the program period – 452-5070 or 452-5071. All bagged leaves must be in PAPER BAGS or they will not be picked up. Use these same numbers for any questions or comments.

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SEYMOUR — The Chatfield School P.T.A. will host an evening of holiday shopping from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Seymour Middle School, 11 Mountain Road.
The event will feature a raffle and more than 25 area crafters. Also for sale will be hand-made jewelry, candles, gourmet food items, baskets, and children’s books and toys.
Also for sale will be American Girl doll clothes, European-style beads, holiday decorations, sport collectibles, and baked goods.

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Leave it to the U.S. Census to dig out some numbers just for Halloween.

It’s pretty comprehensive, but doesn’t list how may zombies walk among us.

41 million

The estimated number of potential trick-or-treaters in 2010 — children age 5 to 14 — across the United States. Of course, many other children — older than 14 and younger than 5 — also go trick-or-treating.

116.7 million

Number of occupied housing units across the nation in 2010 — all potential stops for trick-or-treaters.

92%

Percentage of households with residents who consider their neighborhood safe. In addition, 78 percent said there was no place within a mile of their homes where they would be afraid to walk alone at night.

1.1 billion pounds

Pumpkin production by major pumpkin-producing states in 2010. Illinois produced an estimated 427 million pounds of the vined orange gourd. California, New York and Ohio were also major pumpkin-producing states, each with an estimate of more than 100 million pounds.

1,177

Number of U.S. manufacturing establishments that produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2009, employing 34,252 people. California led the nation in the number of chocolate and cocoa manufacturing establishments, with 135, followed by Pennsylvania, with 111.

409

Number of U.S. establishments that manufactured nonchocolate confectionary products in 2009. These establishments employed 16,974 people. California led the nation in this category, with 45 establishments.

24.7 pounds

Per capita consumption of candy by Americans in 2010.

1,719

Number of costume rental and formal wear establishments across the nation in 2009.

Where to Spend Halloween?

Some places around the country that may put you in the Halloween mood are:

Transylvania County, N.C. (population 33,090)

Tombstone, Ariz. (population 1,380)

Pumpkin Center, N.C. (population 2,222); and Pumpkin Bend, Ark. (population 276)

Cape Fear in New Hanover County, N.C. (population 18,388); and Cape Fear in Chatham County, N.C. (population 1,323).

Skull Creek, Neb. (population 271)

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A city man is the latest victim of a homicide in the city.
Terrance Williams, 36, of North Avenue, died Thursday following surgery at St Vincents Medical Center. Police said Williams was found shot earlier in the city’s Hollow section. It was the 17th homicide in the city this year.