With Halloween approaching, it is important to consider the potential hazards the holiday brings for participants of all ages. Children should be dressed appropriately for the weather and wear reflective attire or carry flashlights to ensure they can be seen in the dark. Young trick-or-treaters should always be accompanied by an adult. Older children should be reminded of … [Read more...] about The trick is safety
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Sophia Harris: My First October as (somewhat of) a Marbleheader
I’m a Marblehead transplant. In fact, I moved here for this very job. This is my first time experiencing Halloween in Marblehead, or rather, the spillover of Halloween from Salem. A couple of weekends ago, I decided to do the full Salem thing. I took an Uber into the city to save myself from the $50 parking fees, got my palm read by a woman who told me I was “on the cusp of … [Read more...] about Sophia Harris: My First October as (somewhat of) a Marbleheader
The future is now in Saltsman’s Halloween sculpture
A community favorite is back again for another year of creativity. Marblehead architect Tom Saltsman has created yet another art installation for this Halloween, titled “2124.” Saltsman has been creating these larger than life installations for nearly two decades now, beginning back when his kids were at the Coffin School in Marblehead. The school held a “Monster Mash” … [Read more...] about The future is now in Saltsman’s Halloween sculpture
FROM THE DEEP END: A guide to Halloween’s sweet nothings
“There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly lit front porch.” —Robert Brault. It’s almost here! Pretty soon, there will be a magical dawning of a new day — joy will come back to our daily lives. Places we thought we'd never return to will welcome us again, and the underlying stress that's been nearly constant will disappear. … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: A guide to Halloween’s sweet nothings
CANTWELL: Getting the most out of the fall season
Finally — it’s almost that time of year. Before we know it, vibrantly-colored leaves will be crunching under our feet, oversized sweaters will come back into the fashion rotation, and kids will be picking out their Halloween costumes. If fall is your favorite season, it’s time to start thinking about how to get the most out of it. It’s a little early, I know, but I can’t … [Read more...] about CANTWELL: Getting the most out of the fall season