We’re excited to share an inspiring story from our Silver Lake Youth Football Pee Wee Varsity team as they gear up for the Super Bowl once again! After their 2022 championship win as Varsity Mites, the Warriors advanced to a more competitive division this season with one goal in mind: re-turning to the Super Bowl in 2024.
Saturday night, Nov. 2, The Silver Lake Pee Wee Warriors faced off against the Duxbury Dragons, battling on their home turf in Duxbury for a spot in the championship. Both teams fought hard, and as regulation time ended in a tie, the game headed into an intense four rounds of overtime. Our defense held strong, making block after block, including a game-saving block from #85 Faolan Mahoney of Plympton, sending our offense back in for one final shot at victory.
In the final moments, all eyes were on #16 Deegan Rondeau, who charged toward the end zone. With a perfectly timed pass from quarterback Jack Calter, Deegan made a game-winning catch, securing the Warriors place in the Super Bowl with an unforgettable play! Silver Lake, led by head Coach Erik Barrette, slew the Dragons.
The Silver Lake Pee Wee Warriors will take on the Plymouth North Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. at Hanover High School. We’re calling on our community to come out and support these dedicated young athletes as they pursue their dreams.
Thank you for helping us share our team’s journey with the community!
~ Katie Sances,
Team Mom
$213,000 school deficit in Plympton
The Plympton School Committee confronted a $213,000 budget deficit for the current fiscal year during its meeting Monday night, Oct. 28, prompting an immediate budget freeze and discussions on how to address the shortfall.
The deficit, primarily at-tributed to unexpected special education costs, caught committee members off guard and led to a tense discussion about potential cuts and funding sources.
“This is the third year in a row we’ve had over-runs, so I think that we’re extremely sensitive to that,” said Committee Chair Jason Fra-ser. “This is 5% more to our budget after we’ve already gone to the town voters and asked them to support a certain level.”
Sarah Hickey, the district’s Director of Finance and Operations, explained that the deficit stems from new out-of-district placements and additional support services for students with complex needs. These costs were not anticipated when the budget was approved earlier this year.
“Plympton has had a new out-of-district placement. Plympton has a student that was identified as needing a one-to-one paraprofessional,” Hickey said. “The substitute line was cut and there are a number of long-term absences, so we have long-term subs in for a number of teachers.”
The committee voted unanimously to implement an immediate budget freeze to prevent further overspending. However, members acknowledged that the freeze alone would not be sufficient to close the gap.
“A budget freeze isn’t going to fix this,” said Jon Wilhelmsen, Vice Chair of the Committee. “We’re going to have to figure out a way to get that information so we can have a way to discuss with the town so that the town can make a decision about how they want to deal with this.”
One potential source of funds discussed was the district’s special education re-serve fund, which currently holds about $50,000. The committee also considered using federal grant money to offset some costs, though concerns were raised about the legality of such a move.
Peter Veneto, principal of Dennett Elementary School, expressed concern about the impact of potential cuts on staffing and programs. “After losing a full-time aid last year, if we had to take this step, that would be very difficult to man-age,” he said.
The committee plans to create a prioritized list of potential cuts, ranging from de-laying equipment purchases to more severe staffing reductions. Fraser emphasized the need for transparency in this process.
“I think we literally need
a list from $263,000 down to zero from the least painful to the most painful decisions that may have to occur for us to cover the total hole on our own,” Fraser said.
Committee members stressed the importance of working with town officials to find a solution. They plan to schedule a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and Town Administrator to discuss the situation and explore potential funding options.
“I think we’ll be able to work with the town in order to deal with this,” Wilhelmsen said. “I think the town does recognize that this school and all of the folks that work here do a tremendous amount and do it very efficiently.”
Halifax forecasts tight budget season
Halifax Board of Select-men met jointly with the Finance Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to discuss the beginning of what is anticipated to be a difficult budget season.
Town Administrator Cody Haddad addressed everyone saying, “If you’ve spoken with me regarding the financial picture of the town since I’ve been here, you know that I’ve been saying fiscal 2026 is going to be the start of a challenging couple of years for the town. When you look at new growth projects that we have coming down the line, it’s limited.” He continued, “To give you somewhat of an idea, new growth three or four years ago was around the $300,000 range; this year, for fiscal ’26 we’re anticipating about $80,000 in new growth, so that’s a huge reduction.” Had- dad said that a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and School Committees will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Haddad said that they are asking the departments to pro-vide them with a level services budget. This includes salary increases, etc. that have to be included in order to maintain level services. The town is also asking departments to provide a version of the bud- get with a ten percent cut that reflects a reduction with the least impact.
Haddad said that one of the reasons for the deficit this year is that Silver Lake used one-time funds last year in the amount of $750,000 from excess and deficiency. The schools represent roughly 55 percent of the town’s total budget. “They did that because… with the amended regional agreement, they are going to get what’s called Circuit Breaker funds which is a reimbursement from special education from the three school districts… what that means is they’ll be okay, but that revenue is coming from the towns so we’re going to lose that revenue which is going to create somewhat of a fiscal cliff for the towns,” Haddad said. He continued saying, “on top of that, Halifax Elementary School, last year, also used ap-proximately $50,000 of school use/building utilization funds, so basically you rent out the gym and pay a fee; there was $50,000 built up… so between those two areas, you’re needing to make up those one-time fund increases this year on top of whatever increase they bring forward.” Following the conversation on the bud-get, the Finance Committee adjourned and the Selectmen continued with their meeting.
Jeremy Gillespie appeared before the Board to request changing the Alewife Restoration Committee name to the River Herring Restoration Committee. Alewife are a type of fish known as river herring. Haddad said that in partnership with the Department of Marine Fisheries, Halifax was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Taunton River Watershed Alliance. Haddad said the end goal is to restore efforts of migratory fish.
The Selectmen held a joint meeting with the Zoning By-law Review Committee to dis-cuss the timeline for proposed amendments and feedback from the MBTA zoning public forum. Haddad said they had discussed just bringing the MBTA zoning bylaw changes to Special Town Meeting while Selectmen Chair John Bruno, who was joining the meeting virtually, said that they were discussing putting specific zoning changes on the Town Meeting warrant while other zoning changes would be on the annual Town Meeting warrant. “Most of the stuff in the zoning bylaw change is, I don’t think, controversial… and I wouldn’t add a controversial issue like the MBTA issue override the careful con-sideration of the zoning bylaw changes,” Bruno said distinguishing between the two.
They also discussed the MBTA zoning in greater depth. The MBTA Communities Act asks communities to designate a zoning ordinance or bylaw which would allow for multi-family housing. Communities that do not come into compliance stand to lose grant funding. Bruno said, “I’m recommending that we take out the provisions that put in affordable housing and 40B requirements for any new building and also the mixed commercial use part of it.”
A member of the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee spoke saying, “I don’t necessarily believe that the option for mixed-use should be taken out as we just talked in the budget piece that we had no new growth here or very little.” Haddad clarified that the affordable housing com-ponent of the MBTA Communities Act is actually not 40B. “The affordability requirement is just an affordability requirement… it’s another form of affordable housing, but it’s not 40b,” he explained. He continued, “If you left the afford-ability requirement in this and someone built that, it would not be a 40b, it would just be one unit out of every 10 would have to be affordable.” Select-man Jonathan Selig said that he does think he agrees with leaving the mixed-use component. The Selectmen voted to remove the ten percent afford-able housing component of the MBTA 3A zoning changes.
The Board of Selectmen approved two Eagle Scout projects. Aiden Merry plans to create a new Police Station sign that will stand up to the elements. Additionally, a new flower bed will be created. Shane Devaney plans to replace the three wooden benches near the HOPS play-ground. Both Scouts plan to fundraise for the cost of materials. “These three benches might be the most prime spot in town. They really are beautiful, they’re under the trees – you have a beautiful view right down the soccer field, you have families sitting there; I’ve seen countless people sit-ting there having lunches and I think at least one of them is pretty rough,” Selig said.
The Selectmen accepted a $10,000 donation from Mac-Donald Industries for Holidays in Halifax on the second Saturday in December. The donation will be used to put on the fireworks display.
Haddad told the Select-men that they have received a $50,000 grant from the Department of Energy and Resources to fund feasibility and engineering design for the electrification of Halifax Elementary School. He said that this grant would allow for even more grant funding to complete the various projects, when the time comes.
Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon Nov. 30
The Halifax Congregational Church will be having a Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon on Saturday, Nov 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The church is located at 503 Plymouth St., Route 106, in Hali-fax. We will be hosting several crafters that you can purchase hand-made items from to give as holiday gifts or simply enjoy for yourself, including handmade soaps, handmade crafts, hand-painted pictures and other artwork, handmade wreaths, handcrafted jewelry, beautiful decorated lighted bottles, homemade jams and jellies and much, much more. There will be a Missions table with items handmade/donated by church members with the proceeds going to help those in need. We will also have a White Elephant Room and wonderful raffles to win. Best of all, you don’t want to miss out on our delicious home-made baked items and our popular cookie walk, offering a large assortment of fresh baked cookies to choose from. We will be serving our Christmas luncheon starting at 11 a.m. which will include various sandwiches and soup, along with other selections. Please be sure to bring your hearty appetite.
Please come and join us for a fun day of holiday shop-ping, delicious baked goods and a wonderful luncheon. Don’t forget to bring your holiday gift list.
BOS orders death to dangerous dog
Alan Ingram
Express correspondent
KINGSTON – The Kingston Board of Selectmen voted unanimously October 22 to order a dog named Angel humanely euthanized after deeming it dangerous following multiple attacks.
The hearing was held to review three incidents involving the pit bull owned by Rebecca Montgomery of Silver Lake Drive.
Senior Animal Control Officer Joanna Boudreau detailed the first two incidents from April 2023 and April 2024, where Angel escaped her yard and attacked neighboring dogs. The third and most serious incident occurred in September 2024, when Angel broke through a screen door.
“She busted through the screen door and due to the weakness of the [runner] cable it snapped,” said Assistant Animal Control Officer Sonya Buckner, who responded to the third incident. “She attacked the two puppies.”
Torin Jensen, owner of the attacked puppies, described the incident: “Door flings open, dog comes running right out. Jumps on one of my puppies ripping her face, grabbing it very viciously.”
Jensen said his dogs required $8,000 in veterinary care. He also sustained injuries himself trying to separate the animals, stating the combined medical and veterinary bills were $12,000.
“It was one of those moments where you just completely like blackout and shock and just go into like fight mode,” Jensen said.
The board heard testimony from multiple witnesses, including the dog’s owners. Emily Montgomery, Rebecca’s sister, said Angel had never had issues with small dogs before and was “great with kids.”
However, Boudreau recommended the dog be deemed dangerous, citing its history of aggression.
“I do believe that based upon our information, previous incidents, that Angel is a dangerous dog,” Boudreau said. The Board agreed, voting unanimously to deem Angel a dangerous dog.
Boudreau initially suggested several restrictions, including muzzling and insurance requirements. But after deliberation, the board opted for euthanasia given the severity and pattern of incidents.
“This is very difficult to say the least,” said Board Chair Eric Crone before the unanimous vote.
The owners have the right to appeal the decision. If upheld, animal control will coordinate the euthanasia after the appeal period expires.
In other business, the board voted 2-3 against recommending a state-mandated MBTA zoning district, potentially jeopardizing millions in state funding and grants.
The MBTA Communities zoning law requires certain towns to create multi-family housing districts near transit stations. Kingston must designate 50 acres for up to 805 new housing units to comply.
Town Planner Valerie Massard presented a proposal that would concentrate the zoning changes primarily within the Kingston Collection mall property, with some additional areas nearby.
“Valerie’s done an incredible job,” said Selectman Tyler Bouchard. “Our town planner is taking what they’ve done and worked magic with it.”
Bouchard argued Kingston has “the best situation out of any other town” to implement the zoning with minimal impact. The proposal avoids residential neighborhoods and focuses on already developed commercial areas.
However, other board members expressed concerns about state overreach and potential negative impacts on the town.
“I’m an absolute no on MBTA, not because I don’t appreciate all the work the staff has done,” said Selectman Kimberly Emberg. “You guys have done a tremendous job and I honestly couldn’t say enough positive things about the time and effort you’ve put in.”
Emberg warned that approving the zoning could lead to further state mandates. “They’re going to keep moving the goal line,” she said.
Town Administrator Keith Hickey outlined the financial stakes, noting Kingston has received $8.25 million in state grants in recent years that it would no longer be eligible for without MBTA compliance.
This includes $6 million for water and sewer infrastructure related to the Amazon development and $1.6 million for water quality improvements on the Jones River.
Hickey also pointed to upcoming water infrastructure needs, including a $5 million well and $4.5 million water tank, that could potentially qualify for state funding.
“We’re trying to make as positive a thing as we can out of a really lousy situation,” Hickey said.
The town already has 282 apartments at the Kingston Collection mall site, which count toward the 805-unit requirement. Officials said it’s unlikely the full 805 units would actually be built given existing development.
“Could they build 805 units? I guess that’s what would be allowed,” Hickey said. “I think what’s important for people to recognize is that every single property that’s in this district right now is already developed.”
Chair Eric Crone expressed frustration with unfunded state mandates.
“I’m really sick of the state sticking their nose into Kingston and just costing us money, not helping us,” he said. “We haven’t had help. They’ve done nothing but cost us money.”
The board ultimately voted 2-3 against adopting the zoning changes. Bouchard and Melissa Bateman voted in favor, while Crone, Emberg and Donald Alcombright voted against.
According to Crone, State Rep. Kathy LaNatra plans to introduce legislation in January to repeal the MBTA zoning law. However, Hickey cautioned that many communities have already adopted changes.
“The horse is out of the barn,” he said.
The zoning proposal will still go before Town Meeting on Nov. 19. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the issue next week.
If Kingston remains non-compliant, it risks losing access to certain state grant programs. The attorney general has also sued some towns that rejected MBTA zoning.
“It’s blackmail and it’s terrible and nobody likes it,” Bouchard said. “I’m not gonna mince words about it. It is what it is.”
The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 5.
Halifax forecasting difficult budget season
The Halifax Board of Selectmen met on Tuesday, Oct. 8. They had a discussion regarding budget season. Town Administrator Cody Haddad said that he would be looking for a level services budget from each of the departments. Additionally, he said he would be asking for a version in which they cut 10 percent should it end up being needed. He said that based on projections, he doesn’t see the town being able to provide a balanced budget at Town Meeting without an override or significant cuts. “The schools used one-time funds last year to supplement their budget which helped them get through last year, but that creates a fiscal cliff this year on top of whatever increase they’re going to see,” Haddad said. He added that he wouldn’t see the schools’ budgets until January.
Selectman John Bruno said that he doesn’t see an operational override passing nor does he believe he would support one. Haddad said that in the history of Halifax there have been three operational overrides that passed including 1992 to fund the elementary school budget, 2003 to fund Silver Lake, and in 2006 to pay for four firefighters. He did note that operational overrides had failed to pass during many other years.
Haddad told the Selectmen that they received a $221,000 Green Communities Grant which will take care of some heating and A/C concerns at Town Hall, HVAC concerns at the police station, and weatherization of several buildings. He said that a lot of the work would have been capital items had they not received the grant. Haddad also said that they are working to submit a grant to investigate potential regionalization of the elementary schools.
The Selectmen met with new Conservation Agent Katelyn Putt. The position is being shared with the town of Bridgewater. Putt said that while she was new to conservation she has a background in environmental consulting. She will be working in Halifax on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Selectmen discussed adding their support for the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The CPA is meant to assist towns in preserving open space and historical sites, create affordable housing, and develop outdoor recreational spaces. Chairman of the Ballot Committee to support the Community Preservation Act Candace Kniffen had appeared before the Selectmen during a previous meeting asking for their support and advocating for the potential funding sources for many types of community projects.
Selectmen Thomas Pratt said, “I will be a no vote on this, not because I don’t agree with the merit of the operation, but because I believe I’m being charged with representing the town and the average taxpayer.” He expressed concern over the average household being able to afford an increase in taxes. Selectman Jonathan Selig said he was abstaining due to his involvement with the Committee. He did, however, say that there were income exemptions so that people that couldn’t afford it, wouldn’t be required to pay for it. He said that preserving open space was his biggest priority. Bruno said that he felt that it was a good thing to do and said that people should vote for or against it based on their own ability to pay. The payments will equal two payments of $44 per family annually. The Selectmen elected not to take a vote to support it or not since they were split in their opinions.
Haddad told the Selectmen that they have procured a project manager for the new Council on Aging project at a maximum cost of $220,000. Colliers Engineering & Design will be the project manager. They presented before the Municipal School Building Committee who will be overseeing the project. The Selectmen reviewed the draft contract with Collier. Haddad laid out the timeline saying that the actual construction would begin in early 2026 with the goal of being in the new Council on Aging by late 2026 or early 2027. The Selectmen approved the contract.
The Selectmen discussed the MBTA Action Plan public forum that was taking place later that week. They mentioned that it would be attended by Senators Michael Brady and Kathy LaNatra. They also made it clear that the public forum was meant to be informational and not an endorsement of any kind. “The goal of the meeting is to provide information and not to debate whether we should adopt it or not,” Haddad said. Bruno added, “there’s a disconnect between what will be on the warrant and what people are mad about… what is not going to be on the warrant and will never be on the warrant is ‘do we approve of 3A’… what will be on the warrant is a zoning change… driven by the requirements of 3A but we can make the zoning change even without 3A if we wanted to.”
Before adjourning, a resident in attendance said that he was upset that the town boards and committees met, finished their agenda, and never gave the public in attendance a chance to speak.
Bruno said that he doesn’t agree with a public session portion of a meeting as it opens the meeting to anyone being able to come in and speak to anything.
He further said that there have been court rulings regarding open session as it can result in slander, etc. Bruno did note that the public is welcome to come and speak to items listed in the meeting agenda.
Halifax Farmers’ Market finishes successful season
by Fred Corrigan
Special to the Express
The Halifax Farmers’ Market Fall Festival was a wonderful family event Saturday Oct. 26, 2024.
The beautiful fall day, along with the many activities for the children, brought out a very large crowd.
Roxy the Comfort Dog, the Touch-a-Truck and Tractors, antique trucks, children’s games, the happy dinosaur, Lizzie the witch scarecrow, all had a part in making this a fun- filled day in Halifax.
A “BIG THANK YOU”, goes out to Steve and Donna King and family for all of the effort they put in to make the farmers’ market a success! Their efforts and the vendors are a great help to the Halifax Helping Hands Food Pantry.
Congratulations to all.
Laker Walk for Breast Cancer
Sunday, Oct. 20, was a perfect day for the Laker Strong Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, raising funds for Dana Farber Cancer Center’s research.
Working with Silver Lake’s Key Club and its advisors Kristen Shoaf and Nichelle Armstrong, this fundraiser was one of many over the past 14 years to help bring attention to breast cancer awareness and has raised more than $125,000 through the many events.
This year was the sixth Laker Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. In addition to the walkers, there were many great gifts and raffle items to add to the final tally.
More photos by Linda Redding on page 7.
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Adams Center will host Marianne Leone to discuss new release, “Five-Dog Epiphany”
Local author and Kingston resident Marianne Leone will talk about her new release, “Five-Dog Epiphany,” at the Adams Center, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
In her third memoir, “Five-Dog Epiphany: How a Quintet of Badass Bichons Retrieved Our Joy,” Leone writes a moving and sometimes funny exploration of grief and the mutual healing that can occur between rescue dogs and people, who have experienced soul-crushing loss. Leone and her husband, actor Chris Cooper, lost their only child suddenly in 2005. Jesse was seventeen, a straight-A student, and a brilliant poet, who was also a quadriplegic and nonverbal except with the assistance of a computer.
After six-year old Jesse miraculously blurted “dog” to Santa, Goody appeared on his bed on Christmas morning. Goody was followed by Lucky, Frenchy, Titi, and Sugar, all rescues adopted after Jesse’s passing. After Jesse’s death, Leone grew a tumor the size of her premature son at birth, her husband disappeared into dark acting roles, and Leone fainted during the filming of a scene in “The Sopranos,” where she was standing in front of her television son’s coffin. The novel is the story of a bereaved couple and a pack of rescue dogs finding their way to a new life, everyone licking their wounds, both corporal and spiritual, and rediscovering joy.
Leone is an actress, screenwriter, and essayist. Her other memoir, “Ma Speaks Up,” was published by Beacon Press in 2017. She had a recurring role on HBO’s, “The Sopranos,” and has appeared in films by David O. Russell, Larry David, John Sayles, and Martin Scorsese. Her essays have appeared in the Boston Globe, WBUR, and other publications. Her two other memoirs are titled, “Jesse: A Mother’s Story,” and “Ma speaks up: A first generation daughter talks back.”
You can learn more about Leone at marianneleonecooper.com. Books will be on sale following the author talk.
To register for this event, please contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or at smiller@kingstonma.gov.
The Strawberry Quik Kid and the Hobo
Linda Hurd
Special to the Express
It was Halloween and the last school bell rang as we headed out to board our buses for home. Those of us in junior high were excited and talking about the Halloween party being held at the Indian Head school auditorium that night where there’d be dancing and prizes for the best costumes. I was going with friends and still hadn’t decided what to wear.
The Jack O’Lanterns, as they were called in our house, had been carved the night before and were nicely arranged on the steps leading to our kitchen door. As soon as I walked into the house, I heard mom and my siblings going on about something and I heard my name mentioned.The main rooms of our house were all open. As you entered, you were in the kitchen. The spacious living room was to the right with two steps going down into it and a big fieldstone fireplace along the back wall. My sister Penny and I helped load the stones that built it into dad’s truck from my Grampa’s field when we were ages six and nine. A wide square archway in the kitchen led into the dining room where mom and my brother and sisters were. My six-year-old brother Davey wanted my help with a costume. Mom found something for Barb and Penny but Davey kept saying no to all her suggestions.
I went down the back stairs to the cellar to look around for anything that might catch my eye or give me an idea. I found a cardboard box that was just about Davey’s size, a little red cap and a pair of red tights; I instantly knew what I could do. I grabbed the can of Nestle’s Strawberry Quik out of the cupboard and took it with the box to my room, shut the door and went to work. I copied the picture of the little figure from the can onto the box and colored it in with crayons. I cut holes in the box for Davey’s head and arms.
When I was done I went to show Mom. She looked up with a big grin saying how clever it was. Davey was excited and let me put a touch of rouge on his cheeks and I even talked him into wearing the little red felt cap but when it came to putting on the tights, he balked. We put him in front of the full length mirror and Mom, Penny and I were showing him the picture of the little figure on the can who’s hat was red with legs to match and telling him how much better the costume would look if he wore the tights. We convinced him and altho he wasn’t too happy about it, he wore them. While mom fixed some supper, I had to find something to wear to the Halloween party.
In my room I found a scuffed up pair of sneakers and old raggedy dungarees in my closet. I tacked a few colorful patches on the pants with a needle and thread. Rummaging through mom and dad’s old steamer trunks down cellar I found a man’s brown sports coat that was frayed and thin with a few holes in it and not too awfully big, an old stained t-shirt that looked more grey than white and a piece of rope on dad’s workbench that I used for a belt; all I needed was a hat. I took one of mom’s long handled beat up aluminum pots out of the kitchen cupboard, taped a big patch on it and put it on my head. Perfect!
I put makeup on my eyebrows and across my chin and cheeks to make it look like I needed a shave and walked out into the dining room. Mom, Penny and Davey started laughing. Barbie was only three and looked scared and dad just stared. He finally asked if I was really going to appear in public wearing a pot on my head which made us laugh even harder when I said yes. To that he said, “geez, one wearin’ a box and one wearin’ a pot” and he just shook his head.
Dad would be in charge of passing out the candy while Mom was walking the kids around the neighborhood, and I was at the party. We were all preparing to leave and I felt a little hand slip into mine. I looked down and Davey’s big blue eyes were staring up at me. He asked if I would please come with them. Penny walked over to us saying, “it won’t be the same without you.” Dad came up behind us and said to me, “if you want to go with them, I’ll bring you to the party when they come back, it’ll still be going on.” I was torn for a minute then Barbie wrapped her arms around my leg. I took the pot off and told them yes, I will come.
Looking back, I’m so glad I did. Davey got many compliments on his costume. Barbie looked like a little doll in a hand-made Cinderella dress. Penny wore her cowgirl outfit and mom and I managed the stroller and the bags of candy. Jack O’Lanterns were lit up on every lawn. One porch decorated with ghosts, skeletons and spiders had spooky music coming from it that could be heard from one end of Elm street to the other. There were smiles and laughter as we met friends and neighbors along the way and saw how we all were dressed. Dad did take me to the Halloween party, pot on the head and all, and I won a prize for the most creative costume.
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