Ho-Ho-Kus February 2, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5 Council moves to institute annual Halloween curfew by Jennifer Crusco The Ho-Ho-Kus Council has introduced an ordinance that would make the Mischief Night (Oct. 30) curfew an annual occurrence. In October 2010, the council instituted a curfew to keep minors off the streets the night before Halloween. Oct. 30 is a night known by many names, including Mischief Night. Traditionally, that night had been dedicated to harmless pranks, but local officials have cited an increase in real and personal property damage in recent years. After the 2010 Halloween festivities, Police Captain John Wanamaker indicated that the department had received a limited number of calls. He called the curfew “the best thing we ever did.” According to the newly-introduced ordinance, the curfew would run from 7:30 pm. on Oct. 30 until 6 a.m. on Halloween -- Oct. 31, and from 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 until 6 a.m. on Nov. 1. If approved by the council, the ordinance would extend the curfew that was in place in 2010. The 2010 restriction kept minors off borough streets between the hours of 9 p.m. on Oct. 30 and 6 a.m. on Oct. 31. The ordinance would prohibit individuals under the age of 18 from being on any public street or any public place during the hours of the curfew, unless accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, “unless engaged in, or traveling to or from a business or occupation which the laws of the State of New Jersey authorize a juvenile to perform.” The definition of public place contained in the ordinance includes bridges, sidewalks, alleys, plazas, parks, recreation and shopping areas, public transportation facilities, vehicles used for public transportation, and parking lots. Parents and guardians would not be permitted to allow an unaccompanied juvenile to be on any public street or in any public place while the curfew is in effect. “Notwithstanding the preceding, a juvenile, during the curfew hours aforesaid, may, without limitation, engage in errands involving medical emergencies, attend extracurricular school activities, and participate in other cultural, educational, and social events sponsored by a religious or community based organization,” the ordinance states. The public hearing on this ordinance will be held as part of the Feb. 22 council meeting, which will be held at 8 p.m. at borough hall. Borough included in solar installation As part of its Solar 4 All™ program, PSE&G is installing up to 200,000 pole-attached solar energy units in its service territory. The solar panels are being installed in several New Jersey communities, including the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus. 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