Fairfax council outlines Halloween safety guidance, confirms shelter rental and discusses old pool grading

Council members discussed community guidance and facility use during the Sept. 21 Village of Fairfax meeting.

Miss Camarissi said the village received guidance from the governor’s office and that Halloween will proceed on Oct. 31 with participation left to individual families. She urged people to wear masks and practice social distancing if they choose to trick-or-treat and suggested households use porch lights to indicate participation. “But it's just really to encourage people who choose to do it, to be, you know, safe, social distance, wear the mask, etcetera,” she said, adding that the guidance will be included in the village newsletter and posted on the village Facebook page.

Council members also addressed local facility rentals. The administrator said the park shelter has been rented for some time and is being used in an outdoor capacity; the recreation center is not being rented because it is configured for mayor’s court for the rest of the year. On the old pool property, a council member asked about recent grading; the administrator said the work likely corrects earlier grading and ponding issues rather than representing new work to be charged to the village, but she said she will confirm whether there will be any additional charge.

The meeting adjourned after these items; council members did not take formal votes on Halloween rules, instead agreeing to disseminate state guidance and village suggestions to residents.