The Huntingdon Town Council approved a request from Jesse Turner and community partners to use Sesquicentennial Park for a family-friendly fall event at their regular meeting on September 23.
Spook Fest Planned for Oct. 14
Turner presented plans for “Spook Fest,” set for Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the park.
The Carroll County Prevention Coalition, the Carl Perkins Center, and the Nolan and Courtney Turner Memorial Fund are hosting the event.
Activities will include a trunk-or-treat, fall festival games, concessions, and an outdoor movie screening of Hocus Pocus on the soccer field.
Turner explained that last year’s version of the event on Court Square sold out and drew more than 200 people.
Organizers hope moving to the park during fall break will accommodate a larger crowd while easing traffic congestion downtown.
Turner said free food will be provided, and sponsors are being sought to help cover costs.
He also asked to list the Town of Huntingdon as a presenting partner on promotional materials.
Council members unanimously approved the park use request.
Turner added that organizers plan to reserve the Civic Center as a backup location in case of rain.
Families, groups, and businesses are encouraged to take part by hosting trunks for the trunk-or-treat. Click here to sign up.
Other Business
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance which updates the town’s travel reimbursement rates. The mileage rate will rise from 51 cents to 70 cents per mile to match current IRS standards, and the per diem allowance will increase from $26 to $56 per day.
The council reappointed four members to the Huntingdon Industrial Board. Jonathan Kee, Barry Murphy, and Joe Smothers will serve terms through Aug. 4, 2030, and Nick Priddy will serve through Aug. 4, 2031.
Council members also approved a request from the Huntingdon Police Department to increase the fee for accident reports from $4 to $10.
Huntingdon’s town council will meet next on Tuesday October 28 at 5 p.m. inside City Hall.
