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Haverhill is planning its second annual “Hill-O-Ween” jack-o-lantern contest.
The city invites residents to enter their carved pumpkins, to be displayed in Washington Square, into the contest, taking place Friday, Oct. 30, where volunteers will light and display pumpkins.
Winners of the “Spookiest” pumpkin, judged by artist and Creative Haverhill Programs and Operations Manager Josh Salad, receives a gift card to Evens & Oddities; “Most Vintage” pumpkin, judged by Time Machine co-owner Jay Ferrandini, receives a gift card to the store; and “Most Creative” pumpkin, judged by Winged Rabbit owner Patricia Bruno, receives a gift card to that store.
Jack-o-lantern drop-off runs from 5-6 p.m., judges arrive at 6 and winners announced at 6:30 There is no cost to participate and everyone who participates will be entered to win a gift card to The Charcoal Pit.
Pumpkins not picked up by Sunday, 10 a.m., will be composted.
Trick or Treating takes place the next night, Saturday, Oct. 31.