October brings us Halloween

With Jack O’Lantern’s scary scream.

To call us all to guess their name

Yet another Parade year game.

It’s a real person, it’s not a dream

This human being loves Halloween.

The one who wrote a Halloween story

Published by the Herald in all its glory

A story of how to be safe on Halloween night

So, you get a treat instead of a fright.

They live in the City and work there too

And own many amazing shoes.

Helping the Police and Planning meetings

They also host outdoor movie evenings.

Drive a car with eyelashes so cute

They mentor a youth who plays the flute.

A concierge with CEDRR

Life couldn’t be sweeter

Inviting folks to Rutland to live

Is a gift they give.

Director of Grants at City Hall for many years

But one night, on Halloween, they conjure up fears

For twenty years they have scared those who dare.

Visit their home or just come to stare

Trick or Treaters pass through the door

Scream and laugh and beg for more

Who hides behind the pumpkin mask?

A guess on Oct. 26 you should cast.