‘Treat and Greet’ in Allston
The sun had yet to set over Allston last Friday (Oct. 29) when the ghosts, goblins, and princesses took to the streets. Hosted by Harvard University, the Halloween “Treat and Greet” celebration and open house in the Barry’s Corner section of Allston drew flocks of festively dressed local residents and children. Outside at the last Harvard Allston Farmers’ Market of the season, a band played while kids decorated pumpkins, and shoppers stocked up on the last of summer’s bounty. Stone Hearth Pizza, a new family restaurant slated to occupy the former Citgo station across the street, passed out free calzones. “Treat and Greeters” were given a map to follow, featuring hotspots where they could enjoy activities — from spooky storytelling to touching animal bones — at Harvard-related offices at 175 North Harvard St. and 219 Western Ave. The event was one of Harvard’s many community-oriented events, but special in that it involved nearly...