At its October 13 regular meeting, Millersburg Village Council confirmed October 25 from 4-6 p.m. as the official, village-wide trick-or-treat night, providing a coordinated time for families and local households to participate. The resolution follows a public hearing held earlier that evening and comes amid broader council discussion of infrastructure, public safety and legal capacity as the village responds to population and tourism-driven pressures in Holmes County.

Council business that evening included a review of a housing assessment focused on growth needs, discussion of police staffing shortages in the face of rising calls for service, planned upgrades to playground lighting for evening use and the appointment of a new village solicitor to handle ongoing legal matters. These items were disclosed via the Village of Millersburg’s events calendar and reported in local coverage by Your Ohio News; a preview of the announcement was published September 27 and a meeting summary appeared October 19 in the Holmes County section.

Officials and staff outlined the practical implications of the council’s decisions on daily life in Millersburg, a village of roughly 3,300 residents. Establishing a single trick-or-treat window is intended to reduce pedestrian and vehicular conflict on neighborhood streets and create a predictable, family-friendly environment for children and schools such as Millersburg Elementary. Upgrading playground lighting is similarly presented as a public-safety and quality-of-life measure to extend safe recreational hours for families and community programs.

Addressing police staffing emerged as a central policy concern. Millersburg’s police department reported an uptick in calls, prompting council attention to recruitment and retention as well as resource allocation. The council reviewed options to bolster emergency response capacity, recognizing that timely policing is a core service as the village absorbs seasonal tourism and longer-term growth tied to nearby Amish communities.

Legal capacity figured in council deliberations as well. A special council meeting on October 6 had considered Resolution 2025-25 and potential public official appointments, and the October 13 session moved forward with the selection of a new village solicitor to support land-use reviews, contracts and other legal requirements accompanying development and municipal projects. As of publication, the exact appointee’s name and the final housing-assessment findings were not yet available in online meeting minutes, and the council has not posted comprehensive minutes detailing implementation timelines.

The council’s actions reflect an incremental approach: coordinating community events, addressing immediate safety gaps, and positioning the village for more deliberate planning around housing and infrastructure. Local bodies including the Planning and Zoning Commission will be integral in translating these policy discussions into project timelines.

Looking ahead, residents seeking clarity on hires, the solicitor appointment, lighting installation dates or specific housing-assessment recommendations should monitor forthcoming council packets and sessions. The council’s recent decisions underscore the interplay between everyday community activities and longer-term governance choices, highlighting opportunities for public engagement as Millersburg navigates growth and public-safety priorities.