We asked and readers did not disappoint with their spookiest, creepiest and frightfully fun Halloween decorations at their houses across the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire.
Two New Hampshire houses tied for the best-decorated homes for Halloween in this year’s reader-submitted photo contest.
The newspaper received an array of photos of spooked-out houses throughout the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire with no shortage of creativity in displays. The Eagle-Tribune thanks everyone who participated and filled the newspaper with colorful and frightful scenes to celebrate Halloween.
David Grant and his spooky yard at his home on Williams Street in Salem, New Hampshire, was one of those best-decorated houses.
Situated on the corner of the street, Grant said he feels there’s a certain duty of a lover of all things that go bump in the night to create a memorable scene for people of all ages to enjoy.
“Our world today has too much strife,” he said. “We take our corner lot responsibilities very seriously. If we can bring a bit of whimsy and ghoulish fun into the lives of others, it’s mission accomplished.”
Grant’s love for Halloween started more than five decades ago w...