NORWICH – Dan and Rosemary Stacy have a long history of donating their time, money and efforts locally. This Halloween finds the couple true-to-form, as they prepare to hold the first-ever Berry Street Haunted House.

The couple – who have regularly donated to the children of the community through programs such as Toys for Tots and other events – spent approximately 15 to 20 hours putting the haunted house together, according to Dan Stacy.

“It was just a whim and we wanted to do something special for the kids,” said Stacy. “We’re constantly thinking of the children and it’s a tradition for us to donate our time and our money.”

Stacy’s wife agreed, and said the two “never had a lot growing up” and that it’s really all about helping the children.

“I just figured this was something safe that the children can walk to, something right here in the city,” she added.