Since moving to Barnegat Township five years ago, Allen Clair says he has gone “hog wild” when it comes to decorating his Savannah Drive home. But this fall he had an extra incentive to adorn his yard as the township recreation department held its first Halloween house-decorating contest.

Votes were cast by the general public during a 10-day period ending Oct. 31. For his efforts, Clair won a $50 cash gift certificate from TD Bank.