I'm thinking that someone needs to set up a "Haunted Neighborhood" over there in October. Somehow work it so that each church/business that normally would set up their own haunted house, would decorate one of the deserted homes.
Clean up the area a little, and sell tickets that are good for entry at any one of the homes, or a wrist band that is good for all of the houses.
Make some money, and have some fun.