Photos: 27th Annual Monument Square Halloween Costume Parade

If you have pictures from the Halloween Parade, feel free to post them to Patch.

The 27th Annual Monument Square Halloween Costume Parade was held on Wednesday Night in the shadow of the Bunker Hill Monument. Costumed families gathered at Monument Square to trick or treat and watch the festivities at 5 p.m.. Streets along the parade route were decorated in cobwebs, mummies and a multitude of spooky displays.  Fanuiel Hall perfomers, YAK started the night off with a break dancing show prior to the parade. Once they finished up, The Tony Barrie Band and the Monument Square Wizard with a cast of characters lead the march through Monument Square.  "We want to thank The Monument Square Association, The Friends of the Training Feild, The Charlestown Mother's Association, Mayor Menino, Sal LaMatina, Stephen Murphy, Sal …

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Mothers Association To Host Ribbon Cutting Party

North Bank Bridge opens on Friday.

The following was submitted by Ivey St. John. It has not been edited. On Friday, July 13th, from 2 to 3 PM, the new North Bank Bridge connecting Paul Revere Park in Charlestown to North Point Park in Cambridge will formally open in a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Governor Deval Patrick and other dignitaries. The ribbon cutting and the Governor and friends will be on the North Point Park side of the North Bank Bridge, and we expect coitizens and guest from both sides will be able to cross the Bridge around 2;30 PM. The Charlestown Mother Association, the Charlestown Mothers’ Association and the Friends of City Square Park will be hosting the celebration on the Paul Revere Park end of the bridge. Free ice cream and drinks will be …

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Volunteer for the CMA Spring Egg Hunt

The following was submitted by the Charlestown Mothers Association. It has not been edited. Please join us for the annual CMA Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday April 7th, 2012 at 10AM (sharp!!) on the fields at the Charlestown Community Center. Join your friends and neighbors for coffee, juice and donuts to celebrate spring with this fun tradition. There will be lots of eggs, Mr. Ron and his balloon animals, and of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny. Volunteers are needed the day of the event for set-up, age-group direction during the games for the older kids and clean-up after.

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Charlestown Mothers Association Seeks Clothing Donations

The organization is having a "Community Closet Clothing Sale" in March to benefit its efforts in Charlestown.

Article provided by the Charlestown Mothers Association: The Charlestown Mothers Association will be hosting its first “Community Closet” clothing sale on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 10:30 am - 2 pm at the Knights of Columbus on 75 West School Street.  Charlestown neighbors and friends are invited to“trade in and trade up” clothes for the whole family at this event.  Clothes will be collected through donations prior to the event and displayed “boutique style” for an easy and economical shopping experience.   There will be a $10 admission fee for a shopping bag to fill with clothes of your choice from the Community Closet (there will be a maximum of 2 bags per person).  All proceeds from the event will go to the Charlestown Mothers …

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Charlestown Mothers: Cuts Will Hurt Families

Navy Yard depends on ferry boats.

The following was submitted by the Charlestown Mothers Association. It has been edited only for format. Dear Mr. Davey:  The Board Members of the Charlestown Mothers Association have reviewed the recently proposed fare hikes and service reductions for the MBTA. The proposed cuts in service to Charlestown in both Scenario 1 and Scenario 2, will have a negative impact on our families and neighbors in Charlestown, and we are writing you to express our opposition.  We understand that both proposals include the elimination of the ferry service from the Charlestown Navy Yard. Doing so would have a dramatic impact on the residents of the Navy Yard, as well as families throughout Charlestown.The Navy Yard has become a vibrant residential community…

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In Charlestown, It Takes a Village

In a neighborhood already dense with civic activity, the success of the Charlestown Mothers Association's many projects may be helping families stay in the city.

If there's any group in America that gets as much done for families and kids in their community as this group of Boston moms, I'd like to know. It sounds like an exaggeration. But from its welcome baskets for new moms to the dozens of events it hosts each year, the Charlestown Mothers Association (CMA) runs on the power of sheer, optimistic volunteerism – and no money of its own. And as it turns out, it's very difficult to find another group anywhere who has the audacity to welcome its members for free, yet offer so much programming. Since 1997, the CMA has grown from a handful of moms to 1,000, charging no membership fees but with full faith that the enthusiasm of its volunteers will transform more members into the crew that keeps the …

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5 Meetings and Events Not to Miss This Week

The latest on the Rutherford Ave/Sullivan Square redesign, plus the Charlestown Mothers Association gala.

Today is Monday, Oct. 17. Here are five things you need to know today. 1. There's been a lot of activity related to the Kennedy Center Board in recent weeks. Earlier this month, the board asked long-time director Kate McDonough to resign from her post and, when she declined, they fired her. Directors have also voted to postpone an upcoming election for open seats on the board. They've just opened the search for a new director. And tonight they're hosting their regular meeting at the Kennedy Center. If you've got any questions about what's going on, here's your chance to ask them. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at 23 Moulton St. 2. What's going on with the Rutherford Avenue/Sullivan Square redesign? The Neighborhood Council is hosting a …

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Charlestown Mothers Association Hosts Annual Gala

The event, LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUCTION!, is scheduled for Oct. 22 at Max & Dylan's. Tickets are available now.

This year's Charlestown Mothers Association Gala is being held at Max and Dylan's Restaurant in on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 7 a.m. to midnight. The party will include live entertainment with the The Infinite Ensemble Band, DJ Karson Tager and Charlestown's own Comedian Tony V. There will also be a Live and Silent Auction -- and for the first time ever, online prebidding at Biddingforgood.com/cmaauction. This is the CMA's biggest event of the year. Proceeds fund all of the organization's  events and scholarships throughout the year. Tickets are $75 each and includes dinner and two drink tickets. Email Jen Rossi for your tickets: jennifer.m.rossi@googlemail.com.

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5 Things Parents Need To Know About BPS Registration

Getting your child signed up for school can be daunting. Here's a summary on how to get started.

This week the Charlestown Mothers Association hosted a "meet the schools" event where more than 30 representatives from public, private and charter schools were on hand to answer questions about navigating the city's educational options. Boston Public Schools officials led a brief session on getting your child into the right public school for your family. Here's a summary on registering for BPS. 1. You can start looking anytime, online. Boston Public Schools has a website that can tell you exactly what your public school options are, based on your address and the age of your child. 2.  Siblings stay together.  The lottery system that determines if your child is accepted into their preferred school gives priority to students who already …

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Five Neighborhood Meetings to Know About this Week

It's a busy week in Charlestown: the Charlestown Mothers Association hosts "meet the schools," and two Neighborhood Council committees are leading talks about development and education issues.

Today is Monday, Sept. 26. Here are five events coming up in the neighborhood this week. And you should know about them. 1. Tonight the Charlestown Mothers Association will bring more than 30 representatives from public, private and charter schools to the Charlestown Community Center for a "meet the schools" event. Got a question about which school is right for you, or how to navigate the system? Stop by between 6 and 8 p.m. 2. Tonight is also the annual meeting for the Charlestown Historical Society. Members and guests are welcome to learn about the society's work, upcoming agenda and how to get involved. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Bunker Hill Museum. 3. The development committee of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council will meet …

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