Around Town

The End of An Era: Russo’s Closes for the Last Time, Thanks for the Memories

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Charlie BreitroseShoppers enjoyed the last days of Russo’s before it closed for good on Sept. 18. Several years ago, when my wife and I had dinner with some of our friends, we discussed one of the hypothetical situations: would you want to know that you are about to eat the best meal in your life, with the catch that no other meal would ever rise to that level. That question came to mind for me recently as I realized that the last days of Russo’s market were approaching. Tucked away on one end of town, I used to think of the store as one of those hidden gems that make Watertown so special.

Around Town

UPDATED: Several Flu Clinics Being Offered by Watertown Health Department

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The Watertown Health Department will be running a series of flu clinics in September and October. The flu vaccine is available even to those without insurance. If you are insured, please remember to bring all your insurance and Medicare cards with you for billing purposes where applicable. If you know of anyone who is homebound and unable to attend one of our clinics please call 617-972-6446 and speak to the Public Health Nurse. The Watertown Health Department will be offering influenza vaccine to all Watertown residents at the following locations:

Clinics for Individuals 16 and Over:

Thursday 9/30/21 4 pm-7 pm, Watertown Police Station at 552 Main Street

Friday 10/15/21 9 am-1 pm, Watertown Public Library at 123 Main Street

Saturday 10/23/21 9 am-1 pm, Watertown Public Library at 123 Main Street

Tuesday 11/9/21 4 pm-7 pm, Watertown Public Library at 123 Main Street

Thursday 11/18/21 9 am-1 pm, Watertown Public Library at 123 Main Street

Clinics for Individuals 55 and Over Only:

Thursday 9/23/21 2 pm-5 pm, Watertown Senior Center at 31 Marshall Street

Tuesday 10/5/21 2 pm-5 pm, Watertown Senior Center at 31 Marshall Street

Click here for more information.

Arrests

Police Log: Shoplifter Caught With Items from 2 Stores, Parts Taken from HVAC Unit

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

Sept. 9, 2:49 p.m.: A shoplifter was spotted at Home Depot, and when police arrived security pointed out a man riding away on a bicycle with a trailer attached. When they stopped the suspect police found the suspect had $226 worth of items from Home Depot as well as $704 in merchandise from Target. Officers also found that he had two arrest warrants in his name.

Cartoons

See This Week’s Small Saves and Here’s Trouble Comics

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

DeMarco recently added “Here’s Trouble” to his cartooning lineup, inspired by drawings he did in the 1980s when he was in high school

Business

New Cafe in Watertown Square Serves Coffee from Local Roasters, A Variety of Teas and House Made Baked Goods

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Coffee and tea lovers have a new option in Watertown, O’Some Cafe, where you can also grab a freshly baked treat. Owner Ricci Cheng has turned a former vape shop into a cafe right in Watertown Square (100 Main St.) across from the Fire Station. O’Some Cafe opened in mid-August. Before that, Cheng worked at Cupcake City in Reading for about five years. She moved the the United States from Hong Kong a dozen years ago.

Real Estate

Watertown Has Dozens of Open Houses to Visit This Weekend

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Check out the open houses in town this weekend. $929,900 – 278 Westminster Unit 0, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,744 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open House: Saturday 12-2

$575,000 – 29 Sawin St., Single Family – Detached Bungalow, 900 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Friday 1:30-3 Saturday 1-2:30 Sunday 1-2:30

$728,000 – 123 Worcester St., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 1,234 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open Houses: Friday 5:30-7 Saturday 11:30-1 Sunday 11:30-1

$749,000 – 26 Royal Unit 2, Condo – Duplex, 1,815 Living Area Sq.