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New Food Co-op Looks to Fill Void of Russo’s Closing, Offering Shares

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The following information was provided by the Charles River Co-op:

The Charles River Food Co-op is announcing that we will soon be accepting members! As a reminder, the impetus to create the Charles River Food Co-op was the closing of Russo’s in Watertown. We are excited about our mission and vision for this new store, which includes replicating Russo’s fresh produce and food diversity, in addition to a focus on sustainability and community.

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Summer at Arsenal Yards: Picnic in the Park, Fitness Classes and a Biergarten

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Arsenal Yards has plenty planned this summer.

The following information was provided by Arsenal Yards:

With summer just around the corner, Arsenal Yards, the thriving new neighborhood in Watertown, invites area residents and visitors to get outside and enjoy the weather in a beautiful setting this season. Guests, local employees, and residents alike can enjoy the return of the popular Picnic in the Park series, a series of complimentary fitness classes, and the brand new Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. pop-up outdoor biergarten! 

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Vitality Bowls Opening New Location at Arsenal Yards

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Vitality Bowls

The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls – a thick blend of the Amazon’s antioxidant-rich açaí berry, topped with a variety of superfoods, announced the anticipated opening of its café at Arsenal Yards in Watertown on June 10. Under the ownership of local entrepreneur, Tim Johnson, the new Arsenal Yards café marks the brand’s breakthrough entrance into Massachusetts.

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Plumbing Museum Leaving Space in Watertown

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The Plumbing Museum will leave its space in Watertown.

The following information was provided by the Plumbing Museum:

The Plumbing Museum is temporarily closing its doors after 15 years of being a part of the Watertown community. Its steward, J.C. Cannistraro, LLC. is moving from its headquarters and will look for a separate space to relocate the museum’s collection. 

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Watertown Memorial Day Parade Returns, Ceremony Honors Lost Veterans

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Charlie BreitroseWatertown Veterans salute during the National Anthem during the 2022 Memorial Day ceremony at Victory Field.

Three years after the last in-person celebration of Memorial Day, Watertown’s streets were filled with music, marchers, and military vehicles for the 2022 Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Following the procession, a ceremony was held to mark 100 years of Victory Field, as well as to honor those for whom the day holiday was founded: the veterans who have been lost.