Russo’s Market Will Be Closing, Owner Announces Retirement

An institution in Watertown will be closing later this year when Russo’s market closes its doors after more than 100 years since it started business as a farm. The announcement was sent out by the store on Sunday, Aug. 15, on Facebook, and a statement was also posted on the Russo’s website. A Facebook post said that Tony Russo will be retiring later this year. He recalled working with his grandparents on the farm and his father and uncle at the wholesale warehouse.

Three Condos Sold in Watertown This Week

All three Watertown condos that sold this week went for more than $500,000. $510,000 – 40 Grant Ave. Unit 40, Condo – Townhouse, 1,311 Living Area Sq. Ft. (Includes Finished Basement), 5 Room, 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

$542,000 – 110 Edenfield Ave.

Watertown Has a Wide Variety of Open Houses This Weekend

Watertown has dozens of open houses this weekend. $459,500 – 31 Cottage St. Unit 1, Condo – Low-Rise, 882 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 11-1 Sunday 11-1

$650,000 – 15 Beacon Park, Single Family – Detached Bungalow, 1,850 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom, Open House: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$999,900 – 28 Prentiss St.

Nike Opening New Store in Historic Building at Arsenal Yards

NikeInside the new Nike Unite store at Arsenal Yards. One of the most visible spaces at Arsenal Yards will be filled by one of the biggest names in athletic clothing and gear. The new Nike Unite Watertown store opens Saturday, Aug. 7, in one of the buildings that was part of the original Watertown Arsenal. “As part of the Nike Unite concept, which reimagines our factory store vision, Nike Unite Watertown is a 15,998-square-foot home court for local Nike members, serving as our most valuable destination for sport and product inspiration in the communities we serve,” said the announcement from Nike.

Celebrity Chef Opens New Orleans Inspired Restaurant in Watertown

Charlie BreitroseThe patio seating outside Buttermilk & Bourbon is part of Chef Jason Santos’ vision of bringing a taste of New Orleans to Watertown. One of Boston’s celebrity chefs brought his New Orleans inspired cuisine to Watertown, where he had his first opportunity to build a restaurant from scratch. Buttermilk & Bourbon officially opens on Monday, Aug. 9, but chef and owner Jason Santos hosted an opening night celebration on Aug. 5 at his newest location at Arsenal Yards.

Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

Check out the open houses around town this week. $989,000 – 16-18 Berkeley St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down, 2,221 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Units, 10 Total Rooms, 4 Total Bedrooms, Open Houses: Saturday 10:30-12:30 Sunday 11-1

$459,500 – 31 Cottage St. Unit 1, Condo – Low-Rise, 882 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 11-1 Sunday 11-1

$365,000 – 50 Carey Ave.

Five Watertown Properties Were Sold This Week

A multifamily home, a single family, and three condos were sold this week. $707,000 – 16 Fuller Road Unit 16, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,750 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

$850,000 – 97 Galen St. Unit 97, Condo – Townhouse, 2,360 Living Area Sq. Ft., 8 Room, 4 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

$1,055,000 – 38 York Ave.

A Quartet of Watertown Properties Sold This Week

Three condos and a single family home in Watertown were sold this week. $920,000 – 7 Barbara Ter. Unit 7, Condo – Townhouse, 2,204 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

$800,000 – 10 Chester St Unit 10, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,550 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

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$750,000 – 92 Highland Ave.