Around Town

Rain Does Not Dampen Opening of Watertown Farmers Market

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Despite the a rainy day, many eager shoppers hit the opening day of the Watertown Farmers Market at the Arsenal on the Charles on Thursday. Fresh vegetables, nuts, preserves, ice cream and Tex Mex food were among the offerings at the Farmers Market. Market Manager Kate Weinstein said she got brisk business. “We’ve got a really good turn out for the first day, even with the rain,” Weinstein said. A recent Community Health study found that many residents wanted a farmers market in town, said Steve Magoon Watertown Director of Community Development and Planning.

Entertainment

See Highlights from Fox 25 News’ Visit to Watertown

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In case you missed the Fox 25 Morning News’ visit to Watertown, they had plenty going on at Victory Field Friday morning. Fox 25 made its first Zip Trip of the year to Watertown, and the news crew interviewed a variety of folks from around town. Hometown Heroes were two of the Watertown Police officers, Sgt. John MacLellan and Sgt. Jeff Pugliese, who  involved in the shootout with the Boston Marathon Bombing suspects.

Around Town

See Which Vendors Will be at the New Watertown Farmers Market

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Watertown’s first farmers market begins in June and there will be wide variety of vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, seafood and more.The Farmers Market at Arsenal on the Charles will be held weekly from June 5 to Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. It will be located in the Arsenal on the Charles, 311 Arsenal St. in Watertown, on Thornton Avenue, right next to the Arsenal Center for the Arts. “We’re so pleased to have this opportunity to open the Arsenal campus more fully to the Watertown community in such a vibrant way.

Business

Grab Some Grub from Food Trucks in Watertown

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Need a bite to eat, try something new at the Commander’s Mansion, which will host food trucks five days a week beginning April 21. The trucks park on Talcott Avenue near the entrance to Arsenal Park,, and will offer a variety of goodies through the week, said Tammy McKenna, facilities manager at the Commander’s Mansion. “Last season we implemented a Food Truck pilot program once/twice a week and it was well received,” McKenna said. “This season we were given the go-ahead to open it up five days and it starts next Monday the 21st (of April) running through October 3rd.” The trucks are open to everyone.

Food

Farmers Market Coming to Watertown!

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By Charlie BreitroseWatertown will have its own farmers market beginning this spring!The farmers market will be held at the Arsenal on the Charles, which is home to athenahealth, the Boston Sports Club and the Arsenal Center for the Arts. The first market will be held on Thursday, June 5, and will be held each Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through October, according to the Watertown Farmers Market website, http://www.watertownmarket.com/.Organizers are seeking vendors to provide fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meat, dairy products, honey, cider, maple products, plants and flowers, and more.For more information contact Mimi Graney or MaryCat Chaikin at info@watertownmarket.com or 617-620-1497.