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.

Watertown Advertising Agency Works on Campaigns of Change, Including the State’s COVID-19 Efforts

MORE AdvertisingThe co-owners of MORE Advertising, Managing Partner and President Judi Haber, left, and Founder and CEO Donna Latson Gittens. A Watertown-based advertising agency with a different focus has been in business for nearly a quarter century. Unlike most agencies it does not market products, it works on campaigns of behavior change, including Massachusetts’ COVID-19 prevention and vaccination efforts. MORE Advertising is a full-service, integrated advertising agency, but there is a major difference from most agencies, said Managing Partner and President Judi Haber. “Traditional advertising agencies sell products.

New Hotel Opens at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards

The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Boylston Properties and Stonebridge Companies announced that the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton™ Watertown Boston is now open and welcoming guests at the brand new hotel in the heart of Arsenal Yards. The property is operating as a Hilton franchise, owned by a joint venture of Boylston Properties and the Stonebridge Companies, and managed by Stonebridge Companies. The hotel staff and development team will invite a small group of constituents to a private “virtual ribbon-cutting” on March 1, and encourages all interested guests and visitors to contact or stop by the hotel for a socially-distanced tour of the beautifully designed property. The development team expects that the growing number of life sciences companies that call Watertown home, the easy access to the region’s medical community, and the town’s proximity to Boston and Cambridge, will contribute to an increase in demand from business and leisure travel to Watertown. Located directly on Arsenal Street, the hotel is well positioned to meet the area’s demand for extended stay lodging.

Beauty Care Chain Opens Store at Arsenal Yards

Ulta Beauty opened a location at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Arsenal Yards today announces the opening of Ulta Beauty as the latest retailer to join the thriving new neighborhood in Watertown. The largest beauty retailer in the United States, Ulta Beauty is the premier destination for cosmetics, fragrance, body, skin and haircare products. With a full salon in every store, Ulta Beauty also offers hair, skin and brow services. Ulta Beauty will celebrate its soft opening with exclusive, members-only promotions from February 12-18 and an official Grand Opening will take place Friday, February 19, 2021.

Watertown Dental Office Becomes a Father and Son Practice

The D’Amicos: Andrew, Chris, Dan and Daniel. Dan started D’Amico Dental Care in Watertown in 1993, and his son Chris joined recently. Daniel will do so, too, after graduating from Tufts Dental School. A Watertown dentist’s office is now a family affair, after the offspring of the founder joined the practice. Dan D’Amico started D’Amico Dental Care in 1993, after working for a father and son dental practice in Revere.

Biotech Company Moving from Kendall Square to Watertown

A biotech company currently located in Cambridge’s Kendall Square signed a lease to move into Watertown’s Arsenal on the Charles. Constellation Pharmaceuticals signed a 10-year lease with Alexandria Real Estate Equities, the owner of the complex on Arsenal Street, according to a report on Bisnow. The company specializes in developing novel therapeutics to be used in cancer treatment. Constellation will occupy on 79,000 sq. ft.

Dance Classes for Kids, Scholarships Available

Ballroom in Boston is excited to offer scholarships through its non-profit, Dancing Feet, for all of the upcoming kids programs! Check out all of the class details at www.ballroominboston.com/kids

Click here for the scholarship application. Harry Potter Kids Camp

Thursday, November 12  |  3:00pm – 4:30pm  |  $35/child  |  Ages 7-10

Does your kiddo love Harry Potter and all things Wizarding World? We do too! Your kiddo won’t want to miss out on this one day camp featuring the sorting hat, a House Cup competition, wand making, facing off against the Whomping Willow, Potions class and so much more!