News across Middlesex County
Hear About Activating Local Independent Retailer on Local Podcast
Little Local Conversations host Matt Hanna recently spoke with a panel of local businesses and City officials about activating local independent retailers. The discussion was the latest Watertown’s Open panel. See more details provided by Hanna, below. This episode is from a…
Cambridge Day
Published September 30Standout breakfast sandwiches from the squares
It’s a bonanza of great ways to start a day, with offerings we love from around Cambridge and Somerville.
Company Working on Environmentally Friendly Way to Refrigerate Things Moves to Watertown
Finding a new way to cool things without using environmentally-harmful gases currently used in refrigeration is the mission of Pascal Technology, a company that just opened the doors to its new headquarters in Watertown. Pascal held a ribbon cutting celebration at the new space…
Tour the Parker Building, the City Hall Annex, at the Watertown Business Coalition Event
The Watertown Business Coalition’s next event features a look around the Parker Building, which houses multiple City of Watertown departments, as well as the Watertown Food Pantry. You must RSVP to attend. See more details provided by the WBC, below. Join us for our last Coffee…
Cambridge Day
Published September 28Davis Square vendor market Small Mart bans AI art
Artists who sell goods there applaud the decision, made after a vendor was selling AI-produced art.
Three businesses vie for two new package store licenses
Three applicants are vying for two new licenses to sell alcoholic beverages in Arlington. In March, the town’s voters approved a ballot question to allow two new package store licenses in Arlington, raising the total to eight. The licenses permit businesses to sell sealed…
Cambridge Day
Published September 23Home style Afghan food in a regal setting
The Helmand continues to serve distinctive food in a fine dining atmosphere
Building more than strength at Get In Shape For Women
At Get In Shape For Women, the workouts may bring people through the door, but Caryl Dlugy built a community that kept them coming back.
Cambridge Day
Published September 22Question 8 “a doomsday scenario,” say cannabis business owners
The November ballot measure would end recreational marijuana sales statewide in 2028. That has local operators and investors feeling anxious.
Restaurant News: Buff’s Pub Coming & Belle’s Leaving, New Pizza Place & Asian Eatery Moving in
September has been a busy month for restaurant doings in Watertown, with a local favorite moving into town, a pizza place changing ownership, and a Chinese eatery closing. Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants reported that Buff’s Pub in Newton Corner will be expanding to…
Cambridge Day
Published September 21Customer starts fundraiser for Simon’s staff
The coffee shop’s future is still uncertain, so the effort is meant to help support its baristas.
Google Moving Into Former Science Lab Space in Watertown
A life science lab project permitted to be built at the Arsenal on the Charles complex has a tenant listed as “Google.” It is not clear what the tech giant plans to do with the space, according to the report by Watertown’s Sam Ghilardi. The space is located at 200 Talcott Ave.…