Governor: Amazon Should Start Collecting State Sales Tax

The Internet giant has been exempt from collecting sales taxes in Massachusetts but some say that changed when it bought a North Reading company this year.

Shop Locally in Watertown on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Stores in Watertown Opening Earlier for Black Friday Shoppers This Year

Find out when the stores will open on Black Friday so you can take advantage of the deals.

Retailers Release Black Friday Ads

Start planning your Black Friday shopping now.

SPEAK OUT: Do You Plan to Spend More Money this Holiday Season?

How will your finances affect your holiday spending?

Watertown Rotary Club Hands Out Community Service Awards to Russo's, Dunkin' Donuts

The club honored those who have run theses local establishments for what they have given back to Watertown residents.

FedEx Giving Away Gift Cards for Small Business Saturday

$25 'Shop-Small' American Express Gift Cards will be given away to 40,000 people via Facebook.

Share Your Small Business Saturday Deals with Patch

Watertown Patch is compiling a list of Small Business Saturday deals. Share yours here.

Watertown's Upper Crust Closed for Now, Possibly for Good

The pizzeria chain has closed several locations, and the future is uncertain.

Boston Biomedical Research Institute Reportedly Putting Watertown Headquarters Up for Sale

The research institute's board of trustees voted to put the Grove Street property up for sale.

Watertown's Arsenal Mall Opening Early for Black Friday

The mall will welcome shoppers at 12:30 a.m. on the day after Thanksgiving.

Bites Nearby: Arcadia Restaurant

Breakfast at the Arcadia means lots of options for eggs, among other classic diner fare.

Meet the Couple Behind Watertown's Newest Wine and Beer Store

Rich and Nada Sobhani opened Arsenal Wine & Spirits recently and offer fine wines, craft beers and a selection of spirits.

Watertown Licensing Board Rejects 7-Eleven's Application to Stay Open 24 Hours Daily

The board said Watertown already has enough 24-hour shops in the Watertown Square area.

RECALL: Two Dog Treats Sold at Target

Two types of treats are being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination.

Bites Nearby: The Burrito Bowl at Chipotle Mexican Grill

The Burrito Bowl has a host of ingredients, from grilled meat and cilantro-lime rice to black beans and grilled vegetables.

Starbucks Product Recalled for Possible Salmonella

The recall is because of potentially-contaminated peanut butter sold in Starbucks Protein Bistro Boxes.

Massive Toyota Recall Because Of Car Fire Risk

2.5 million cars in the U.S. affected by faulty door switch - Subaru and General Motors could be involved as well

Upper Crust Pizzeria Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The chain of gourmet pizza restaurants, including a Watertown location, filed for bankruptcy and reportedly owes $3.4 million to creditors.

Bites Nearby: Lena's

The Chicken Margherita Sub at Lena's is one of many subs and pizzas at this 65-year-old eatery on Main Street.

Group Celebrates a Year of Supporting Watertown's 'Local' Businesses

Watertown Local First, which is one of similar groups across the U.S., held a first-anniversary celebration last week at the Mount Auburn Club.

Mass. Boy Gets Salmonella; Peanut Butter Recall Expands to Target, Walmart

The voluntary recall of salmonella-contaminated peanut and almond butter now includes more than 70 products.

Bites Nearby: East Side Wings and Grill

The Blazin' Buffalo Wrap at this grill on Mt. Auburn Street is rich and spicy.

Watertown Local First Celebrates First Anniversary with Guest Speaker Michael Shuman

The group formed to support local businesses will celebrate its first year of existence at the Mount Auburn Club.

Watertown's China Rainbow Keeps its Classic Look, but Adds a New Spirit

Town resident Richard Brackett has joined long-time owner Tammy Young to breathe new life into Watertown's first Chinese restaurant.

RECALL: Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad

Bags of salad recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

It's Free Coffee Friday!

Where can you celebrate National Coffee Day in Watertown with a free cup of coffee?

Bites Nearby: Thin-Crust Pizza at The Gaff

The steak-and-more pizza at The Gaff is a complex mix of flavors.

Trader Joe’s Recalls Peanut Butter Over Salmonella Concerns

Company has removed house brand off the shelves and offered refunds to customers.

Meet the New Owners of the Watertown Main Street Florist

Rubi and Joe Galui bought the florist shop in Watertown Square in July, and have made a few changes.

Bites Nearby: Panera Bread

This bakery-cafe, with 16 sites in the Boston area, is known for its homemade breads -- and wireless Internet.

Maximo's Takeout Celebrates First Birthday with Sandwich in Honor of the Perkins School

The East Watertown eatery will donate 5 percent of purchases to the school for the blind and visually impaired.

Watertown's Athenahealth Acquires a Boston Firm

The company headquartered in the Arsenal by the Charles reportedly acquired Health Data Services last week.

New Stores Coming to Watertown's Arsenal Mall

A new women's fashion store and a Halloween costume retailer are the new offerings at the Mall on Arsenal Street.

Bites Nearby: The Deli at Shaw's

Shaw's supermarket in Waltham has an extensive deli with several dozen offerings and weekly specials.

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Data Recovery Specialist Establishes Business in Watertown Square

Ztech Data Recovery specializes in computer forensics.

Area Panera Breads Will Raise Money for Children's Hospital Boston

Watertown-based group of franchises enters new Operation Dough-Nation partnership.

Bugaboo Creek Restaurants Close, Including Watertown Location

Company that runs Bugaboo Creek says it closed 10 East Coast restaurants.