Local shoppers are in disbelief after learning that Watertown's beloved market, Russo’s, will be closing permanently this fall. Russo's began as a family farm more than 100 years ago. Tony Russo has worked at the market for more than 70 years and is retiring, according to a company statement.

The family farm evolved into a well-known market drawing people from across the region for its varied specialty items like cactus leaves, pork braciole and more. Tony Russo’s grandparents originally helmed the family business, which was later led by  his father and uncle when it transformed into a wholesale warehouse in Watertown.