School District May End Food Fundraisers: MA Restaurant Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state's dining scene.

The top story this week is a possible elimination of food fundraisers in one local school district. The end of the fundraisers is part of an update of the district's wellness plan, and focuses on slushed ice in particular due to the ultra-low nutritional value.

Here's what else was cooking in Patch communities across Massachusetts:

• Worcester brewery with 'Daddy' beers holds Father's Day bash
• Kura Sushi expands with new locations in Framingham, Dorchester
• Shrewsbury's farmers market season starts up
• Framingham State grads launch cocktail line
• All the Boston food festivals [Eater]
• Sewage overflow contaminates fishery
• Worcester elementary schoolers learn how to grow food
• Flip Bird chicken restaurant expands with 4th MA location
• Closing: Drew's Stews and More
• Closing: Popular Boston Market location
• Closing: Dumpling Daughter [Boston Restaurant Talk]

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