New Trader Joe's, Stop & Shop Closures: MA Food 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.

This week, we learned that Stop & Shop officials have finalized a range for underperforming stores across the northeast, including Massachusetts, to close. In other grocery news, Trader Joe's announced plans to open a Milford store.

Plus: Waltham's Might Squirrel Brewing is kicking off Oktoberfest season with a 5K and 5-mile run over the weekend, and Braintree's Widowmaker Brewing celebrates seven years in business with music, food and special beer releases across their Bay State locations.

Here's what else was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• Mighty Squirrel's Oktoberfest Run Takes Over Waltham This Weekend
• 8 MA Stop And Shop Stores Are Closing: Here’s When
• Natick Anthony's Restaurant Closes
• Braintree's Widowmaker Brewing Celebrates 7 Years
• Minado Restaurant Closes In Natick
• Uno Pizzeria Closing Framingham Location
• Candy Store Getting Ready For Halloween In Massachusetts With Spooky Treats
• Boston Hotel Workers Go On Strike For Third Time This Month At 4 New Locations
• Beverly Police To Host Food Truck Or Treat Festival
• Tewksbury Community Market To Host 30 Vendors
• Burlington Planning Board Approves Restaurant's Special Permit Request
• Trader Joe's Confirms It Will Open Milford Store