Brockton actor shines; woman injured in fire: Top 5 stories in the Brockton area last week

Kathy Bossa, The Enterprise
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BROCKTON − A Brockton actor says he doesn't have to leave the city he loves to shine and succeed. Zair Silva is an actor who migrated from Cape Verde in 2001 and began his journey of finding his true passions.

In Mexican culture, food is a way of life, and four brothers from Unión de Tula, Mexico, brought their family recipes from thousands of miles away to Easton.

A Brockton RMV manager and a driving school owner pled guilty in a bribery scandal. Prosecutors said that in one case, the Brockton RMV manager took $1,000 cash for giving a passing score on a learner's permit test to someone who had failed the test six times.

An elderly woman in critical condition was taken to a hospital after a fire at a single-family home on Provost Street in Brockton.

In case you missed it, here are five stories of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.

Brockton actor says he doesn't have to leave the city he loves to shine and succeed

In a world where church and school are the foundations of life, one Brockton man found his own light and destiny despite people’s opinions. Zair Silva is an actor who migrated from Cape Verde in 2001 and began his journey of finding his true passions. As a teen, Silva didn’t enjoy school that much until he started acting. Theater was the one activity that saved him. “I was one of the finalists for (a national Shakespeare competition), and that’s where it all began. It opened so many opportunities for me to study at Emerson College and create a drama club in my high school,” Silva said.

Brockton actor shines:Brockton actor says he doesn't have to leave the city he loves to shine and succeed

Zair Silva, center, co-director and co-producer of the play "Smoked Oysters," fine tunes a scene where a police officer, played by Edmar Goncalves, left, delivers the news to Silva's character that his mother was killed in a hit and run crash. The play was performed at Anawan Studios in downtown Brockton on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Zair Silva, center, co-director and co-producer of the play "Smoked Oysters," fine tunes a scene where a police officer, played by Edmar Goncalves, left, delivers the news to Silva's character that his mother was killed in a hit and run crash. The play was performed at Anawan Studios in downtown Brockton on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Cast and crew of the play "Smoked Oysters," performed at Anawan Studios in downtown Brockton on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Back row: Sonya Joyner as Arnetta Williams; Zair Silva as Bernard Williams and co-producer and co-director; Edmar Goncalves, as the police officer and letter carrier; Tshepiso Moseki, co-producer and co-director and also stage manager; Rui Lopes, CEO of Anawan Studios and also production advisor; and Paul Benford-Bruce, as Ulysses Williams and also production manager and propmaster. Up front in red is Mary E McCullough, the "Smoked Oysters" playwright.

Fruit margaritas and savory Mexican dishes spice up Easton restaurant scene

In Mexican culture, food is a way of life, and four brothers from Unión de Tula, Mexico, brought their family recipes from thousands of miles away to Easton. El Mariachi, a brightly decorated restaurant with traditional Mexican music, sombreros on every corner, and pottery vases filled with red flowers, gives customers a taste of Mexico. The family business opened in 2010 and has expanded and now has five locations − with Easton being the first location that started it all. The restaurant serves up classic dishes of burritos, fajitas, carne asada and plenty of chicken dishes grilled to perfection.

Easton restaurant serves savory dishes:Fruit margaritas until 1 a.m. and savory Mexican dishes spice up Easton restaurant scene

El Mariachi in Easton co-owner Roberto Arechiga and manager Kelsey Alarcon on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.
El Mariachi in Easton co-owner Roberto Arechiga and manager Kelsey Alarcon on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.

Elderly woman in 'critical condition' after fire at Brockton single-family home

An elderly woman in critical condition was taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after a fire at a single-family home on Provost Street, Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said. "The woman who was transported to the hospital was in critical condition," he said.

An elderly woman is in critical condition after a fire at 138 Provost St. in Brockton on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said.
An elderly woman is in critical condition after a fire at 138 Provost St. in Brockton on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said.

After nearly missing season to injury, Emma Flaherty's best game guides B-R to Sweet 16

One month ago to the day, Emma Flaherty made her season debut. It was a long-awaited return for the Bridgewater-Raynham girls basketball team's senior captain after a foot injury suffered in the fall was once projected keep her on the sidelines all season. But, In the Division 1 Round of 32 game against No. 26 Durfee staged at Bridgewater State University, her team's biggest game of the year thus far, Flaherty netted a season-high 13 points, recorded 4 steals and grabbed 2 rebounds as the No. 7 Trojans won 55-38 to match up with No. 10 Newton North (16-6) in the Sweet 16.

Flaherty guides B-R to Sweet 16:After nearly missing season to injury, Emma Flaherty's best game guides B-R to Sweet 16

B-R vs. Durfee game photos:PHOTOS: Bridgewater-Raynham vs. Durfee high school girls basketball

Bridgewater-Raynham's Emma Flaherty makes a three-point basket over a Durfee defender during a game at Bridgewater State University on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Bridgewater-Raynham's Emma Flaherty makes a three-point basket over a Durfee defender during a game at Bridgewater State University on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Oliver Ames students share the powerful stories behind their winning artworks

From the stress of homework, to the pain of rejection to the freedom of hitting the open road on a bicycle — the budding young artists at Oliver Ames High School capture what's on their minds in their award-winning artworks.

Numerous Oliver Ames students were recognized as part of this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Superintendent Lisha Cabral, Oliver Ames High School Principal Kelly Cavanaugh and Art Department Chair Kristyn Shea said in a written statement.

Oliver Ames students share their storiesOliver Ames students share the powerful stories behind their winning artworks

Gallery of photo:Go on a virtual gallery tour of art by 'tremendously skilled' Oliver Ames students

Oliver Ames students' Gold Key works: Top, from left, "America Steps on Dunkin'," "Biking" and "'J as in Johnson." Bottom, from left, "Crunchin’ and Munchin'," "Made in Canada 1937," and "'Queens."
Oliver Ames students' Gold Key works: Top, from left, "America Steps on Dunkin'," "Biking" and "'J as in Johnson." Bottom, from left, "Crunchin’ and Munchin'," "Made in Canada 1937," and "'Queens."

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