'Anyone can be a millionaire'; Bridgewater player in NHL Draft: Top stories last week

Kathy Bossa, The Enterprise
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BROCKTON —  Brockton High grad Kyanna Cardoso fantasized about becoming a millionaire, so she decided to start that journey and become a business owner. Cardoso says “anyone can be a millionaire.” Learn how she did it here.

Summer concerts were in full swing with John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band rocking out in East Bridgewater, and Dale & The Duds performing in West Bridgewater.

A Bridgewater store owner hopes to win on CBS's "Big Brother."  Here's how he plans to do it.

Brockton High School's Nelson Auditorium is a hub for many local cable television events, from concerts to public meetings. Now there are plans to transform the auditorium into "state-of-the-art production facility."

Did you know Bridgewater, Hull and Braintree have players that were selected in 2022 NHL Draft?

In case you missed it, here are five stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area that resonated with our readers.

Brockton icon JJ's Caffe is back — with a transformed menu

The classic breakfast spot that Brockton has known and loved for its famous hash bomb and crème brulée French toast – is introducing a new menu of rice and quinoa bowls and salads and sides with a twist. The award-winning restaurant JJ's Caffe opened after being closed for two years due to the pandemic. Owner Justino "JJ" Fernandes went into retirement, and his sons Nicholas and Nelson Fernandes took over and revamped the restaurant with a new business model.

JJ's Ca: Brockton icon JJ's Caffe is back — with a transformed menu

Food photos: JJ's Caffe reinvents itself with brand new menu 

JJ's Caffe, 610 North Main St., Brockton, is back with a transformed menu of healthy options, like these salad bowls being prepared on Friday, July 1, 2022.
JJ's Caffe, 610 North Main St., Brockton, is back with a transformed menu of healthy options, like these salad bowls being prepared on Friday, July 1, 2022.

Brockton teens indicted in February shooting of Fabio Andrade-Monteiro

The two Brockton teenagers charged in the February fatal shooting of Fabio Andrade-Monteiro, 22, were indicted by a Plymouth County grand jury on July 1, the district attorney’s office said. Tashawn Brown, 17, and Jeremy Depina, 15, were charged with one count each of murder, according to the statement from Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz’s office.

Brockton teens indcuted in fatal shooting: Brockton teens indicted in February shooting of Fabio Andrade-Monteiro

Arraignment: Green laser gun sight ties Brockton 17-year-old to murder, prosecutor says

'Jusitce for Fabi': 17-year-old arraigned in fatal Brockton shooting

17-year-old arrested: 17-year-old arrested, charged with murder in fatal Brockton shooting of 22-year-old

15-year-old arrested: Second teenager, a 15-year-old, charged with murder in Brockton shooting

Murder: Man fatally shot on Ash Street in Brockton, the city's 2nd homicide in less than a week

Photos from murder scene: Man killed in shooting on Ash Street in Brockton 

Lionte Monteiro, father of murder victim Fabio Andrade-Monteiro, sits in on the arraignment of Jeremy Depina, 15, on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 in Brockton District Court.
Lionte Monteiro, father of murder victim Fabio Andrade-Monteiro, sits in on the arraignment of Jeremy Depina, 15, on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 in Brockton District Court.

A 'Big Brother' contestant owns Bridgewater art store. Here's how he plans to win

A new 'HouseGuest' on the 24th season of CBS's "Big Brother" has ties to Bridewater. Matt Turner, 23, moved into the house on Wednesday. Born in North Attleboro, Turner resides in the New Bedford area with his girlfriend, Megan Belmote. The two own an art store called "The Rug Shack" in Bridgewater. Turner said his plan is to go into the house as a competition beast.

'Big Brother' contestant a Bridgewater store owner: A 'Big Brother' contestant owns Bridgewater art store. Here's how he plans to win.

Megan Belmonte, left, and Matt Turner in front of their soon-to-be finished store in downtown Bridgewater, called The Rug Shack, on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Turner is an artist who specializes in creating artistic rugs of a wide variety of designs, such as the tiger rug they are holding. Turner and Belmonte have been working to get the word out about the new shop, and heard from many other artists in the local area. Turner plans to expand the business where artists can come together and the location will also include a studio for podcasts.

Brockton High grad with three businesses says 'anyone can be a millionaire'

Like many people, Kyanna Cardoso fantasized about becoming a millionaire every day, and then one night, she decided to start that journey and become a business owner. “I remember being eight months pregnant, laying down with my boyfriend talking about how we would become rich. He suggested I brainstorm seven businesses and write them down since most millionaires have several streams of income. After I wrote them down on paper, he told me to start two of the businesses now,” Cardoso said.

'Anyone can be a millionaire': Brockton High grad with three businesses says 'anyone can be a millionaire' 

Kyanna Cardoso, owner of The Kae Label, at a pop-up shop in Stoughton, June 19, 2021.
Kyanna Cardoso, owner of The Kae Label, at a pop-up shop in Stoughton, June 19, 2021.

Bridgewater, Hull and Braintree have players selected in 2022 NHL Draft

Just because Massachusetts didn't have any names called in the first round of the NHL Draft, that doesn't mean local residents didn't put their stamp on the remaining six rounds. Nine Massachusetts-bred players were selected, three of whom have South Shore roots. Cameron Lund, of Bridgewater, an 18-year-old Northeastern commit didn't have to wait very long into the second round to hear his name called. Lund was drafted: Round 2, Pick 2 (No. 34 overall) to the San Jose Sharks.

Bridgewater player selected in NHL Draft: Local flavor: Bridgewater, Hull and Braintree have players selected in 2022 NHL Draft 

Chris Romaine of Milton Academy has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Boys Ice Hockey Team.
Chris Romaine of Milton Academy has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Boys Ice Hockey Team.

Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today.

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