Brockton man convicted of murder; Cheesy Chicks food truck: 5 top stories last week
BROCKTON — A jury took three hours to convict Kian Willis of murdering Patrick Sequeira-Ferreira with two gunshots to the face. "Ladies and gentlemen, that was an execution,” Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham told jurors in her closing argument on Thursday.
The food truck Cheesy Chicks is offering a twist on Southern comfort food food classics, from gooey mac and cheese to sandwiches to decadent milkshakes.
Every parent dreams to give their child the world, and for John Pires, he knew the best way to do that was to become a self-made entrepreneur. Pires launched a clothing brand to give his son a better life.
Students had a ball at East Bridgewater junior prom grand march and Bridgewater kids caught a good time at Lions Club fishing derby.
In case you missed it, here are five stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area that resonated with our readers.
Brockton man gets life without parole in murder
A jury took three hours to convict Kian Willis of murdering Patrick Sequeira-Ferreira with two gunshots to the face. A judge sentenced the Brockton man, now 24, to life without parole. “You chose to take his life from us,” said Anastasia Keith, cousin of the victim, in a statement she read at Superior Court on Friday. “My family is thankful for the justice that was served today.”
'You chose to take his life from us': Brockton man gets life without parole in murder
Emotional sentencing: Emotional sentencing in Patrick Sequeira-Ferreira murder
A mac and cheese food truck hits the streets of Abington
Justine Ramos was torn between two worlds: playing it safe, or exploring entrepreneurship and starting a new business venture. Eventually, she put her fears aside and now cruises around the South Shore with her business partner, Jessica Vaughn, selling mac and cheese out of the food truck Cheesy Chicks. The food truck Cheesy Chicks offers a twist on Southern comfort food — offering mac and cheese with delectable add-ons like sautéed lobster, 12-hour pulled pork, buffalo chicken, and salty bacon crumbs.
Cheesy Chicks: A mac and cheese food truck hits the streets of Abington
Cheesy Food photos: Cheesy Chicks food truck offers mac and cheese — and much more
Brockton man creates 6-figure fashion biz and pays homage to his Cape Verdean roots
From the sunny islands of Cape Verde, Freddie Mendes’ family traveled over 3,000 miles to their new home in America. While here, Mendes built a six-figure business over seven years selling his unique streetwear line, Dreams from the East. The line was created to pay homage to his family that immigrated to America, longing for more opportunities and a better life.
Man creates fashion biz: Brockton man creates 6-figure fashion biz and pays homage to his Cape Verdean roots
East Bridgewater labradoodle, provides therapy to first responders
Meet Sparkie – a 2-year-old labradoodle and certified first responder therapy dog. "She helps first responders by boosting morale, offering emotional support, helping with trauma," Tracy Ryan, Sparkie's mom and an East Bridgewater resident, said. Last August, Sparkie joined a cohort of 40 teams in nine states across the nation who are a part of First Responder Therapy Dogs (FRTD), a nonprofit based in California, helping first responders with their emotional and mental well-being.
Canine comfort: Sparkie, a 2-year-old East Bridgewater labradoodle, provides therapy to first responders
Meet Sparkie: Meet Sparkie the 2-year-old East Bridgewater therapy dog
Raynham Park breaks ground on simulcasting sports betting facility
Raynham Park co-owner Chris Carney said excavation for a simulcasting sports betting facility is underway at the former dog track as state lawmakers finalize a bill to legalize sports betting. “We're trying to get ahead of the curve," he said. "The facility will be just under 60,000 square feet." Carney's hope for legal sports betting was boosted on April 28 when the State Senate voted to legalize sports wagering.
'Like the good old days': Raynham Park breaks ground on simulcasting sports betting facility
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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