Delicious in Brockton; Whitman house fire: Top 5 stories in the Brockton area last week

Kathy Bossa, The Enterprise
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BROCKTON —  Preparations were underway for the annual Greek Food Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Brockton. The festival ends Sunday, and includes authentic Greek food and pastries, Greek dance performers, and live music.

Children and families enjoyed the 31st annual Park Day celebration at War Memorial Park in West Bridgewater, with music, rides, kids shows, food and plenty of vendors.

Smoke was aloft during the Burnin' 4 A Cure of ALS event at the Whitman VFW Post 697.

Five people escaped an early-morning fire on West Street in Whitman that killed two pet cats.

Brockton hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony outside City Hall on the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. There was a moment of silence, speeches, a performance by the Brockton Firefighters Pipes & Drums, and a wreath-laying.

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

Delicious in Brockton cooks up Haitian recipes passed down for generations

In Haitian culture, food brings people together. Showing your children the unique recipes passed down for generations is a form of bonding. Roody Musac, the owner of Delicious Restaurant, learned from his mother and turned those recipes into a thriving business. Delicious Restaurant, at 1753 Main St. in Brockton, opened its doors in 2017 as a way to share its simple traditions with Brockton, Musac said.

Brockton eatery cooks Haitian recipies: Delicious in Brockton cooks up Haitian recipes passed down for generations

Take a look at the menu: Classic island cuisine served up at Delicious Haitian restaurant in Brockton 

From the Delicious Restaurant in Brockton: The Fritay Plate, consisting of sweet potatoes, fried plantains, and malanga fritters, seen here on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.
From the Delicious Restaurant in Brockton: The Fritay Plate, consisting of sweet potatoes, fried plantains, and malanga fritters, seen here on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.

76 points in one game? Stonehill College football team bursts out to a memorable start

Fans that trickled into their seats at W.B. Mason Stadium shortly after 1 p.m. missed a show. Not all of the show – the Skyhawks still offered plenty of highlights against Post University on Sept. 10 – only the part when Stonehill's first home game as a Division 1 football program was a competitive swing. In a 76-0 win, that only lasted five plays.

Stonehill rolls to win: 76 points in one game? Stonehill College football team bursts out to a memorable start 

Stonehill's Jarel Washington scores a touchdown past Post University defender Jermaine Tillery during a game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.
Stonehill's Jarel Washington scores a touchdown past Post University defender Jermaine Tillery during a game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Five people safe, two pets dead in early-morning fire that tore through Whitman home

Five people, including three young children, escaped an early-morning fire on West Street that killed two pet cats Thursday.  Whitman Deputy Fire Chief Al Cunningham said someone taking their dog for a morning walk saw the fire and alerted the homeowners before someone called 911. The five people inside were able to get out of the house before firefighters arrived.

Fire tears through Whitman home: Five people safe, two pets dead in early-morning fire that tore through Whitman home

Fire photos: Two-alarm fire damages house on West Street in Whitman 

Whitman firefighters and other fire departments battle a two-alarm house fire at 137 West St. on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
Whitman firefighters and other fire departments battle a two-alarm house fire at 137 West St. on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

This high-tech defense contractor could have left Brockton — Here's why it didn't.

There’s a little piece of Brockton in many Air Force drones, Navy ships and Army tanks. That’s thanks to a little-known company founded here 50 years ago, and that still calls Brockton home. Atrenne designs and builds electrical components for defense and civilian applications. The Brockton area has around 5,400 manufacturing jobs. About 110 of those are at Atrenne’s deceptively large facility on Mupac Drive. “We’re a defense company, protecting the warfighter,” said Jim Tierney, vice president of aerospace and defense systems.

High-tech biz in Brockton: This high-tech defense contractor could have left Brockton — Here's why it didn't.

Photos inside Atrenne: A look inside high-tech Brockton defense contractor

Mark Couto, from Middleboro, a manufacturing engineer with Atrenne in Brockton, inspects new circuit boards made in the company's plant on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022.
Mark Couto, from Middleboro, a manufacturing engineer with Atrenne in Brockton, inspects new circuit boards made in the company's plant on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022.

Spellman's Jack Duffy is one of the most underrated high school football players around

The Cardinal Spellman High football team’s roster lists senior captain Jack Duffy’s position as quarterback. Rosters, specifically at the high school level, are known to take some liberties with the truth. “Quarterback. I also played running back, linebacker, kicker, punter, kick returner, punt returner,” said Duffy following Saturday’s 12-0 win over Nantucket. “Jack can do anything,” said Spellman coach Kahn Chace.

'Jack can do anything': Spellman's Jack Duffy is one of the most underrated high school football players around

Cardinal Spellman players take the field before their game versus Nantucket on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.
Cardinal Spellman players take the field before their game versus Nantucket on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

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.

This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton-area top 5 stories: Food festival; 9/11 remembrance; fire