BROCKTON — A Brockton business owner allegedly used $1.5 million in COVID relief money for his own personal gain, including to purchase cryptocurrency, according to the Justice Department.
Middleboro U12 players celebrated after defeating Hanover in the Section 2 title game to advance to the state tournament in Braintree.
After being struck down by the Brockton Board of Zoning Appeals last month, Rockwood Reality Trust still plans to build at least three lots on Bellevue Avenue. “It wasn’t like it was just going to go away because the board voted against it,” said Philip Nessralla, a former Brockton city attorney who represents Rockwood.
Fueled by recovery, a Rockland couple is making fresh, homemade “Non-Alcoholic Mocktails for Everyone” using a variety of juices and flavors through their small business.
In case you missed it, here are five stories from the past week in the Brockton area that resonated with our readers.
Man caught with hundreds of fentanyl pills disguised as Perc in Brockton gets 2 years
A Boston man was sentenced to two years in prison and three years of supervised release for possessing hundreds of fentanyl pills disguised as prescription-grade oxycodone intended for distribution, the Justice Department said. The defendant, Diamondez Pierre, now 24, was stopped and searched his vehicle by police at a traffic stop in Brockton on August 8, 2020. Police recovered a stolen .38 revolver in New Hampshire, about 30 grams of fentanyl and more than a pound and a half of marijuana from Pierre’s vehicle.
Hundreds of fentanyl pills:Man caught with hundreds of fentanyl pills disguised as Perc in Brockton gets 2 years
Gun, pills seized:Gun stolen, fentanyl seized after Brockton traffic stop
Taunton self-taught artist learns ‘art can pay your bills’ after ‘midlife crisis’ at 25
One man’s life frustrations turned into a literal masterpiece that is now funding a new business, QuarterKey.Us. Mason Reverdes, 28, a Brockton native who now lives in Taunton, found himself out of work during the pandemic and was looking for a new position. After two months of trial and error with a new technique Reverdes learned online, QuarterKey.Us was born.
‘Art can pay your bills’:Brockton self-taught artist learns ‘art can pay your bills’ after ‘mid-life crisis’ at 25
Art photos:Taunton artist Mason Reverdes delves deeper into his craft
Family of Easton’s father killed in Govt. Downtown Collapse Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of the 51-year-old construction worker who fell nine stories to his death in the Government Center garage partial collapse in Boston on March 26 filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the two contractors: John Moriarty & Associates and The HYM Investment. Group. , LLC — overseeing garage remodel, Thursday. According to the detailed seven-page lawsuit, Peter F. Monsini, a South Easton man, was an employee of JDC Demolition Company, Inc. (JDC Demolition), one of Moriarty’s subcontractors, at the time of the collapse.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit:Family of Easton’s father killed in Govt. Downtown Collapse Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Family ‘in shock’ Family of Easton man who died in Boston construction accident is ‘in shock’
Convoy honors life of Monsini:Convoy honors the life of Peter Monsini of Easton, who died in a construction accident in Boston
Former Stonehill wide receiver signs contract with Boston
Fresh out of Guilford High School in his Connecticut hometown, Matt Donlan just got an offer to play college baseball. “I went to a camp at Stonehill. I played well,” he recalled. “Coach (Pat) Boen saw something in me and gave me a chance, for which I am eternally grateful because he was the only one who gave me a chance.” After a handful of organizations got in touch contacted Donlan about signing an undrafted free agent deal, the answer to most of those questions was yes, especially when the Boston Red Sox called.
“I grew up a Red Sox fan”:Former Stonehill receiver signs deal with Boston
Brockton woman lives a double life as a custom designer by day and a nurse by night
During the pandemic, Jawanda Evans spent her free time dabbling in her childhood hobby of sewing clothes, which led to the opening of Werthé de Jem. The showroom located at 33 Dover St., Suite 303, was once a mere thought that was transformed into an actual clothing business. The self-taught custom fashion designer began her journey at age 11. Evans’ family taught her the basics of sewing, and her talent developed over time.
Living a double life:Brockton woman lives a double life as a custom designer by day and a nurse by night
‘Feel beautiful and dignified’:Brockton’s self-taught fashion designer wants everyone to ‘feel beautiful and worthy’
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