PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts, May 24 (TNSper) -- The Berkshire Bank issued the following news release: Berkshire Bank, a leading, socially responsible community bank with financial centers in New England and New York, is pleased to announce Jim Kane has joined Berkshire as FVP, Regional Financial Center Manager, servicing the greater Berkshire County area. "We are beyond excited to welcome Jim to the Retail Banking leadership team at Berkshire Bank. In his role, he will oversee 15 financial cent  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Federation of America issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: A recent Consumer Federation of America (CFA) survey has found that most Dignity Memorial funeral homes began posting their price lists on their websites. However, most of these price lists are difficult for consumers to find. The survey findings are part of a new CFA report (New Online Price Disclosures by Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes: Are They Adequate?). "CFA is encouraged   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: A Dominican National, who has resided in both Rhode Island and New Jersey, today admitted to a federal court judge in Providence that he participated in a drug trafficking conspiracy that trafficked cocaine into Rhode Island via the U.S. Postal Service, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Patri Hiciano Felix,  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: A former Plaistow man was sentenced today in federal court for his intent to traffic more than 2 pounds of cocaine in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced. Corey Buckley, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Laplante to 37 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release. Buckley was also or  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: A Nashua man was sentenced on May 11, 2023 in federal court for trafficking methamphetamine in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces. Philip Wetmore, 32, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Samantha D. Elliott to 8 years in federal prison and 4 years of supervised release. On February 3, 2023, pleaded gu  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: A Providence man, who court records show has been convicted multiple times on various felony drug, firearm, and/or assault charges, has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking in fentanyl and crack cocaine, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. According to information presented to the court, in early 2020, while on s  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Two men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a traffic stop in Littleton on March 29, 2023, that resulted in the seizure of 20 kilograms of cocaine. Cornelio Hernandez, 51, of Fort Worth, Texas; and Erasmo Lira-Mendez, 38, a citizen of Mexico, have been indicted on one count of conspiracy to   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: A thirty-eight-year-old Warwick woman today admitted to a federal judge that she participated in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine during which, on at least ten occasions, she sold crystal meth to others, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. According to information presented to the court, between Mar  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LANDDY RODRIGUEZ, also known as "Oso," 37, of Waterbury, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking cocaine and fentanyl. Accordin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 24 -- The Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Joshua S. Levy, issued the following news release: A Somerville man was sentenced on May 17, 2023 for distributing fentanyl and subsequently possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute while being illegally in possession of a loaded firearm. Tevon Ngomba, 30, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 97 months in prison and four years of supervised release. In November 2022, Ngomb  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 24 -- The Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Joshua S. Levy, issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: A Springfield man pleaded guilty on May 17, 2023 in federal court in Boston to charges related to the theft and transportation of stolen catalytic converters and the sale of stolen catalytic converters to core buyers in other states. Jose Torres, a/k/a "Goldy," a/k/a "Goldy Tech," 37, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with c  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 24 -- The Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Joshua S. Levy, issued the following news release: A Worcester man was sentenced on May 17, 2023 for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Johanny Torres-Rojas, 57, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In December 2022, Torres-Rojas pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of and possession with intent to d  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh today announced three key leadership appointments for the Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI). Cristina Aguilera Sandoval, who is currently Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative, will become Executive Director of ORI effective June 16, beco  more

WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CHRISTOPHER LISCIO, 40, of Wallingford, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 251 months of imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for child sexual exploitation and drug trafficking offenses.  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today addressed the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners (NECPUC) in Stowe, Vermont and called for continued support for clean energy and decarbonization efforts nationwide. His remarks to NECPUC addressed the important work ahead on the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for initiatives to lower costs, advance clean energy, and support the implement  more