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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Brockton driving school owner pleads guilty to RMV scheme, paying more than $20K in bribes
A 71-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday, June 11, in federal court in Boston to charges he bribed a Brockton Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) road test examiner to issue drivers licenses to people who did not pass — or some cases even take — their road test, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney's office announced in a written statement. Carlos Cardoso, 71, of Brockton, pleaded guilty to one count each of honest services mail fraud and conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud, the U.S. Attorney's office wrote. Cardoso was the owner of a driving school when he paid more than $20,000 in cash bribes to a road test examiner at the Brockton RMV service center to misrepresent or manufacture road test scores, causing the RMV to mail drivers licenses to thousands of unqualified individuals, the U.S Attorney's office said. Honest mail services fraud and conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud provides for a prison sentence of up to 20 years each. Cardoso is scheduled for sentencing on Sept. 11, 2025. On Feb. 15, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reported that the RMV had determined 2,100 drivers were given road test passing scores by two road test examiners at the Brockton Service Center without taking the road test. The state sent letters to those customers who did not complete the road test and notified them that they would be required to take and pass a road test within 10 days. Those who did not take the road test within 10 days would have their licenses suspended. Of the 1,074 road tests conducted for the more than 2,000 drivers involved, 381 people passed their exam while 693 failed, according to reporting by WCVB. This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Driving school owner pleads guilty to Brockton RMV bribery scheme
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Beware of parking ticket scam in Massachusetts, police warns
LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Police departments are warning of a new scam that is targeting Massachusetts drivers. Victims of the scam have received a text message claiming they have unpaid parking tickets, owe tolls, or license suspension and must report to their nearest RVM to pay them. Police are advising drivers to look at the sender's information before responding to any message. Woman dead after apartment fire on Franklin Street in Westfield U.S. government agency websites end with .gov. You will never get a text message about an overdue RMV payment. If you do receive a text like this, the Hampden County Sheriff's Office states to do the following: If you get a text like this: Do NOT click any links or reply Delete the message or mark it as spam Report it to your cell provider (by forwarding to 7726) or the FTC at Verify directly by visiting your state's official RMV/DMV website – never trust info from a suspicious text. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New RMV center in Milford promises faster service, more space
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles recently announced that it's moving its Milford service center, effective later this month. Starting Monday, June 23, the Milford RMV will operate from a 9,176-square-foot office at 138 South Main St., according to a community announcement. All appointments and road tests scheduled for that date or later will take place there. The current Milford RMV office, which will soon close, is at 14 Beach St. 'As we continue working to enhance the customers' experience at our service centers, the Milford relocation is one of three scheduled relocations planned for this year,' said Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie, in a statement. The new location includes several updates to enhance safety, accessibility and customer experience, according to the announcement. There are 17 customer service counters, as well as a separate business-to-business area for commercial customers. Other upgrades include the addition of an employee wellness room and real-time indoor air quality monitoring. 'So much to celebrate': Mass. RMV unveils new license plate marking "250 Years of Independence" Despite the new Milford office, the RMV is recommending that customers 'skip the trip' and visit RMV's Online Service Center at More than 60 transactions can be executed there, including renewing a driver's license, renewing a registration, paying a citation, requesting a hearing, accessing a variety of transactions for businesses, and when an in-person visit is necessary, scheduling an appointment. If you have scheduled an appointment online, the RMV encourages you to prepare for your reservation by going to for transaction information, forms, applications, and instructions, according to the announcement. This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on The Milford Daily News: Drivers in Milford: RMV is opening a new location with upgrades
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What's open and closed on Memorial Day in Massachusetts?
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Memorial Day is an American holiday set aside to honor the men and women who served in the Armed Forces with their lives, which means some businesses and services are closed on Monday. There's a specific way to fly your US flag on Memorial Day: What to know Banks, federal offices, libraries, post offices, and all municipal buildings will be closed, along with the RMV, schools, and even the stock market. Costco will be closed on Memorial Day, but the majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to bring in customers with big promotional sales. Most restaurants will also be open on Memorial Day. Most FedEx and UPS pickup and delivery services will also not be available on Monday, though some special services will be accessible. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
What's open and what's closed in Massachusetts on Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Today, Massachusetts is honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country in a number of ways, including the annual display of 37,000 flags on Boston Common, as well as numerous parades in cities and towns across the state. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts on Memorial Day, which is a federal and state holiday. Is the post office open today? The post office is closed for Memorial Day. Are stores open on Memorial Day? Blue laws in Massachusetts require most retailers to close on some holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, but stores are allowed to open for normal hours on Memorial Day. Are supermarkets open on Memorial Day? Grocery stores are open, though some of their pharmacies may be closed or have limited hours. Are liquor stores open on Memorial Day in Massachusetts? Liquor stores are only allowed to sell alcohol after noon on Memorial Day. Is the RMV open on Memorial Day? If you're trying to get a Real ID, it will have to wait until Tuesday. All RMV offices in Massachusetts are closed on Memorial Day. Are libraries open on Memorial Day? Most libraries are closed on Memorial Day, including the Boston and Worcester public library systems. MBTA Memorial Day schedule If you're taking the MBTA around Boston on Memorial Day, the subway and bus will run on a Sunday schedule. The Commuter Rail is running on a weekend schedule. There will be no ferry service from Hingham to Boston. The Hingham/Hull/Logan ferry to Boston will run on a Sunday schedule, and ferries servicing East Boston, Charlestown, Lynn, Winthrop and Quincy will be on a weekend schedule.
