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Business Wire
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Sexton Joins FTNE as Vice President and Trust Officer
MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fiduciary Trust of New England ('FTNE') is pleased to announce that Elisabeth Sexton has joined the firm as Vice President and Trust Officer. Based in Manchester, Elisabeth will collaborate closely with Investment Officers to support FTNE's trust clients. 'Elisabeth's thoughtful approach to client service and deep experience in trust administration will be valuable to our clients and team,' said Michael Costa, President and CEO of Fiduciary Trust of New England. Share Sexton brings significant experience in trust and relationship management. Before joining FTNE, she served as a Trust Advisor at Loring, Wolcott & Coolidge. Earlier in her career, she held roles in trust and portfolio administration and relationship management positions at Boston Financial Management, Cambridge Trust Company, and Wellesley Investment Partners. 'Elisabeth's thoughtful approach to client service and deep experience in trust administration will be valuable to our clients and team,' said Michael Costa, President and CEO of Fiduciary Trust of New England. 'We are pleased to welcome her to FTNE.' Sexton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religious Studies from the College of the Holy Cross and a Juris Doctor from New England School of Law. She is an active member of the Salem Historical Society and the Salem Athenaeum. About Fiduciary Trust of New England Fiduciary Trust of New England is a New Hampshire-chartered trust company. The firm combines the 140 years of experience and independence of its affiliate, Fiduciary Trust Company, with the favorable trust and tax laws of New Hampshire. FTNE's capabilities include customized wealth planning, investment management, trust and estate services, and family office services. FTNE has been named a 'Best Trust Company' and a 'Most Advisor-Friendly Trust Company' by Wealth Advisor. For information about FTNE's services, please contact Michael Costa at 603-495-4320 or costa@

Sky News AU
25-06-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
‘Economically clueless' Jim Chalmers warns states on potential GST reform
Former NSW Labor treasurer Michael Costa discusses Treasurer Jim Chalmers' warning states on potential GST reform, labelling him as 'economically clueless'.

Sky News AU
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Real leadership': Donald Trump is ‘brilliantly' handling LA riots
Former NSW Labor treasurer Michael Costa says US President Donald Trump has shown 'real leadership' on the LA riots. Mr Costa told Sky News host Andrew Bolt that Donald Trump will 'split the Democrats'. 'I think Donald Trump's played this brilliantly politically.'
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Johnstown Polkafest returns with bands, dancing and food for 27th year
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Thousands are expected to turn out for one of Johnstown's most rhythmic and lively traditions when the 27th annual PolkaFest returns to Peoples Natural Gas Park from May 30 through June 1. The three-day event promises a high-energy lineup of nationally recognized polka performers, local and regional favorites, and a variety of musical styles from Polish and Slovenian to German and even rock. With Grammy-nominated musicians and alternating sets, Polkafest has become one of the few festivals in the country to blend tradition and modern polka styles seamlessly. The 2025 lineup includes the Don Wojtila Band, The Polka Family Band, Tony Blazonczyk's New Phaze, Michael Costa & The Beat, The Zolkas, Buffalo Concertina All Stars, John Stevens Doubleshot, and Johnstown Button Box. Beyond music, attendees can enjoy ethnic foods, craft vendors, and plenty of space for dancing. Admission is $5 on Friday and Saturday, while Sunday is free. All minors accompanied by an adult get in free on any day. Traditionally held on the weekend after Memorial Day, the festival draws an estimated 10,000 visitors annually and delivers a boost to the local economy through hotel stays, dining, and tourism spending. For more information, attendees can contact Lisa Rager, executive director at Visit Johnstown, at 814-536-7993 ext. 101 or by email at lrager@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Sky News AU
28-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Albanese had ‘no choice' but to give WA gas project the green light
Former NSW Labor treasurer Michael Costa says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had 'no choice' but to extend the life of the North West Shelf gas project. Labor has approved a bid by major Australian oil and gas company Woodside to extend the life of the North West Shelf gas project until 2070. 'It's been a fiasco over the last few three or four years on this issue,' Mr Costa said. 'That's really the pressure from Western Australia, they want to get on with it, and the unions, I might add.'