Slater

Slater is one half of "Slater & Marjo In The Morning", Berkshire County's live and local, super interactive morning show for Pittsfield and beyond. You'll find Slater, who always has a ton of questions, writing about anything that is happening in Massachusetts! After losing his wife to breast cancer in 2020, Slater is a single Dad of two young boys and is super passionate about people, local radio, and just life in general! Fun Slater facts: -Loves Pizza and Cheeseburgers -Loves the band Oasis -Loves to be outside -Loves Netflix -Loves Comedy -Loves Grapefruit Seltzer -Loves Dunkin' -Loves to play guitar and sing -Loves golf -Is Empathetic and Narcissistic at the same time

Don’t Fall For This AMEX Scam In Mass.

I almost fell for this AMEX scam that Massachusetts residents may be experiencing. This guy new my name and everything. It's getting harder and harder to tell what is real or fake in the tech age. I am constantly answering questions for my aging in-laws and now I'm the one struggling lol...

Mass. Redemption Centers Will Not Accept These Items

The bottle bill did not pass in Massachusetts in 2024. If it had passed, some things would have changed. The bottle and can deposit amount would have gone to 10 cents instead of 5 cents. It has been five cents a can since 1983. Some states do not have redemption programs...

Popular National Retailer Opening New Location In Mass.

The company formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory is opening a new location in Berkshire County. The company made its name selling discounted coats in a factory style setting more than 50 years ago. Now known as 'Burlington' Deals. Brands...

Melania Trump’s Outfit Was Designed By Massachusetts Man

President Trump is back in The White House and the inauguration was held on Monday with plenty of things to make headlines. The outfit that Melania Trump wore caught the eyes of viewers and was good for plenty of memes. That out fit was designed by a Massachusetts resident...

Boston’s Biggest Bank Robbery Ever

Movies about bank heists are rampant. "The Town", "Heat", and "Point Break" are just a few that come to mind. What was Massachusetts' biggest bank robbery? It was 75 years ago today in Boston, Massachusetts. At one point, the Brinks heist was considered the crime of the century and authorities said the robbery was so smooth they swore it was an inside job...

Pittsfield Man Arrested For Carjacking In Target Parking Lot

A Pittsfield man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after he attempted to steal a motor vehicle. Officers in Lanesborough responded to the parking lot of Target around 1:30 p.m. yesterday for a reported carjacking. Earl N. Kirchner, 64, of Pittsfield has been charged with carjacking (felony), assault and battery, and assault and battery on a police officer, according to a press release by the Lane

New York’s Amish Women Must Obey These Rules

The number of Amish people in the America has increased over the years, but not every state has Amish population. New York state has a fast growing number of Amish. There are no Amish communities in Massachusetts, however. Amish in NY Conewango Valley-the oldest settlement in New York ... Read More ...

10 Most Popular Baby Boy Names In Massachusetts

The generation you're born into will largely predict the name you're given. Does this sound right or am I completely full of it? For the most part, I think this is true. Baby names trend just like your kitchen design. The ten most popular baby names in Massachusetts have been released for 2024...

Hear This Code In Mass. Hospitals And Leave Immediately

While roaming the halls of a Massachusetts hospital, you may hear people over the loud speaker system paging for doctors, nurses or other hospital staff's assistance. You may hear the color code warning system from time to time. I was visiting a patient in the psych ward of a hospital in Massachusetts a few times and have heard staff alerting of danger...

New Mass. Law Would Eliminate Renters Pay Rule

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts wants to make it as affordable as she can for people to rent in the commonwealth. The median rent in this state is $3,150 which is about a $1,000 more than the nation's average according to Zillow. The new law, if passed, would do away with renter paid broker's fees starting in fiscal year 2026...