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

Ominous Artifacts Remain On Mass. Utility Poles

There was a brief tornado watch in western Massachusetts on Saturday and someone on social media was asking about the siren warning system. On a walk recently, I looked up and said what the heck is that cone shaped thing on the telephone pole...

The ‘Most Unusual’ Death In Massachusetts’ History

My partner and I are both widowed with a newly blended family of five children. We often talk about our respected spouse's passing, so death comes up a lot in conversation. My wife died of breast cancer and her husband succumbed to injuries from a 25 foot fall off a ladder...

Mass. Residents Angered Over Upgrade To USPS Delivery Vehicles

LED lights are just too bright. Yes, they illuminate the road better, but at what cost? LED headlights have replaced halogen lights over the years, and some are just obnoxious. Headlights on USPS vehicles are insanely bright since they switched to LED A halogen bulb puts out about 1,000 lumens...

This Type Of Tire is Illegal In Mass.

It's tax free weekend in Massachusetts and lots of local businesses and patrons alike are taking advantage of extra savings this Saturday and Sunday. The commonwealth is forgoing the 6.25% sales tax on individual items less than $2500. We had the local tire guy on the air this morning and we got to talking about studded snow tires when he reminded us about the rules in Massachusetts. Th... Read Mo

The Beach In Mass. Known For The ‘Biggest Waves’

It's August in Massachusetts and there's plenty of summer left. I like the heat, do you? There are lots of things to love about the bay state and coastal beaches are on that list. Mass. is not known for beaches with huge waves, but there are some... ...

Dave Portnoy’s 21 Favorite Mass. Pizza Shops

One bite, everybody knows the rules. One of the most satisfying things on the internet, if you love pizza like me, is Barstool's Dave Portnoy's pizza reviews. They're just so entertaining. So, here we go! Here Are Massachusetts' Best Pizza Shops According To Barstool's Dave Portnoy...

AR-15 Used In Robbery Of Mass. Walmart

A suspect is being held without bail and facing multiple charges stemming from an early morning robbery at a North Adams, MA Walmart Supercenter. An AR-15 was in the duffel bag he demanded the clerk put the money in Just after 7:00 a.m. o...

Are Mass. Pike Cameras Clocking Your Speed?

Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more a part of life. Toll booth workers have been replaced in Massachusetts for awhile now due to electronic toll gantries. I was recently pulled over the old fashioned way on the Massachusetts Turnpike and was lucky enough to get a warning...

Mass. Cannot Spell These 20 Words

When I was a kid, I used to hate to read. Maybe it was an early onset of ADHD, but no matter what I read, I found it hard to keep engaged. With the lack of reading, though, comes an arrested vocabulary and poor spelling skills. I will say, however, some words are just HARD to spell especially with our tricky English language...

Mass. Homeless Population Ranks Highest In America

Massachusetts' accolades for things like health care, minimum wage, and education are a reality, but so is the homeless population. The number homeless people or "unhoused people" has been a topic as of late, not only in Massachusetts, but the entire country. The...