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
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Staggering Stats For Massachusetts Homes With Oil Heat
The price of your home heating fuel source is probably on your mind living in cold Massachusetts.
The Average House In Massachusetts Burns 5 Gallons a Day; If it's Really Cold, Then 10 Gallons a day is Possible!
Crude prices as of this writing are anywhere between $75-$80 a barrel...
The 10 Highest Paying Jobs In Massachusetts
Money certainly doesn't buy you happiness, but it certainly helps. The wealth gap in the country seems to be wider than ever and the country is dealing with massive inflation. Being on the list of the ten highest paying jobs in Massachusetts might help...
40 Things That Are Illegal To Toss In The Trash In Massachusetts
De-cluttering my house as of late is a stark reminder of the rules in Massachusetts.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance.
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This Harmless Act Is Illegal In Massachusetts Bars
Ever sing karaoke at a restaurant or bar in Massachusetts? It probably was a fun time, wasn't it? I bet it wasn't for the owner if they weren't licensed.
Karaoke Is Often Highly Illegal In Massachusetts Bars
A friend of mine who owned a restaurant in western Massachusetts once told me he got whacked for either playing unlicensed music for the public or hosting karaoke, I forget which...
New Prison Law In Massachusetts Takes Effect Dec. 1
Massachusetts along with four other states in the U.S. now allow incarcerated individuals to make phone calls from prison for free. The new law takes effect on Dec. 1, 2023.
I remember in the '90s getting collect calls from a Massachusetts state prison when I was working at my high school radio station. Rad...
Do Mountain Lions Exist In Massachusetts?
Mountain Lions are most active in the winter, but are they real in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts residents over the years claimed to have see a mountain lion. Did they really see one or did they think what they saw was a mountain lion? We'll explore this...
2024 Minimum Wage Confusion In Massachusetts?
We certainly do not want to be the spreader of misinformation, however, there is a staffing company reporting that the minimum wage in Massachusetts is going up $1.25.
Massachusetts just incrementally crawled to $15.00 on January 1, 2023 which was supposed to remain unchanged for awhile...
Mass. Has 4 Cities With The Fastest Selling Homes In U.S.
The housing shortage in Massachusetts is a real thing depending on where you live in the commonwealth. Some spots are hotter than others when it comes to the real estate market, some are cooler.
Market correction after the pandemic is happening, but real estate is still hot in Massachusetts...
10 Risky Spots For Slip And Fall Accidents In Massachusetts
We live in a sue happy society for sure, but what is the only thing in life that can replace a major loss? Money. Can you think of another? Plus, when it's money that's lost, such as wages, it needs to be replaced.
For the sake of this post we'll talk about slip and fall accidents...
Gun Lovers Can’t Deny This Massachusetts Statistic
I feel like I have to preface this post by saying that I'm a second amendment guy.
Massachusetts is no joke when it comes to strict gun laws. Touting that it's the sixth toughest state in nation, the commonwealth is at it again.
The House recently passed a new gun reform bill, 120-38 was the vote...