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Slater
Anxious For Your Refund? Massachusetts’ Tax Season Has Started
If you're lucky enough to get a tax return every year like myself, you probably file as soon as you can. For folks who owe year after year, you're probably gonna wait until the last minute 😁.
Last year's tax returns were probably a little good to you thanks to some COVID tax breaks; however, this year's return may be a little lighter. The ch...
You Might Not Get Arrested, But You’ll Get Fined For This In Massachusetts
I should have gotten out of bed just a little earlier one day last week. Because I was running a little late, I did a lackluster job cleaning the snow off of my vehicle. I guess I was hoping that the snow would just blow off the roof on the way to work...
Lanesborough Fire Department Ice Fishing Derby Details
I don't love to fish, but I know Berkshire County does.Yes, the annual Lanesborough Ice Fishing Derby is back!
It’s that time of year again! Come join the Lanesborough Volunteer Firemen’s Association for our 9th annual Ice Fishing Derby! Great fami...
Massachusetts’ Wealthiest Person Is Worth A Cool $20 Billion; No, It’s Not Robert Kraft
Listeners of "Slater and Marjo In The Morning" may have heard some chatter regarding the big Mega Millions winning ticket being sold in Belchertown, MA on Tuesday at a local Stop & Shop there.
Massachusetts has sold merely winning tickets (jackpot) since Mega Millions' inception. Th...
This Is When Massachusetts Should Call ‘988’ Instead Of ‘911’
It's January. It's gray. It's cold and snowy. For some people winter is great time, but for some, it's time of mental discomfort.
SAD or Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you'r...
Berkshire County Winter Weather Advisory; Early Dismissal Information
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Wednesday, January 25, 2023. This time the snow is expected later in the day, unlike the last storm. This is prompting some early dismissals across the county.
Wednesday: Snow showers early will become steadier snow for the afternoon...
Who’s Responsible For Clearing Fire Hydrants In Massachusetts?
Winter is here and the snow has officially arrived. Three storms now here in Western Massachusetts as snow lovers beg for more. With the snow, however, comes some safety issues. Roads need to be cleared, and another big one, fire hydrants. They must be visible and accessible...
Pond Hockey Tournament Coming To Western Massachusetts
Listeners of "Slater and Marjo In The Morning" on Tuesday may have been made aware for the first time of a really cool family event coming to Southern Berkshire County.
Alex Regen, a New Jersey native whose parents own a cabin in Monterey, MA, played hockey in college and is the man behind this whole thing...
Pittsfield Trash Pick Up Delayed, Water Main Break Info; More Snow Coming Wednesday
Students who were hoping for a snow day on Friday had to wait until Sunday afternoon when Pittsfield Superintendent Joe Curtis issued his robocall announcing Monday's school closure due to the then impending storm.
In South County, the snowy weather was not enough, however, to close Lee or Lenox public schools...
Berkshire County School Closings For Monday, January 23, 2023
A winter storm warning remains in effect for Berkshire County on Monday, January 23, 2023.
Snow this morning will transition to snow showers this afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%...