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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People Leaving Massachusetts For NH Are In For A Rude Awakening
Massachusetts had a plan to get the minimum wage up to $15.00 by January of 2023, and that it did. There is no increase slated for Massachusetts slated for 2024, as the state's minimum wage will remain unchanged. Four other surrounding New England states have respectable minimum wages, except for New Hampshire...
Does Massachusetts Need More Dunkin’ Locations?
I came under fire this morning for suggesting that Massachusetts could use more Dunkin' locations. Pittsfield, Massachusetts in particular could use more of the coffee giant. We currently have six in our city of 42,000.
"Slater and Marjo In The Morning" are lucky enough to have the ear of thousands of listeners in the Berkshire market and there aren't enough Dunkin' locations...
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This Massachusetts Christmas Parade Named Best In U.S.
A city in Massachusetts is considered to host one of the best Christmas parades in the country.
The 70th annual Christmas Parade was held on Nov. 26 in Quincy, Massachusetts.
The Annual Christmas Parade has been a tradition for Quincy families for many years...
10 Massachusetts Slang Out-Of-Staters Won’t Understand
Speaking in Bostonian tongue can be quite frightening to out of towners. Often they're left scratching their head and at the same time pretending to know what the heck you are talking about. Sometimes you need a secret decoder to unscramble the message...
Is Leaving Your Child In The Car Illegal In Massachusetts?
Hi. It's me. I'm the problem, it's me. Those are Taylor Swift lyrics but they apply to me in this little anecdote I'm about to share with you.
I suppose you've got to put yourself out there every once in awhile for the awareness and the common good...
Violators Of This In The Left Lane Will Be Cited In Massachusetts
Is driving too slow in Massachusetts annoying, or annoying and illegal as well?
I remember buying my first Mustang GT as a 20 year-old, my father warned me, "You're gonna get pulled over in that thing"!
Obviously, he was referring to me driving too fast...
Maximum You Can Collect From Unemployment Changed In Massachusetts
The unemployment rate in the state of Massachusetts as of October 2023 is 2.8%, a far cry from 16.9% in April of 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Unemployment claims as of this writing stands at 65,000 in Massachusetts, where the total number of unemployed people sit at 103,000...
Why Massachusetts Residents Are Sticking Their Christmas Trees In Boiling Water
My girlfriend and I are heading out to get our Christmas tree this weekend here in Western Massachusetts and I just was told some tips to ensure they get properly cared for, including sticking them in boiling water.
Fake trees are nice and easy and may not be full of bugs, but there is nothing like that real Christmas tree smell, and sometimes the upkeep may be worth it.
Why Massachu...
This Massachusetts City Lands On ‘Dumbest In America’ List
When one thinks of Massachusetts, I don't believe "stupid" or "dumb" is one of the first things that comes to mind. A friend once told me that life comes down to the capable and the incapable and as rough at that can sound, it's reality.
Can you hack it in the real world or can't you...
Massachusetts #2 In U.S. For Immigration From This Country
Massachusetts has the second largest Brazilian population in the country. Only Florida has more than the commonwealth. Massachusetts currently has 84,214 Brazilians living here, Florida has 105,290.
Brazilians by State
Florida 19%
Massachusetts 18%
California 10%
New Jersey 7%
New York 6%
Other 40%
Why Do Brazilians Choose Massachusetts More So Than Other States?
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