Slater

Hi, I’m Slater, and if I didn’t love my job I would not get up at 4:30 every morning (believe me)! I try my hardest to keep you informed and entertained from 6-10 Monday through Friday on Live 95.9! Fun facts: I regularly check my pulse. I love buying new shoes. I host trivia nights for Bob Heck Entertainment. I sleep with the fan on medium. I love The Beatles. I’m built like a coat rack. I have gray hair and a red beard. My favorite movie is “The Blues Brothers.” I love sushi. I love steak. I’m really good at fastpitch wiffle ball.

The List Of Massachusetts’ And New England’s Most Stolen Vehicles

The feeling can only be described as total violation. Right? I remember some summers ago, there were reports of vehicles being broken into around my neighborhood. Sure enough, I was going to work one morning only to find my glove compartment and center console wide open accompanied with my stuff strewn all over the vehicle...

An Open Letter To The Western Mass. Driving Range Where My Card Was Declined

It was a nice Sunday afternoon and I had planned on taking the kids to play some mini-golf. Baker's Golf in Lanesborough offers the best of both worlds as they have a driving range as well. My oldest son has been playing with my golf clubs in the back yard as of late, so he insisted that I teach him how to hit golf balls rather than play mini-golf...

10 Phrases Only Massachusetts People Would Understand

Depending on where you were lucky enough to grow up in here in the United States, I'm sure you have some unique thing that derives from your location. Growing up on the north shore of Boston, we sure have some funny little things about us, language being one...

Is It Illegal To Leave Tire Marks On The Street In Massachusetts?

I get it, some people love their muscle cars and trucks. They're super fun to drive and if you like loud, you've got the whole thing! At first I thought it was the shadow of powerlines making those black marks all over some Pittsfield streets...

Is It Illegal To Park In Front Of Someone’s House In Massachusetts?

I run into this situation every Halloween when I'm looking park my car. Yes, there is no trick-or-treating in my neighborhood due to a lack of houses with kids. So, we hop in the car every year and head down the road to neighborhood with bustling Halloween activity...

Here’s The Difference Between Yellow And White Speed Limit Signs In Massachusetts

I was taking a run after the radio show on Thursday when I noticed a yellow "speed" sign on the side of the road. I guess I had never noticed it wasn't white before? I was pulled over for speeding a month ago, so I guess I'm super sensitive to speed limit signs at the moment...

The Caller ID Says Newton, Massachusetts…Beware Of This Scam

I am absolutely one of those guys who never answers their phone if I don't recognize the number. It's not that I have anything to be paranoid about, I just am. 😄 Unless I'm sort of expecting a call from someone that I'm unfamiliar with, I don't answer. I mean...

Human Remains Identified In Pittsfield As Missing Man

In the Live 95.9 morning news on Wednesday was the fact that a Morningview Drive resident contacted the Pittsfield Police after possible human remains were found close to their home on Mother's Day. Shorty after 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Pittsfield Police released the following information regarding the identification of those remains...

Is It Legal In Massachusetts To Blow Grass Clippings Onto The Street?

When you have children, mowing the lawn can sometimes act as nice alone time. Yes, spring is here and the grass needs to be cut, unless you're participating in "No Mow May". What Is 'No Mow May'? “No Mow May” is a quick and catchy name for a movement that aims far beyond not mowing the yard for a month. It’s more than ...

This Was The Coldest Day In Massachusetts History

Mother's Day came and went this year and it was chilly! Yes, I know chilly is subjective, but 58 and windy in May sucks. 😂 Low relative humidity is prompting a red flag warning as this weather is conducive to fire spread. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or w...