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.

Elevated Fire Risk In Effect For The Berkshires, Don’t Blow Off These Warnings

They promised us good weather this week. Well, "good weather" is subjective, right? I should say, for anyone like me, this week's forecast is awesome. FINALLY! Monday's forecast is sunny and 66! By Thursday, it'll be sunny and 82. With that nice and sunny forecast comes dry air and gusty winds, however...

This Vaccinated Massachusetts Toddler Just Contracted Chickenpox, Should Parents Be Worried?

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020, no one seemed to care about anything else, and rightfully so, I suppose. The race to a vaccine and then to vaccinate against the novel coronavirus was on. Soon after folks were "double-jabbed" with either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, (Johnson & Johnson a single shot), some were still getting infected with SARS-CoV-2, a "breakthr

Mother And Child Look-A-Like Contest WINNER: Ryan And Parker!

The Live 95.9 Mother and Child Look-A-Like Contest was back just in time for Mother's Day Weekend! This year the grand prize was a $500 shopping spree to Charland Jewelers, brunch at Lift Bistro Pub, and a hanging basket from Jaeschke's. CONGRATS TO OUR 2022 WINNER, RYAN MCCRAVEY AND PARKER LAMONT...

Pittsfield Police Arrest Juvenile On Gun Charges

On Thursday around 7:00 p.m. members of the Pittsfield Police Department Anti-Crime Unit observed a suspicious party on Francis Avenue. The party was wearing a black ski-mask and was seen entering a convenience store. Officers observed that the party appeared to be carrying a handgun in the front of his pants...

Massachusetts State Police Present A Car Seat Install And Inspection

I remember taking my newborn baby boy for a ride in the car for the first time. I was not mortified, but close. Did I install the car seat properly? Are the straps to tight? Is it tilted correctly? Did I do the tether system properly...

Massachusetts State Police Announce Sobriety Checkpoint For Weekend Of 5/6

The Massachusetts State Police via their Facebook page have announced another sobriety checkpoint. This time it's for the upcoming weekend of Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7. The Massachusetts State Police do sobriety checkpoints to keep intoxicated drivers off the road...

Get Busted For Illegally Using This To Park In Massachusetts And You’ll Pay Dearly

We all know what it looks like. The stenciled white wheelchair against the blue background. The handicap symbol or disabled person's symbol is nationally recognized, and rightfully so. So many people were fraudulently using disabled people's placards, that in 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker had to up the penalties for the misuse...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Ranks Number 1 In This Poll

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker may not be seeking reelection, but it looks as though he is going out on top. On November 8th of this year, Massachusetts will decide its next governor. Baker, basically citing pandemic fatigue, has decided not to run, neither will Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito...

Did Berkshire County, Massachusetts Witness A Rarity This Morning?

Marjo and I opened up Monday's show talking about what we saw in the sky this morning. When I was getting in my truck to head to work this morning, I saw a rainbow and thought, "Jeez, I don't think I've ever seen a rainbow this early in the morning"...

Can You Get An OUI Riding A Lawn Mower In Massachusetts?

Lawn mowing season is here, in fact, I just had my Scag Tiger Cat serviced at HD Reynolds in Cheshire. My son Liam who just lives to mow the lawn with his dad is over the moon that the grass is getting longer. I remember the Kid Rock song "I Am The Bullgod" singing about needing to go and cut the lawn but before he does he's gotta fire up a joint...