Marjo

I’m a native of the Berkshires, who grew up in Williamstown and attended Berkshire Community College after high school. I’ve spent the past 12 years in the restaurant business, and my love of people and passion for working with the public has me very excited to interact with the community on this new platform. I’m a lover of all things sports, including a borderline obsession with the Dallas Cowboys. I love to run and play golf (neither of which I excel at) and my free time is spent hanging out with my giant fur baby Bam Bam, a 115 pound St. Bernard mix. I’m a total foodie that got the travel bug at a young age and to this day enjoy exploring the world with my crazy band of friends.

Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Skipper

Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pet of the Week is Skipper, a handsome 1-year-old hound mix with an exuberant nature who Berkshire Humane Staff refer to as a lovable goofball. Skipper gets ...

This Beautiful Flowering Plant is Illegal to Pick in Massachusetts

These days, we know what plants ARE legal in Massachusetts (insert recreational marijuana joke here) but what about plants that are not legal in the Bay State? In doing some research, there is actually a list of 141 plants that are on the "prohibited plant" list in Massachusetts according to the state's Department of Agricultural Resources...

Massachusetts is known for many things. It's a state known for its rich history, beautiful scenery, world-renowned colleges, and iconic sports teams, but one thing Massachusetts is not known for is its love of dogs. Yup, that's right, Massachusetts hates dogs...

Seven Absolutely Hilarious Times That SNL Sketches Mocked Massachusetts

Massachusetts is famous for many things, however, as many things as the state is famous for, its residents are mocked for just as many things, or more! From that signature accent to its rapid sports fan and rude drivers, Massachusetts residents give folks plenty of material to work with...

Berkshire Humane Society Pet(s) of the Week: Sass & Dwight

Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pets of the Week is the duo of Sass and Dwight. This pair of 5-year-old...

18 Groundbreaking Inventions & Firsts You Didn’t Know Came from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is famous for many things. The Boston Tea Party, terrible accents, and rapid sports fans, just to name a few. But besides the obvious, did you know Massachusetts is famous for the invention and development of many items, most still in existence today? ...

The Largest, “Most Giant” Tree on the East Coast is Located in Massachusetts

The natural beauty of Massachusetts is something that residents and visitors enjoy year-round. From the rolling hills of the Berkshires to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts' landscapes are exquisite. One thing that makes the landscape in Massachusetts unique is the variety of trees and the cycle most go through in the course of the year...

Eight Pets that Are Extremely Illegal to Keep as Pets in Massachusetts

There are tons of weird laws in Massachusetts pertaining to everything from exploding golf balls to when you're allowed to take a bath. Many of them are out of date and have just never been revisited because, well, lawmakers are busy doing other things...

It’s Illegal to Play with These On Massachusetts Golf Courses

Massachusetts loves to golf. While the season might be shorter than in southern golf destinations once the snow melts and spring hits, golfers can't wait to get out there. If it's a good year the season can stretch well into October, which is a great time of year to play, as long as ground crews can keep up with those falling leaves. While...

These Are the Ten Safest Cities and Towns in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is statistically one of the safest states in the county, coming in at number seven in a ranking by U.S. News and World Reports. In fact, New England as a whole reported the lowest number of instances of violent crime and property crime per year. So wh...