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.

This Massachusetts Roller Coaster Is One Of The Oldest In The Northeast

I'm not much of a dare devil, but I do enjoy a roller coaster from time to time. The "Tilt-A-Whirl", or "Tea Cups", or anything that spins on something that spins is not for me, though. "The Pirate Ship" makes me kind of sick, too. I'll just stick with roller coasters...

Can You Throw Regular Household Batteries In The Trash In Massachusetts?

While my recycling habits are not the best, I certainly do not hate the planet. With changing rules in Massachusetts, one may get confused about what is safe to go in the trash and/or common recycling bin. I was pondering whether or not to get a new flat screen TV for my children the other day because I couldn't figure out what was wrong with it...

Is This Considered Littering In Massachusetts?

My son and I were on a walk the other day when he was asking me if fruit was ok to throw outside. I think we've all done it at one point, right? I'm not saying right in the middle of the street or even the sidewalk, but maybe walking in the woods...

Do Cops In Massachusetts Have Ticket Quotas?

We were talking about the top 13 reasons why people get pulled over in Massachusetts today on the show. Speeding was most definitely on the list as you would imagine. Last week, "a speeding ticket", was the answer to one of the trivia questions...

That’s Hot: Massachusetts Hit 107 Degrees On This Day

Listeners of "Slater and Marjo In The Morning" may have heard us talking about the later in the week heat that's coming. The temperature was 44F on the way to work on Tuesday morning, but much warmer air is on the way. I'm on the hunt for a ventless AC unit...

Hey Massachusetts, Swapping Your Grill Brush Could Save You A Trip To The ER

Listeners of "Slater and Marjo In The Morning" on Tuesday may have heard us imploring that you get rid of your metal grill brush. It could save you a trip to the hospital. I happen to own a Weber Spirit, the 200 series, ya know, the little guy, and I needed some supplies including new flavorizer bars...

Why Are Massachusetts Fire Hydrants Different Colors? A Good Reason

When I lived in the eastern part of Massachusetts, I noticed that pretty much all of the fire hydrants were red. I mean, I think if you ask a group of random people what color a fire hydrant is, most would say "red". But, Not All Fire Hydrants Are Red...

Here’s When You Have To Pay Tax On Food And Clothing In Massachusetts

My friend Mike and I were having a conversation about state income tax the other day. Some states have it, some do not. Massachusetts does, Florida, for example, does not. It seems as though, whether federal or state, the government will get their money one way or another...

This Is Why This Massachusetts Beach Smells So Bad

Growing up near the ocean was a treat I'd say. So many memories of packin' up the station wagon and heading to the beach with my family as a kid. The other thing I remember? The smell that often plagued our beloved public beach. Cities obviously cannot help where they are geographically located, but there is just something about the Swampscott/Lynn/Nahant area, right...

Can Passengers Drink Alcohol In A Limousine In Massachusetts?

We all know by now that drinking and driving is no joke. Some people even think "drunk" can be subjective, but buzzed driving is drunk driving. Alcohol absolutely impairs your ability to operate a vehicle or really anything for that matter. Drunk driving is still a serious problem in this country despite efforts by law enforcement to curb it...