Monte Belmonte Joins New England Public Media

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Former SAGA COMMUNICATIONS Triple A WRSI (THE RIVER)/NORTHAMPTON, MA’ morning host MONTE BELMONTE has joined NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC MEDIA (News-Talk-Classical-Jazz WFCR and News-Talk WNNZ-A/SPRINGFIELD, MA) to host and executive produce a new show and podcast to launch later this WINTER. Another former WRSI host, KALIIS SMITH, will co-host the show and serve as digital producer.

“When you listen to MONTE BELMONTE, you hear not only a great host with a devotion to his craft, but also a person who is committed to building and bolstering his community,” said NEPM President MATT ABRAMOVITZ. “Sharing the unique voices and stories of our region and using the airwaves for the common good is what public media is all about. We are excited to have MONTE bring his enthusiasm and love of western MASSACHUSETTS to NEPM each day.”

“I’ve been a huge fan of NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC MEDIA since I moved west of WORCESTER 20 years ago,” said BELMONTE. “The station’s trusted reputation and broad reach was a big draw for me, as was the opportunity to work alongside people I’ve known and admired for years. I’m excited to get to work building a new show that’s all about celebrating what’s good about living here, meeting interesting neighbors and being a better community because of it.”

“MONTE will help us to meet the expressed desire of our audience for additional local content,” said Dir./Content TONY DUNNE. “This new show will be a space where you and your friends and neighbors can get together and share your love of life here in western MASS. I can’t think of anyone better to take us on this journey than MONTE. He has a gift for connecting us all through his humor, wit, and compassion.”

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