Monte Belmonte
Host & Executive ProducerMonte Belmonte is host and executive producer of NEPM's The Fabulous 413. He was born and raised in Massachusetts and has been a radio host in western Massachusetts for the last 20 years — the last 17 of them as host of Mornings with Monte on The River 93.9/WRSI.
During his time as host of Mornings with Monte, he developed several local fundraising campaigns, including the annual pre-Thanksgiving “Monte’s March” for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Monte also serves as the volunteer president of the board of the nonprofit Shea Theater Arts Center in his hometown of Great Falls (Turners Falls), Massachusetts. He is married to Smith College Spanish lecturer Melissa Belmonte, and has three incredibly creative kids, Atticus, Enzo and Pax.
You can reach Monte at monte@nepm.org.
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We speak with 6 Bricks cannabis dispensary owner about ballot question 8, discuss the collaboration between musicians and authors for the "Lit Salon" series, and check in with organizers of the Northampton Survival Center. -
Nadia Milleron is running for the Mass. 1st district seat in the U.S. House, ArtsHub for Western Mass is supporting local artists, and Mr. Universe discusses Star Trek actor losses, politics and a newly discovered dwarf planet. -
The 8th annual Montague Soapbox Races take place Nov. 1, we learn some spooky local witch history with the Hadley Historical Society -
"A Happening VI: SALVAGE" is this weekend at the Shea Theater, Hardwick Vineyard & Winery approaches 30 years of business, Rep. McGovern sends updates from Congress. -
UMass professor will lead the science team to develop the NASA's new PRIMA telescope, Ken Burns will join a fundraiser for the Northampton Community Music School, and Merriam-Webster releases the newest Scrabble dictionary. -
We speak to all candidates on the ballot for the Mass. gubernatorial race: incumbent Gov. Maura Healey, Republican Mike Minogue, and independent Andrea James. -
We speak with museum staff at newly-renovated Berkshire Museum and catch a "Surprise Serenade" with a string quartet of Tanglewood fellows. -
Live Music Friday with the animated Doctor Gasp, an interactive performance "The Teaspoon Brigade," Field Lenox this weekend, and conversation with MGM Springfield President Louis Theros. -
Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith of NEPM's The Fabulous 413 speaks to MGM Springfield President Louis Theros over casino sale and ongoing litigation involving the city. -
The 4th annual FAB Passion Fashion Week comes to Springfield, artist Brett Kelly brings his exhibit, "Gourdfolk Fest" to 50 Arrow Gallery, and Rep. Jim McGovern provides updates from Congress.
