Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: City of Northampton
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 9
- Current Vacancies: 1
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Large | Emily “Lemy” Coffin | Elected | January 1st, 2024 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | Elected Representative |
| At Large | K. Christopher Hellman | Elected | January 1st, 2024 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | Elected Representative |
| Mayoral Appointee | Brian Adams | Appointed | Not Verified | Not Verified | Chair |
| Recreation Commission Representative | Julia Chevan | Commission Representative | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Planning Board Representative | Chris Tait | Board Representative | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Historical Commission Representative | Martha Lyon | Commission Representative | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Conservation Commission Representative | Paul Foster-Moore | Commission Representative | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Housing Authority Representative | Vacant | — | — | — | — |
| Mayoral Appointee | Leticia Ward | Appointed | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
Official Resources
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Northampton Charter, Article 5 — Other elected offices — Current Municipal Charter (Checked August 22, 2026)
- City of Northampton final municipal election result, November 7, 2023 — Certified Election Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- City of Northampton Community Preservation Committee — Current Official Roster (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Emily ‘Lemy’ Coffin 2023 municipal campaign-finance filing — Official Candidate Filing (Checked August 22, 2026)
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