Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: City of Northampton
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 7
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Large | Kathleen E. “Katy” Wight | Elected | January 1st, 2024 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | President |
| At Large | Ruth Francis | Elected | January 1st, 2024 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Anne F. Teschner | Elected | January 1st, 2024 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Rebekah Evelyn Anderson | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 7th, 2030 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Ann Michele “Shelly” Ruocco | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 7th, 2030 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Lolan Buhain Sevilla | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 7th, 2030 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Frederick D. Kass | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 7th, 2030 | Not Verified | — |
Official Resources
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Acts of 2021, Chapter 40 — Northampton Charter amendment — State Session Law (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Acts of 2024, Chapter 36 — Forbes Library trustee expansion — State Session Law (Checked August 22, 2026)
- City of Northampton final municipal election result, November 7, 2023 — Certified Election Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- City of Northampton final municipal election result, November 4, 2025 — Certified Election Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Forbes Library Trustees — Current Official Roster (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Forbes Library trustee appointment minutes, April 10, 2024 — Official Appointment Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
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