Forbes Library Board of Trustees Seeks Candidates for Appointment

Photo of 7 adults standing side by side in front of portraits of Calvin and Grace Coolidge. Left to right: Lisa Downing, Anne Teschner, Russell Carrier, Katy Wight, Debin Bruce, Ruth Francis, Molly Moss
Left to right: Lisa Downing, Anne Teschner, Russell Carrier, Katy Wight, Debin Bruce, Ruth Francis, Molly Moss

The Forbes Library is governed by an elected board of trustees, as stipulated in the will of Charles E. Forbes (PDF / 24 pages). Trustees serve in a volunteer capacity. They are elected for a four-year term beginning the first Monday in January after the November municipal election, and may be re-elected.

Meetings

Trustees’ meetings are open to the public and the Trustees follow the Commonwealth’s Open Meeting Law (M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25). Meetings are usually, but not always, held on the third Thursday of each month, at 4:00 PM.
Meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person at the library or on Zoom. Please see the event calendar for details.

Upcoming Meetings

Board Members

The current Trustees are:

  • Russell Carrier, President

    Service began: 1982
    Term expires: 2026

    406 Park Hill Road
    Florence, MA 01062
    413-586-8048
    russellcarrier@gmail.com

  • Katy E. Wight, Vice President

    Service began: 2016
    Term expires: 2028

    20 Northern Avenue
    Northampton, MA 01060
    413-387-9631
    katywight@gmail.com

  • Debin Bruce

    Service began: 2022
    Term expires: 2026

    46 Columbus Ave
    Northampton MA 01060
    debinbruce@gmail.com

  • Anne F. Teschner  

    Service began: 2024
    Term expires: 2028

    54 South Main St.
    Florence, MA 01062
    (413) 727-8550
    ateschner@comcast.net

  • Ruth Francis

    Service began: 2024
    Term expires: 2028

    francis4forbes@gmail.com

  • Kyle Hamilton, Treasurer (2023- )
  • Elizabeth Sheirer, Secretary (2005- )

All of the Trustees may be reached c/o the Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton MA 01060.

Meet the Trustees

Trustees’ Award

Each year the Trustees honor a community member with the Trustees’ Award.

Documents

Subcommittees and Advisory Groups