20.050 Appointment of Jonathan Flagg as Building CommissionerMAYOR DAVID J. NARKEWICZ
City of Northampton
Office of the Mayor
210 Main Street Room 12
Northampton, MA 01060-3199
(413) 587-1249 Fax: (413) 587-1275
mayor@northamptonma.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor David J. Narkewicz
CC: City Clerk Pamela Powers
DATE: May 5, 2020
RE: Appointment of Building Commissioner
I am appointing Assistant Building Commissioner Jonathan Flagg to the position of Building
Commissioner for the City of Northampton, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of
Commissioner Hasbrouck, effective June 20, 2020.
Assistant Commissioner Flagg has been with the department since 2019, coming from the City of
Easthampton, where he served as Building Commissioner for 3 years. Prior to Easthampton, Flagg
served as Building Commissioner for the City of Westfield since 2010, and as a Local Building Inspector
from 2007 until his promotion.
Among other qualifications, Assistant Commissioner Flagg is a 1979 graduate of Westfield Vocational
High School. He lives in Westfield with his wife of 22 years, Sandy. He is an active member of the
Massachusetts Freemasons as well as the Melha Shriners, helping out with community events and
supporting many charities including the Shriners Hospital for Children. He enjoys camping, hiking and
spending time outdoors.
I am confident in Assistant Commissioner Flagg’s ability to lead our Building Department and am
honored to elevate him to the rank of Commissioner. I respectfully submit his appointment to the City
Council for confirmation in accordance with the Northampton Charter, Article 2, § 2-10.