MassVoter.com← Foxborough Select BoardFoxborough Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 21, 2018
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Christopher P. Mitchell, Mark S. Elfman, Leah Gibson, David S. Feldman
Absent: James J. DeVellis
Every vote, in order
Close the Public Hearing
Motion to Close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to Close the Public Hearing made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve license application
Motion to Approve license application
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve license application made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion to Close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to Close the Public Hearing made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve the Alteration of Premises as proposed
Motion to Approve the Alteration of Premises as proposed
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the Alteration of Premises as proposed made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: D. Feldman suggested a condition that when food and alcohol is served that fencing is used. Include in license. C. Mitchell asked to clarify which events this would be for. J. Nolan said right now only for football games and events done in the past; not for concerts. Would still need to meet with Chief Baker as normal protocol prior to events. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve the (30) 1-day wine & malt licenses
Motion to Approve the (30) 1-day wine & malt licenses
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the (30) 1-day wine & malt licenses made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Continue Public Hearing to the 9/18/18 BOS meeting
Motion to Continue Public Hearing to the 9/18/18 BOS meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to Continue Public Hearing to the 9/18/18 BOS meeting made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: M. Elfman asked if the present manager is still running it; B. Keegan said he believes the business is not open at this time. C. Mitchell asked if the business is no longer operational and if so, how long they can hold the license. B. Keegan said that is under the discretion of the Board as they can call in the license. L. Gibson called out the two pieces of the business; the restaurant and the wedding venue. C. Mitchell asked for clarification with respect to the applicant’s status and who is currently the manager of record. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve Change of Manager: Ford. L. Gibson asked A. Ford about her experience managing bars in the past. A. Ford said she worked in restaurant management for Melting Pot at three different...
Motion to Approve Change of Manager
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Change of Manager made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve the updated language of H4768
Motion to Approve the updated language of H4768
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the updated language of H4768 made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Accept Federal Grant for $809,524 for New Fire Truck from FEMA
Motion to Accept Federal Grant for $809,524 for New Fire Truck from FEMA
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept Federal Grant for $809,524 for New Fire Truck from FEMA by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson)
Reappoint Town Boards and Committee Members
Motion to Reappoint Town Boards and Committee Members
From the minutes
“Motion to Reappoint Town Boards and Committee Members made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Accept Gift Donation
Motion to Accept Gift Donation
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept Gift Donation made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve extension of closing hours on Saturday, 10/6/18
Motion to Approve extension of closing hours on Saturday, 10/6/18
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve extension of closing hours on Saturday, 10/6/18 made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: M. Elfman asked to confirm no food or alcohol service beyond regular times. B. Keegan confirmed. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve Sunday Early Openings
Motion to Approve Sunday Early Openings
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Sunday Early Openings made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Motion to Approve Sunday Early Openings
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Sunday Early Openings made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Motion to Approve Sunday Early Openings
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Sunday Early Openings made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: B. Keegan suggested the Board approve for same dates as other requests made. Motion amended to include dates. C. Mitchell asked to confirm the time is 11:00am opening. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Adjourn at 9:39 p.m
Motion to adjourn at 9:39 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:39 p.m. made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
From the Foxborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board minutes page and its Diligent meeting portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: WJAR NBC 10 (Bill Yukna), The Foxboro Reporter, photo by Mark Stockwell (Amy LaBrache), The Sun Chronicle (Mark Elfman), and stills from Foxboro Cable Access videos: “Around Foxborough #44 – Stephanie McGowan for the Foxborough Board of Selectmen” (2020) and the Foxboro Jaycees Candidates Night, April 11, 2024 (Deb Giardino).
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