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Foxborough Select Board
How the Foxborough Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Leah Gibson joined the board after the May 2018 town election; Virginia M. Coppola left. On May 15, 2018 the board chose Christopher P. Mitchell as Chairman, Mark S. Elfman as Vice Chair and Leah Gibson as Clerk. Covers 28 meetings, May 15 to April 30, 2019.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
Vice-ChairMark S. ElfmanVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 26 of 28 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Select Board minutes (called the Board of Selectmen until early 2023) from January 9, 2018 through September 22, 2026: 232 meetings. Minutes from 2018 through September 8, 2026 come from the town website’s Select Board minutes page, which holds minutes back to 2009 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); the September 22, 2026 minutes are the draft posted on the board’s Diligent meeting portal and have not yet been approved. Joint sessions are included, but only the Select Board’s own votes; votes of the Board of Health and the Planning Board at joint sessions are left out. Not here: executive-session minutes; minutes for 148 other dates the Diligent portal lists for the board since 2018 (about 115 of them are notices that a quorum of the board would attend another body’s meeting, mostly the Advisory Committee’s budget hearings, or a public event; the rest are mostly short sessions before Town Meeting, executive sessions and town manager interviews); and every meeting after September 22, 2026. All minutes are typed. Foxborough’s minutes give the mover and seconder for nearly every motion. In 2018 and 2019 they say “Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0” (sometimes with a list of the members voting yes); from 2019 to mid-2024 they usually say “by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0,” with roll calls by name during remote meetings; since September 2024 each vote lists the members by name (“Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna … / No: … / Not Present at Vote: …”). When the minutes list the vote by name, we show it that way. When they give a count with no dissent that matches the members present, or say every member voted in favor, we show every member present as voting yes, and when they name the members who voted no or abstained and the count adds up, everyone else present as voting yes. Where the minutes give only a split count without names, a list that leaves out a member who was there or does not match the count, or a count that does not match the members present, we show the count only and add a note. Votes with no count written down are shown with the result only. Members who stepped aside (recused), were not present for a vote, or had left are left out of that vote. Some minutes (September 2024 to May 2025, and three meetings in 2026) have no attendance list; for those, the members shown as present are the ones named in the votes. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 30Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to…Passed 3–1 · see note
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to $507,791 (Administration Department salaries)
Motion to Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to $507,791 (Administration Department salaries)
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to $507,791 (Administration Department salaries) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-1-0 – BOS will Hold this line item at Town Meeting.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to…Passed 3–1 · see note
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to $226,880 (Police Capital Outlay)
Motion to Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to $226,880 (Police Capital Outlay)
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to $226,880 (Police Capital Outlay) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-1-0 – BOS will Hold this line item at Town Meeting.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to…Failed 2–2 · see note
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to $7,500 (Public Works)
Motion to Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to $7,500 (Public Works)
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to $7,500 (Public Works) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman Discussion: R. Hill said this money would be used to purchase a new lift at the DPW Garage for repairing Town vehicles. Final Resolution: Motion Does Not Carry 2-2-0 – No Action.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to…Passed 3–1 · see note
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to $1,647,435 (Water Enterprise)
Motion to Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to $1,647,435 (Water Enterprise)
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to $1,647,435 (Water Enterprise) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman Discussion: M. Elfman suggested Water and Sewer Commissioners stand up at Town Meeting regarding this article. R. Hill said funding the clerk position is crucial given the imposed restrictions by MassDEP that if not addressed can lead to a reduction in withdrawals in the future. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-1-0 – BOS will Hold this line item at Town Meeting.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to…Failed 2–2 · see note
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to $3,000 (Library Capital Outlay)
Motion to Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to $3,000 (Library Capital Outlay)
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to $3,000 (Library Capital Outlay) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman Discussion: B. Keegan this line item is for technological purchases, i.e. computers. Final Resolution: Motion Does Not Carry 2-2-0 – No Action.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Recommend Article 17Motion: Motion to Recommend Article 17Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
April 30, 2019: Recommend Article 17
Motion to Recommend Article 17
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to Recommend Article 17 made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-0-1 (J. DeVellis recused himself).” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Mar 19Approve the annual wine & malt licenseMotion: Motion to approve the annual wine & malt licensePassed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
March 19, 2019: Approve the annual wine & malt license
Motion to approve the annual wine & malt license
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the annual wine & malt license made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: C. Mitchell added contingent upon issuance of Certificate of Insurance by the Fire and Inspections Department Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1 (J. DeVellis recused himself).” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Mar 19Approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent…Motion: Motion to approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
March 19, 2019: Approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent upon the submittal of an updated Common Victualler License
Motion to approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent upon the submittal of an updated Common Victualler License
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent upon the submittal of an updated Common Victualler License No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1(J. DeVellis recused himself).”
Mar 19Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town…Motion: Motion to Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town…Passed 4–1 · No: DeVellis
March 19, 2019: Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant through to April 2, 2019
Motion to Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant through to April 2, 2019
Yes: Elfman, Feldman, Gibson, MitchellNo: DeVellis
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant through to April 2, 2019 made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-1-0 (J. DeVellis opposed).” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Mar 5Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares…Motion: Motion to Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
March 5, 2019: Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares 5k Road Race on Saturday, June 1, 2019 with the race starting at 10:00 a.m
Motion to Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares 5k Road Race on Saturday, June 1, 2019 with the race starting at 10:00 a.m.
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares 5k Road Race on Saturday, June 1, 2019 with the race starting at 10:00 a.m. made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: J. DeVellis recused himself from the vote as he is an applicant for this event. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1 (J. DeVellis recused).” (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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