MassVoter.com← Foxborough Select BoardFoxborough Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 5, 2019
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Christopher P. Mitchell, Mark S. Elfman, Leah Gibson, James J. DeVellis, David S. Feldman
Absent: None
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 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve the application
Motion to approve the application
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the application made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve the Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director until 3/19/19
Motion made to approve the Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director until 3/19/19
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve the Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director until 3/19/19 by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson)
Appoint Michael Kerr to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee
Motion to Appoint Michael Kerr to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Motion to Appoint Michael Kerr to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Accept Housing Production Plan Grant
Motion to Accept Housing Production Plan Grant
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept Housing Production Plan Grant made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Re-Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to Re-Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to Re-Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: J. DeVellis asked if anyone else asked for a warrant article to be added and was told no; B. Keegan said no one else had asked. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Amend Warrant Article for the Mabelle M. Burrell School Project
Motion to Amend Warrant Article for the Mabelle M. Burrell School Project
From the minutes
“Motion to Amend Warrant Article for the Mabelle M. Burrell School Project made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: D. Feldman asked to clarify this is not new money; B. Yukna said it is not new money because it is money already accounted for just to be moved to match the total original estimated budget cost with the MSBA. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve Jake N Joes Request for Extension of Occupancy Hours on 4/13/19, 5/11/19, 6/8/19, and 7/6/19 to 2:00 a.m. for UFC fights
Motion to Approve Jake N Joes Request for Extension of Occupancy Hours on 4/13/19, 5/11/19, 6/8/19, and 7/6/19 to 2:00 a.m. for UFC fights
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Jake N Joes Request for Extension of Occupancy Hours on 4/13/19, 5/11/19, 6/8/19, and 7/6/19 to 2:00 a.m. for UFC fights made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: M. Elfman asked B. Keegan to confirm all alcohol regulations apply pertaining to hours on license; B. Keegan confirmed. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve Public Event Application for the 8th Annual Bailey's Run for Autism event on Sunday, April 7, 2019 with the run starting at 10:00 a.m
Motion to Approve Public Event Application for the 8th Annual Bailey's Run for Autism event on Sunday, April 7, 2019 with the run starting at 10:00 a.m.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Public Event Application for the 8th Annual Bailey's Run for Autism event on Sunday, April 7, 2019 with the run starting at 10:00 a.m. made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve the Public Event Application for Foxborough's Youth Baseball & Softball Association's Opening Day parade on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m
Motion to Approve the Public Event Application for Foxborough's Youth Baseball & Softball Association's Opening Day parade on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the Public Event Application for Foxborough's Youth Baseball & Softball Association's Opening Day parade on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
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)
Reappoint Leila McNeff to the Foxborough Cultural Council for a 3-year term, expiring 3/8/2022
Motion to Reappoint Leila McNeff to the Foxborough Cultural Council for a 3-year term, expiring 3/8/2022
From the minutes
“Motion to Reappoint Leila McNeff to the Foxborough Cultural Council for a 3-year term, expiring 3/8/2022 made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Accept Gift Donation of $700.00 to the Boyden Library from the Friends of Boyden Library for Museum of Science Pass
Motion to Accept Gift Donation of $700.00 to the Boyden Library from the Friends of Boyden Library for Museum of Science Pass
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept Gift Donation of $700.00 to the Boyden Library from the Friends of Boyden Library for Museum of Science Pass made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Accept Grant in the amount of $1,500.00 from the Walmart Foundation to the Foxborough Police Department for the International Law Enforcement Exchange Program
Motion to Accept Grant in the amount of $1,500.00 from the Walmart Foundation to the Foxborough Police Department for the International Law Enforcement Exchange Program
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept Grant in the amount of $1,500.00 from the Walmart Foundation to the Foxborough Police Department for the International Law Enforcement Exchange Program made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Accept Gift Donation of $105.00 to the Council on Aging/Human Services from the Lightbodys, Mary McEnaney, and the Rys' for programs at the Senior Center
Motion to Accept Gift Donation of $105.00 to the Council on Aging/Human Services from the Lightbodys, Mary McEnaney, and the Rys' for programs at the Senior Center
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept Gift Donation of $105.00 to the Council on Aging/Human Services from the Lightbodys, Mary McEnaney, and the Rys' for programs at the Senior Center made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Adjourn at 9:45pm
Motion to Adjourn at 9:45pm
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn at 9:45pm made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (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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