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July 23, 2019
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark S. Elfman, Leah Gibson, Edward T. O’Leary, Christopher P. Mitchell
Absent: David S. Feldman
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion...
Motion to Enter Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Finance Director, George G. Samia to reconvene and review/approve executive session minutes to reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion to Enter Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Finance Director, George G. Samia to reconvene and review/approve executive session minutes to reconvene in Open Session made by E. O’Leary, motion made second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0 Roll Call – L. Gibson – Yes; C. Mitchell – Yes; E. O’Leary – Yes; M. Elfman - Yes.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing made by E. O’Leary, motion made second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Better Food Foxboro LLC d/b/a Tavolino Application for Alteration of Licensed Premises to include 270 Patriot Place and 274 Patriot Place
Motion to Approve the Better Food Foxboro LLC d/b/a Tavolino Application for Alteration of Licensed Premises to include 270 Patriot Place and 274 Patriot Place
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the Better Food Foxboro LLC d/b/a Tavolino Application for Alteration of Licensed Premises to include 270 Patriot Place and 274 Patriot Place made by E. O’Leary, motion made second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve Common Victualler License
Motion to Approve Common Victualler License
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Common Victualler License made by E. O’Leary, motion made second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Continue the public hearing to the August 6th meeting at 8:15 p.m
Motion to continue the public hearing to the August 6th meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Mark S. Elfman stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Leah Gibson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the public hearing to the August 6th meeting at 8:15 p.m. made by C. Mitchell, motion made second by E. O’Leary No further discussion Motion Carries 2-0-2 (M. Elfman and L. Gibson recused).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: O’Leary)
Approve Request to Place Signs at Entrances to Foxborough identifying Foxborough as a Purple Heart Town
Motion to Approve Request to Place Signs at Entrances to Foxborough identifying Foxborough as a Purple Heart Town
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Request to Place Signs at Entrances to Foxborough identifying Foxborough as a Purple Heart Town No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.”
Hold Special Town Meeting on November 4, 2019
Motion hold Special Town Meeting on November 4, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion hold Special Town Meeting on November 4, 2019 made by E. O’Leary, motion made second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Finance Director Contract
Motion to Approve the Finance Director Contract
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the Finance Director Contract made by E. O’Leary, motion made second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Hold this item pending future details from the applicant
Motion to hold this item pending future details from the applicant
From the minutes
“Motion to hold this item pending future details from the applicant made by E. O’Leary, motion made second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve Application for a Block Party on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Philip Lane
Motion to Approve Application for a Block Party on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Philip Lane
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Application for a Block Party on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Philip Lane No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.”
Cancel (2) 1-Day Wine & Malt Beverage Liquor Licenses for July 20 & 21, 2019 for the Mad Decent Music Festival issued to Foxboro Realty Associates on June 25, 2019
Motion to Cancel (2) 1-Day Wine & Malt Beverage Liquor Licenses for July 20 & 21, 2019 for the Mad Decent Music Festival issued to Foxboro Realty Associates on June 25, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion to Cancel (2) 1-Day Wine & Malt Beverage Liquor Licenses for July 20 & 21, 2019 for the Mad Decent Music Festival issued to Foxboro Realty Associates on June 25, 2019 Discussion: B. Keegan said the event was cancelled. E. O’Leary asked why these are being canceled; B. Keegan said the applicant requested these be cancelled so as to not count against the year allotment per alcohol regulations. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.”
Approve Tuition Reimbursement: Sergeant Ken Fitzgerald - Approval of $1,849.50 for Tuition Reimbursement
Motion to Approve Tuition Reimbursement
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Tuition Reimbursement No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.”
Approve Public Event Application for the Max Performance Annual Sharon Triathlon on 8/11/19 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m
Motion to Approve Public Event Application for the Max Performance Annual Sharon Triathlon on 8/11/19 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Public Event Application for the Max Performance Annual Sharon Triathlon on 8/11/19 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.”
Approve Public Event Application for the Rodman Ride for Kids Non-Profit Cycling Event on 9/21/19 from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
Motion to Approve Public Event Application for the Rodman Ride for Kids Non-Profit Cycling Event on 9/21/19 from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Public Event Application for the Rodman Ride for Kids Non-Profit Cycling Event on 9/21/19 from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.”
Approve Foxboro Jaycees National Night Out event on the Common on 8/13/19 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
Motion to Approve Foxboro Jaycees National Night Out event on the Common on 8/13/19 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Foxboro Jaycees National Night Out event on the Common on 8/13/19 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.”
Approve Foxboro Jaycees Fall Vendor Fair on the Common on 10/19/19 (rain date 10/20/19) from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
Motion to Approve Foxboro Jaycees Fall Vendor Fair on the Common on 10/19/19 (rain date 10/20/19) from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Foxboro Jaycees Fall Vendor Fair on the Common on 10/19/19 (rain date 10/20/19) from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.”
Approve Meeting Minutes as corrected from 6/25/19
Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes as corrected from 6/25/19
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes as corrected from 6/25/19 made by E. O’Leary, motion made second by C. Mitchell Discussion: L. Gibson said to clarify improvement on evaluation, not on B. Keegan’s performance. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn at 8:33 p.m
Motion to Adjourn at 8:33 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn at 8:33 p.m. made by E. O’Leary, motion made second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
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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