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March 2, 2021
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark S. Elfman, Edward T. O’Leary, Stephanie A. McGowan, Leah Gibson, Christopher P. Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
For the Board to approve the allocation of $7,500 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for payment to MassDevelopment for technical assistance to develop a 30B compliant Request for Proposal for...
Motion for the Board to approve the allocation of $7,500 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for payment to MassDevelopment for technical assistance to develop a 30B compliant Request for Proposal for the Walnut Street Foxborough Housing Authority project. This payment will be made upon completion of the consultant services associated with RFP development; or within one year of contract date, whichever is sooner
From the minutes
“Motion for the Board to approve the allocation of $7,500 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for payment to MassDevelopment for technical assistance to develop a 30B compliant Request for Proposal for the Walnut Street Foxborough Housing Authority project. This payment will be made upon completion of the consultant services associated with RFP development; or within one year of contract date, whichever is sooner by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
For the Board to approve the allocation of $30,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for additional costs associated with the design of the Walnut Street/Route 140 intersection project
Motion for the Board to approve the allocation of $30,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for additional costs associated with the design of the Walnut Street/Route 140 intersection project
From the minutes
“Motion for the Board to approve the allocation of $30,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for additional costs associated with the design of the Walnut Street/Route 140 intersection project by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Change of Manager for the Foxborough Country Club Inc. from John R. Gray to Tracey Goulet
Motion to approve the Change of Manager for the Foxborough Country Club Inc. from John R. Gray to Tracey Goulet
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Change of Manager for the Foxborough Country Club Inc. from John R. Gray to Tracey Goulet by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Temporary Outdoor Entertainment License for The Kraft Group for the Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive Thru Event from March 19-April 18, 2021
Motion to approve the Temporary Outdoor Entertainment License for The Kraft Group for the Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive Thru Event from March 19-April 18, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Temporary Outdoor Entertainment License for The Kraft Group for the Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive Thru Event from March 19-April 18, 2021 by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Boards rescind its vote to call for a Special Town Meeting within the 2021 Annual Town Meeting that was taken on February 16, 2021
Move that the Boards rescind its vote to call for a Special Town Meeting within the 2021 Annual Town Meeting that was taken on February 16, 2021
From the minutes
“Move that the Boards rescind its vote to call for a Special Town Meeting within the 2021 Annual Town Meeting that was taken on February 16, 2021 by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Reopen the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to reopen the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to reopen the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Add an article for the Request for funding the Steelworkers Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021- Unit A to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to add an article for the Request for funding the Steelworkers Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021- Unit A to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to add an article for the Request for funding the Steelworkers Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021- Unit A to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Add an article for the Request for funding the Steelworkers Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal 2021- Unit B to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to add an article for the Request for funding the Steelworkers Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal 2021- Unit B to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to add an article for the Request for funding the Steelworkers Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal 2021- Unit B to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Add an article for funding the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal 2021 to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to add an article for funding the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal 2021 to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to add an article for funding the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal 2021 to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Add an article for amending the Bylaw for revolving funds, current Annual Town Meeting draft Article #6, to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to add an article for amending the Bylaw for revolving funds, current Annual Town Meeting draft Article #6, to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to add an article for amending the Bylaw for revolving funds, current Annual Town Meeting draft Article #6, to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Amend the language for current 2021 Annual Town Meeting draft Article #7, to include in the table of Revolving Fund two new categories and spending limits for IT and for the Board of Health
Motion to amend the language for current 2021 Annual Town Meeting draft Article #7, to include in the table of Revolving Fund two new categories and spending limits for IT and for the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Motion to amend the language for current 2021 Annual Town Meeting draft Article #7, to include in the table of Revolving Fund two new categories and spending limits for IT and for the Board of Health by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Close the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to close the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to close the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Approve extended occupancy hours for Jake n Joes Sports Grille on March 6 and March 27, 2021 until 2:00am with food and alcohol service to remain as in existing license
Motion to approve extended occupancy hours for Jake n Joes Sports Grille on March 6 and March 27, 2021 until 2:00am with food and alcohol service to remain as in existing license. Approval may be rescinded for any and all dates requested if Covid restaurant operating regulations change, the Board of Health deems it unsafe to extend the hours, or Jake n Joes Sports Grille is found to be in violation of current Covid restaurant operating regulations
From the minutes
“Motion to approve extended occupancy hours for Jake n Joes Sports Grille on March 6 and March 27, 2021 until 2:00am with food and alcohol service to remain as in existing license. Approval may be rescinded for any and all dates requested if Covid restaurant operating regulations change, the Board of Health deems it unsafe to extend the hours, or Jake n Joes Sports Grille is found to be in violation of current Covid restaurant operating regulations by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Did the BOH see this? Christina Metcalf – Yes and they approved. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Accept a $200.00 donation from the Friends of Foxboro Recreation for Easter Recreation Programs
Motion to accept a $200.00 donation from the Friends of Foxboro Recreation for Easter Recreation Programs
From the minutes
“Motion to accept a $200.00 donation from the Friends of Foxboro Recreation for Easter Recreation Programs by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Approve the January 19, 2021 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the January 19, 2021 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the January 19, 2021 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by S. McGowan, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, 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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