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April 13, 2021
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve the 2021 Annual Entertainment License for Kraft Sports and Entertainment Group for the 2021 New England Patriots Season and New England Revolution Season and Premier Lacrosse League Events...
Motion to approve the 2021 Annual Entertainment License for Kraft Sports and Entertainment Group for the 2021 New England Patriots Season and New England Revolution Season and Premier Lacrosse League Events at Gillette Stadium subject to the terms and conditions of the license contained therein and further subject to the conditions of the Foxborough Board of Health that all events will be in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines to manage the impacts related to COVID-19; and that compliance with such COVID 19 guidelines shall remain in place until such time that the current State of Emergency has been lifted
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 2021 Annual Entertainment License for Kraft Sports and Entertainment Group for the 2021 New England Patriots Season and New England Revolution Season and Premier Lacrosse League Events at Gillette Stadium subject to the terms and conditions of the license contained therein and further subject to the conditions of the Foxborough Board of Health that all events will be in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines to manage the impacts related to COVID-19; and that compliance with such COVID 19 guidelines shall remain in place until such time that the current State of Emergency has been lifted by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve Foxborough Clean-Up Day for September 11, 2021
Motion to approve Foxborough Clean-Up Day for September 11, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Foxborough Clean-Up Day for September 11, 2021 by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve, sign and post the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant B
Motion to approve, sign and post the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant B
From the minutes
“Motion to approve, sign and post the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant B by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Close the public hearing as it relates to the approval of a Farmer’s Pouring License as such application is no longer before the Board for consideration
Motion to close the public hearing as it relates to the approval of a Farmer’s Pouring License as such application is no longer before the Board for consideration
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing as it relates to the approval of a Farmer’s Pouring License as such application is no longer before the Board for consideration by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Withdraw the consideration for the Farmer’s Pouring License
Motion to withdraw the consideration for the Farmer’s Pouring License
From the minutes
“Motion to withdraw the consideration for the Farmer’s Pouring License by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve thirty (30) 1-Day Beer and Wine Alcohol licenses for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough, located at 25 Chestnut Street, for the following dates: May 27th through 31st,...
Motion to approve thirty (30) 1-Day Beer and Wine Alcohol licenses for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough, located at 25 Chestnut Street, for the following dates: May 27th through 31st, June 3rd through 6th, 10th through 13th, 17th through 20th, 24th through 27th and July 1st through 5th, 2021 subject to the conditions to be agreed upon at the April 27th meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to approve thirty (30) 1-Day Beer and Wine Alcohol licenses for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough, located at 25 Chestnut Street, for the following dates: May 27th through 31st, June 3rd through 6th, 10th through 13th, 17th through 20th, 24th through 27th and July 1st through 5th, 2021 subject to the conditions to be agreed upon at the April 27th meeting by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve a Common Victualler for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough, located at 25 Chestnut Street and that such approval is conditioned on the expectation that the operator will...
Motion to approve a Common Victualler for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough, located at 25 Chestnut Street and that such approval is conditioned on the expectation that the operator will comply with all conditions established by the Board of Health and the Board of Selectmen and incorporated therein by for the following dates: May 27th through 31st, June 3rd through 6th, 10th through 13th, 17th through 20th, 24th through 27th and July 1st through 5th, 2021 E. O’Leary
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a Common Victualler for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough, located at 25 Chestnut Street and that such approval is conditioned on the expectation that the operator will comply with all conditions established by the Board of Health and the Board of Selectmen and incorporated therein by for the following dates: May 27th through 31st, June 3rd through 6th, 10th through 13th, 17th through 20th, 24th through 27th and July 1st through 5th, 2021 E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve a 7-Day Entertainment License for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough, located at 25 Chestnut Street and that such approval is subject to the conditions established by...
Motion to approve a 7-Day Entertainment License for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough, located at 25 Chestnut Street and that such approval is subject to the conditions established by the Board of Selectmen and incorporated therein for the following dates: May 27th through 31st, June 3rd through 6th, 10th through 13th, 17th through 20th, 24th through 27th and July 1st through 5th, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a 7-Day Entertainment License for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough, located at 25 Chestnut Street and that such approval is subject to the conditions established by the Board of Selectmen and incorporated therein for the following dates: May 27th through 31st, June 3rd through 6th, 10th through 13th, 17th through 20th, 24th through 27th and July 1st through 5th, 2021 by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. May 27th – October 31st Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve the sale of the Town’s April 2021 General Obligation Water Bonds and to adopt the votes prepared by Locke Lord as bond counsel to the Town in connection with the bond sale
Motion to approve the sale of the Town’s April 2021 General Obligation Water Bonds and to adopt the votes prepared by Locke Lord as bond counsel to the Town in connection with the bond sale
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the sale of the Town’s April 2021 General Obligation Water Bonds and to adopt the votes prepared by Locke Lord as bond counsel to the Town in connection with the bond sale by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Accept a $10,000 from CarMax LLC for the Council on Aging/Human Services Department to enhance programs and services
Motion to accept a $10,000 from CarMax LLC for the Council on Aging/Human Services Department to enhance programs and services
From the minutes
“Motion to accept a $10,000 from CarMax LLC for the Council on Aging/Human Services Department to enhance programs and services by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Discussion: CM – that is a huge gift, I would love to hear how that come about. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve the tuition reimbursement of $1,326.00 for Detective Mark Bohnenberger
Motion to approve the tuition reimbursement of $1,326.00 for Detective Mark Bohnenberger
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the tuition reimbursement of $1,326.00 for Detective Mark Bohnenberger by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Authorize Southeastern apply $37,241 from the ESSER II Grant towards the Fiscal Year 2022 Town of Foxborough's share of operating expenses and reduce the Town's assessment accordingly
Motion to authorize Southeastern apply $37,241 from the ESSER II Grant towards the Fiscal Year 2022 Town of Foxborough's share of operating expenses and reduce the Town's assessment accordingly
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Southeastern apply $37,241 from the ESSER II Grant towards the Fiscal Year 2022 Town of Foxborough's share of operating expenses and reduce the Town's assessment accordingly by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Discussion: BK – This will reduce our cost to school for the next fiscal year. CM – Is this one time Covid money? BK – Yes, it is federal money to offset Covid expenses. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Board of Selectmen March 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the Board of Selectmen March 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Board of Selectmen March 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve the 2021 Automatic Amusement License for Normandy Farms Campground LLC
Motion to approve the 2021 Automatic Amusement License for Normandy Farms Campground LLC
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 2021 Automatic Amusement License for Normandy Farms Campground LLC by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Approve a Hackney License Renewal for Maurice Barkachi
Motion to approve a Hackney License Renewal for Maurice Barkachi
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a Hackney License Renewal for Maurice Barkachi by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by E. O’Leary, 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: C. Mitchell - Yes, L. Gibson -Yes, M. Elfman -Yes. E. O’Leary- Yes, S. McGowan - Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (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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