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August 17, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Leah Gibson, Stephanie A. McGowan, Seth Ferguson, Edward T. O’Leary, Mark S. Elfman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Public Event Application for the Rodman for Kids event on September 25th 2021
Motion to approve the Public Event Application for the Rodman for Kids event on September 25th 2021
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Public Event Application for the Rodman for Kids event on September 25th 2021 by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve Thirty (30) 1-Day Beer and Wine Licenses for September 4th-6th, 9th-12th, 16th19th, 23rd-26th and 30th, October 1st-3rd, 7th-11th, 14th-17th, 21st and 22nd along with the request to open...
Motion to approve Thirty (30) 1-Day Beer and Wine Licenses for September 4th-6th, 9th-12th, 16th19th, 23rd-26th and 30th, October 1st-3rd, 7th-11th, 14th-17th, 21st and 22nd along with the request to open from 12:00pm to 11:00pm on Sunday, October 3rd for a Matt Light Foundation event for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Thirty (30) 1-Day Beer and Wine Licenses for September 4th-6th, 9th-12th, 16th19th, 23rd-26th and 30th, October 1st-3rd, 7th-11th, 14th-17th, 21st and 22nd along with the request to open from 12:00pm to 11:00pm on Sunday, October 3rd for a Matt Light Foundation event for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. d/b/a A Taste of Foxborough by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Utilize Economic Development Committee funds up to $300.00 to promote grand openings for business in town
Motion to utilize Economic Development Committee funds up to $300.00 to promote grand openings for business in town
Yes: Elfman, Gibson, McGowan, O’LearyNo: Ferguson
From the minutes
“Motion to utilize Economic Development Committee funds up to $300.00 to promote grand openings for business in town by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Discussion SF – I’m not for public funds for private businesses. LG – I understand that. On the flipside I think part of the Boards is to introduce new business to the community and the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce and to get them apart of the Foxborough Common Business Collaborative. SM – This is what the money is there for. LG – Besides the fire station we haven’t done much and not been able to spend the money. HH – We used it for Shop Local. SF – It is taking from one business to another. LG – Yes. Approved, 4-1. S. Ferguson opposed..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve the Extended Hours Request for Saga Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar to open at 10:00am on September 26th, October 24th, November 14th and 28th and December 26th, 2021
Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for Saga Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar to open at 10:00am on September 26th, October 24th, November 14th and 28th and December 26th, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for Saga Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar to open at 10:00am on September 26th, October 24th, November 14th and 28th and December 26th, 2021 by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Discussion: LG - They did not apply for the 4:25 game, public safety should make note. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve the Extended Hours Request for Wormtown Brewery to open at 10:00 am on September 12th and 26th, October 17th and 24th, November 14th and 28th and December 26th, 2021
Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for Wormtown Brewery to open at 10:00 am on September 12th and 26th, October 17th and 24th, November 14th and 28th and December 26th, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for Wormtown Brewery to open at 10:00 am on September 12th and 26th, October 17th and 24th, November 14th and 28th and December 26th, 2021 by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve the Sunday Entertainment License for CBS Sporting Club
Motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment License for CBS Sporting Club
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment License for CBS Sporting Club by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Discussion: Isn’t this a late application? CM – It is for Sunday entertainment so if they have a band and charge for it on Sundays they are licensed to do so until the end of the year. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve the Sunday Entertainment License for Scorpion Bar
Motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment License for Scorpion Bar
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment License for Scorpion Bar by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Accept a $352.51 in donations and bag sales to the Foxborough Cultural Council
Motion to accept a $352.51 in donations and bag sales to the Foxborough Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Motion to accept a $352.51 in donations and bag sales to the Foxborough Cultural Council by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve the application for a Block Party on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the corner of Hodges Drive and Brookside Drive
Motion to approve the application for a Block Party on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the corner of Hodges Drive and Brookside Drive
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the application for a Block Party on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the corner of Hodges Drive and Brookside Drive by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve the July 6, 2021 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the July 6, 2021 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the July 6, 2021 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, 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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