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Foxborough Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

May 24, 2022

15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Leah Gibson, Stephanie A. McGowan, Dennis Keefe, Mark S. Elfman, Seth Ferguson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve a Town Property and Use of Public Way Application for the May 30th Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve a Town Property and Use of Public Way Application for the May 30th Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

From the minutes

“Motion to approve a Town Property and Use of Public Way Application for the May 30th Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Refer the DPW Building Renovation/Addition project to the Permanent Municipal and School Building Committee to determine next steps for the project

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to refer the DPW Building Renovation/Addition project to the Permanent Municipal and School Building Committee to determine next steps for the project

From the minutes

“Motion to refer the DPW Building Renovation/Addition project to the Permanent Municipal and School Building Committee to determine next steps for the project by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Discussion: SM – What are we voting exactly? Do we have to go to town meeting to vote the funds to do the feasibility study? BK – We did use ARPA money for the DPW and Community Center. The next phase is to go to the PMSBC and get a plan together for those projects. LG – We don’t have to go to Town Meeting because we are using ARPA funds. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Refer the Community Center project to the Permanent Municipal and School Building Committee to determine next steps for the project

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to refer the Community Center project to the Permanent Municipal and School Building Committee to determine next steps for the project

From the minutes

“Motion to refer the Community Center project to the Permanent Municipal and School Building Committee to determine next steps for the project by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the FY23 Meeting Schedule as proposed

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the FY23 Meeting Schedule as proposed

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the FY23 Meeting Schedule as proposed by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Discussion: This is including 1 meeting only in July and August and removing the January 3rd meeting. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Installation of approximately 35 feet of 2-5" conduits at two locations across Elm Street in the vicinity of the substation at 63 Elm Street from the northwest side of the road to the...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Installation of approximately 35 feet of 2-5" conduits at two locations across Elm Street in the vicinity of the substation at 63 Elm Street from the northwest side of the road to the southeast side of the road towards Pole 24 and Pole 23

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Installation of approximately 35 feet of 2-5" conduits at two locations across Elm Street in the vicinity of the substation at 63 Elm Street from the northwest side of the road to the southeast side of the road towards Pole 24 and Pole 23 by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Accept a donation of 8 trail cameras with a $280 value from Bass Pro Shops to the Recreation department

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept a donation of 8 trail cameras with a $280 value from Bass Pro Shops to the Recreation department

From the minutes

“Motion to accept a donation of 8 trail cameras with a $280 value from Bass Pro Shops to the Recreation department by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Accept a $50,000 gift from the estate of Richard McGrane to the Boyden Library to purchase paper books

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept a $50,000 gift from the estate of Richard McGrane to the Boyden Library to purchase paper books

From the minutes

“Motion to accept a $50,000 gift from the estate of Richard McGrane to the Boyden Library to purchase paper books by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Accept a $750 donation from the Foxboro Garden Club to be used for plantings and beautification of the library grounds

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept a $750 donation from the Foxboro Garden Club to be used for plantings and beautification of the library grounds

From the minutes

“Motion to accept a $750 donation from the Foxboro Garden Club to be used for plantings and beautification of the library grounds by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Accept a $200 donation from the Hockamock Kennel Club to the Police Department K-9 fund

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept a $200 donation from the Hockamock Kennel Club to the Police Department K-9 fund

From the minutes

“Motion to accept a $200 donation from the Hockamock Kennel Club to the Police Department K-9 fund by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Accept a $150 donation from Mary and Vincent Forte in appreciation for paramedic/ambulance services provided

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept a $150 donation from Mary and Vincent Forte in appreciation for paramedic/ambulance services provided

From the minutes

“Motion to accept a $150 donation from Mary and Vincent Forte in appreciation for paramedic/ambulance services provided by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve thirty-two (32) Commercial Parking Permit renewals to expire 6/30/2023

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve thirty-two (32) Commercial Parking Permit renewals to expire 6/30/2023

From the minutes

“Motion to approve thirty-two (32) Commercial Parking Permit renewals to expire 6/30/2023 by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Discussion: LG - Any changes to the list? CM – There were 2 additional ones from last year. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve a Block Party Application for 5 Howard Avenue on June 11 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve a Block Party Application for 5 Howard Avenue on June 11 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

From the minutes

“Motion to approve a Block Party Application for 5 Howard Avenue on June 11 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the April 12, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the April 12, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the April 12, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the April 26, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the April 26, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the April 26, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call Vote: ME – Yes, DK - Yes, LG – Yes, SF – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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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