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Foxborough Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 13, 2022

20 recorded votes, 2 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

Enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to enter into 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, Police Chief Michael Grace ME Yes, DK – Yes, LG – Yes, SM – Yes.

Seth Ferguson was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to enter into 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, Police Chief Michael Grace ME Yes, DK – Yes, LG – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 4-0. S. Ferguson absent..”

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Motion to close the public hearing by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve an On Premise Annual All Alcohol License for 190 Octane Patriot Place LLC d/b/a Fat Tuesday

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve an On Premise Annual All Alcohol License for 190 Octane Patriot Place LLC d/b/a Fat Tuesday

From the minutes

“Motion to approve an On Premise Annual All Alcohol License for 190 Octane Patriot Place LLC d/b/a Fat Tuesday by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0.” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a Common Victualler and 7 Day Entertainment License for 190 Octane Patriot Place LLC d/b/a Fat Tuesday

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve a Common Victualler and 7 Day Entertainment License for 190 Octane Patriot Place LLC d/b/a Fat Tuesday

From the minutes

“Motion to approve a Common Victualler and 7 Day Entertainment License for 190 Octane Patriot Place LLC d/b/a Fat Tuesday by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0.” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Motion to close the public hearing by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0.” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Alteration of Premises Application for Crazy Axes LLC

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for Crazy Axes LLC

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for Crazy Axes LLC by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0.” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the extended hours request for Helix eSports to begin serving at 10:00am on September 25, October 10, November 6 and 20, and January 1, 2023

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the extended hours request for Helix eSports to begin serving at 10:00am on September 25, October 10, November 6 and 20, and January 1, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the extended hours request for Helix eSports to begin serving at 10:00am on September 25, October 10, November 6 and 20, and January 1, 2023 by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0.” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Conditionally commit $200,000 ($100,000 for Building 1 and $100,000 for Building 2) from Foxborough Affordable Housing Trust to be used for the development of the Foxborough Housing Authority’s...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to conditionally commit $200,000 ($100,000 for Building 1 and $100,000 for Building 2) from Foxborough Affordable Housing Trust to be used for the development of the Foxborough Housing Authority’s 16-acre Walnut Street site creating a total of 141 senior apartments. The commitment of funds is contingent upon approval of all project funding including funds requested for Building 1 and Building 2 in a One-Stop Application by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Phase 2 of the project, not associated with this funding request, proposes 59 senior apartments to total 200 affordable senior apartments at full-build

From the minutes

“Motion to conditionally commit $200,000 ($100,000 for Building 1 and $100,000 for Building 2) from Foxborough Affordable Housing Trust to be used for the development of the Foxborough Housing Authority’s 16-acre Walnut Street site creating a total of 141 senior apartments. The commitment of funds is contingent upon approval of all project funding including funds requested for Building 1 and Building 2 in a One-Stop Application by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Phase 2 of the project, not associated with this funding request, proposes 59 senior apartments to total 200 affordable senior apartments at full-build by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0.” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Support the Foxborough Cultural Council Art Installation Project as proposed and coordinate with the Town Manager’s Office and DPW Director of installation on public property

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to support the Foxborough Cultural Council Art Installation Project as proposed and coordinate with the Town Manager’s Office and DPW Director of installation on public property

From the minutes

“Motion to support the Foxborough Cultural Council Art Installation Project as proposed and coordinate with the Town Manager’s Office and DPW Director of installation on public property by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the December 5, 2022 Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the December 5, 2022 Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the December 5, 2022 Special Town Meeting by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. LG – Can you please update the timeline as for STM, it is a bit different? Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint to the Town Manager Search Screening Committee the following members: Bill Yukna, Kevin Weinfeld, Larry Ooi, Tina Belanger, Jim DeVellis, Mark Powers, Steve Feinstein

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint to the Town Manager Search Screening Committee the following members: Bill Yukna, Kevin Weinfeld, Larry Ooi, Tina Belanger, Jim DeVellis, Mark Powers, Steve Feinstein

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint to the Town Manager Search Screening Committee the following members: Bill Yukna, Kevin Weinfeld, Larry Ooi, Tina Belanger, Jim DeVellis, Mark Powers, Steve Feinstein by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the ADA Grievance Procedure Policy as amended by the Personnel Board

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion to approve the ADA Grievance Procedure Policy as amended by the Personnel Board

Yes: Elfman, Ferguson, Gibson, McGowanNo: Keefe

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the ADA Grievance Procedure Policy as amended by the Personnel Board by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-1. D. Keefe opposed. (changing the reporting to HR).” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Non-Union Benefits updates as recommended by the Personnel Board

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Non-Union Benefits updates as recommended by the Personnel Board

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Non-Union Benefits updates as recommended by the Personnel Board by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

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

Approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Location by Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. Shaw Place; Install new pole with anchor approximately...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Location by Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. Shaw Place; Install new pole with anchor approximately 60' South of Pole 2

From the minutes

“Motion to approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Location by Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. Shaw Place; Install new pole with anchor approximately 60' South of Pole 2 by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve 2-One Day Beer and Wine Licenses for September 24 for the Norfolk Alumni Association for Squadron 21ers and October 16 for FHS Soccer Boosters

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve 2-One Day Beer and Wine Licenses for September 24 for the Norfolk Alumni Association for Squadron 21ers and October 16 for FHS Soccer Boosters

From the minutes

“Motion to approve 2-One Day Beer and Wine Licenses for September 24 for the Norfolk Alumni Association for Squadron 21ers and October 16 for FHS Soccer Boosters by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve a change of officers for Colwen Management, Inc. d/b/a Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place to add David Rebich as the Chief Financial Officer

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve a change of officers for Colwen Management, Inc. d/b/a Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place to add David Rebich as the Chief Financial Officer

From the minutes

“Motion to approve a change of officers for Colwen Management, Inc. d/b/a Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place to add David Rebich as the Chief Financial Officer by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the Public Event Application for the Lowrider Depot Trunk-Or-Treat event on October 29, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Public Event Application for the Lowrider Depot Trunk-Or-Treat event on October 29, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Public Event Application for the Lowrider Depot Trunk-Or-Treat event on October 29, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve a Common Victualler License with updated ownership for Five Guys Properties LLC d/b/a Five Guys Burgers & Fries #374

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve a Common Victualler License with updated ownership for Five Guys Properties LLC d/b/a Five Guys Burgers & Fries #374

From the minutes

“Motion to approve a Common Victualler License with updated ownership for Five Guys Properties LLC d/b/a Five Guys Burgers & Fries #374 by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the June 21, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the June 21, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the June 21, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (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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