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Foxborough Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

January 17, 2023

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve a Change of Manager for Big Tuna LLC d/b/a Skipjacks from Peter Dowd to Justin Hunter

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve a Change of Manager for Big Tuna LLC d/b/a Skipjacks from Peter Dowd to Justin Hunter

From the minutes

“Motion to approve a Change of Manager for Big Tuna LLC d/b/a Skipjacks from Peter Dowd to Justin Hunter by D. Keefe, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

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

Open the public hearing pursuant to MGL c. 54, Section 25B to opt out of Early Voting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to open the public hearing pursuant to MGL c. 54, Section 25B to opt out of Early Voting

From the minutes

“Motion to open the public hearing pursuant to MGL c. 54, Section 25B to opt out of Early Voting 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 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)

Opt out of Early Mail In Voting for the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Election

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to opt out of Early Mail In Voting for the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Election

From the minutes

“Motion to opt out of Early Mail In Voting for the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Election by D. Keefe, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

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

Discontinue the use of the Accuvote OS optical scan voting tabulation equipment and approve the use of the DS200 Poll Place Scanner and Tabulator beginning with the May 1, 2023 Annual Town...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to discontinue the use of the Accuvote OS optical scan voting tabulation equipment and approve the use of the DS200 Poll Place Scanner and Tabulator beginning with the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Election and all future elections, subject to the availability of equipment

From the minutes

“Motion to discontinue the use of the Accuvote OS optical scan voting tabulation equipment and approve the use of the DS200 Poll Place Scanner and Tabulator beginning with the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Election and all future elections, subject to the availability of equipment by D. Keefe, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

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

Approve use of ARPA funds for 2 CIP projects, including $500,000 for the Walnut Street Sewer Extension and $207,275 for Dam Reconstruction Projects as well as $12,434 in remaining ARPA funds for...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve use of ARPA funds for 2 CIP projects, including $500,000 for the Walnut Street Sewer Extension and $207,275 for Dam Reconstruction Projects as well as $12,434 in remaining ARPA funds for an Assessor's Department Vehicle

From the minutes

“Motion to approve use of ARPA funds for 2 CIP projects, including $500,000 for the Walnut Street Sewer Extension and $207,275 for Dam Reconstruction Projects as well as $12,434 in remaining ARPA funds for an Assessor's Department Vehicle by D. Keefe, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

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

Appoint John Coderre as the Town Manager, subject to a negotiated contract and to appoint the Select Board Chair and Town Labor Counsel to begin negotiations with the selected Town Manager

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint John Coderre as the Town Manager, subject to a negotiated contract and to appoint the Select Board Chair and Town Labor Counsel to begin negotiations with the selected Town Manager

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint John Coderre as the Town Manager, subject to a negotiated contract and to appoint the Select Board Chair and Town Labor Counsel to begin negotiations with the selected Town Manager by D. Keefe, 2nd by S. Ferguson. LG – This was a really tough decision, for absolutely excellent candidates. I’m sure people will have something to say. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Ferguson)

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

Approve the Select Board minutes from December 6, 2022

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Select Board minutes from December 6, 2022

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Select Board minutes from December 6, 2022 by D. Keefe, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

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

Accept a $310 donation for Christmas Activities from Foxboro Animal Hospital

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept a $310 donation for Christmas Activities from Foxboro Animal Hospital

From the minutes

“Motion to accept a $310 donation for Christmas Activities from Foxboro Animal Hospital by D. Keefe, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

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 8 (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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