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May 9, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Leah Gibson, Stephanie A. McGowan, Dennis Keefe, Seth Ferguson, Mark S. Elfman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with...
Motion to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Finance Director)
The vote does not list Stephanie A. McGowan and Seth Ferguson, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Finance Director) by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll call vote ME- Yes, DK – Yes, and LG – Yes. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Nominate Mark Elfman as the Chair of the Select Board effective May 10, 2023
Motion to nominate Mark Elfman as the Chair of the Select Board effective May 10, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Mark Elfman as the Chair of the Select Board effective May 10, 2023 by L. Gibson 2nd by D. Keefe. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Keefe)
Nominate Stephanie McGowan as the Vice Chair of the Select Board effective May 10, 2023
Motion to nominate Stephanie McGowan as the Vice Chair of the Select Board effective May 10, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Stephanie McGowan as the Vice Chair of the Select Board effective May 10, 2023 by L. Gibson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Nominate Leah McGowan as the Clerk of the Select Board effective May 10, 2023
Motion to nominate Leah McGowan as the Clerk of the Select Board effective May 10, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Leah McGowan as the Clerk of the Select Board effective May 10, 2023 by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Close the public hearing
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)
Approve the Application for Alteration of Premises submitted by NPS LLC d/b/a Gillette Stadium, dated April 14, 2023, relative to the licensed premises located at 1 Patriot Place (ABCC License#...
Motion to approve the Application for Alteration of Premises submitted by NPS LLC d/b/a Gillette Stadium, dated April 14, 2023, relative to the licensed premises located at 1 Patriot Place (ABCC License# 00013-RS-0426) as detailed in Section 2 of the Alteration of Premises Application, subject to the following conditions: If alcohol is to be served in the West Side of the stadium and North Plaza, there shall be a security fencing enclosure for said areas; No serving areas located in the expanded licensed premises shall impede pedestrian ingress to or egress from the Stadium; and If the Chief of Police determines that pedestrian gate ingress/ egress flow rates are insufficient in these areas due to the location of serving areas, the Chief of Police may restrict the use of, or order the relocation of, any such serving area
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Application for Alteration of Premises submitted by NPS LLC d/b/a Gillette Stadium, dated April 14, 2023, relative to the licensed premises located at 1 Patriot Place (ABCC License# 00013-RS-0426) as detailed in Section 2 of the Alteration of Premises Application, subject to the following conditions: If alcohol is to be served in the West Side of the stadium and North Plaza, there shall be a security fencing enclosure for said areas; No serving areas located in the expanded licensed premises shall impede pedestrian ingress to or egress from the Stadium; and If the Chief of Police determines that pedestrian gate ingress/ egress flow rates are insufficient in these areas due to the location of serving areas, the Chief of Police may restrict the use of, or order the relocation of, any such serving area by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Amend the language of Section I (Definitions) of the Town of Foxborough’s Rules and Regulations For Holders of Alcoholic Beverages Licenses as follows: #1. "Alcoholic Beverage", as used herein...
Move to amend the language of Section I (Definitions) of the Town of Foxborough’s Rules and Regulations For Holders of Alcoholic Beverages Licenses as follows: #1. "Alcoholic Beverage", as used herein shall mean any liquid intended for human consumption as a beverage and containing one half of one percent (.5%) or more of alcohol by volume at sixty degrees Fahrenheit; and for the purposes of these Regulations, said term shall include, without limitation, beer, wine, hard seltzers, hard ciders, alcohol infused beverages, malt beverages and any other beverage subject to regulation and licensure pursuant to G.L. c. 138. #7. A "Beer" shall mean a maximum of 25 fluid ounces of beer in a container, unless otherwise authorized by the Chief of Police. And inserting a new Section 22 to read as follows, and renumber the following Sections in sequence: #22. Unless otherwise expressly provided in these Rules and Regulations, no Alcoholic Beverage, as defined herein, shall be served in a container exceeding twenty-five (25) fluid ounces in volume without prior written authorization by the Chief of Police
From the minutes
“Move to amend the language of Section I (Definitions) of the Town of Foxborough’s Rules and Regulations For Holders of Alcoholic Beverages Licenses as follows: #1. "Alcoholic Beverage", as used herein shall mean any liquid intended for human consumption as a beverage and containing one half of one percent (.5%) or more of alcohol by volume at sixty degrees Fahrenheit; and for the purposes of these Regulations, said term shall include, without limitation, beer, wine, hard seltzers, hard ciders, alcohol infused beverages, malt beverages and any other beverage subject to regulation and licensure pursuant to G.L. c. 138. #7. A "Beer" shall mean a maximum of 25 fluid ounces of beer in a container, unless otherwise authorized by the Chief of Police. And inserting a new Section 22 to read as follows, and renumber the following Sections in sequence: #22. Unless otherwise expressly provided in these Rules and Regulations, no Alcoholic Beverage, as defined herein, shall be served in a container exceeding twenty-five (25) fluid ounces in volume without prior written authorization by the Chief of Police by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0.” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Approve the Use of Public Way Application for Founder's Day on June 10 from 9:00am 12:00pm
Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for Founder's Day on June 10 from 9:00am 12:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for Founder's Day on June 10 from 9:00am 12:00pm by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Approve the renewal of 2 Pool Table Licenses for Rally Point Pub and Inn at 9 Mechanic Street and 2 Pool Table Licenses for VFW Foxborough Post 2626 at 337 Cocasset Street
Motion to approve the renewal of 2 Pool Table Licenses for Rally Point Pub and Inn at 9 Mechanic Street and 2 Pool Table Licenses for VFW Foxborough Post 2626 at 337 Cocasset Street
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the renewal of 2 Pool Table Licenses for Rally Point Pub and Inn at 9 Mechanic Street and 2 Pool Table Licenses for VFW Foxborough Post 2626 at 337 Cocasset Street by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Approve extended hours request for VFW Foxboro Post 2626 to begin serving alcohol at 1:00pm on Memorial Day, May 29
Motion to approve extended hours request for VFW Foxboro Post 2626 to begin serving alcohol at 1:00pm on Memorial Day, May 29
From the minutes
“Motion to approve extended hours request for VFW Foxboro Post 2626 to begin serving alcohol at 1:00pm on Memorial Day, May 29 by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. LG- With the recent issues I check with the Chief and he is okay with this request. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Accept a $5,000 donation for the Recreation Departments Booth Summer Program from St. Alban's Lodge A.F. + A. M
Motion to accept a $5,000 donation for the Recreation Departments Booth Summer Program from St. Alban's Lodge A.F. + A. M.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept a $5,000 donation for the Recreation Departments Booth Summer Program from St. Alban's Lodge A.F. + A. M. by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Approve the March 28, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the March 28, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the March 28, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. LG – Can you please put the address on the meeting minutes? CM – Yes. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Approve the April 11, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the April 11, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes
Yes: Elfman, Ferguson, Gibson, KeefeAbstained: McGowan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the April 11, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-0-1. S. McGowan abstained..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Keefe, 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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