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Foxborough Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

August 16, 2023

13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appoint AJ Dooley, Jennifer Riggs, Joe Gerraughty, Nathan Urman, Michael Marcusella to the Clean Up Day Committee for a term to end May 31, 2024

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint AJ Dooley, Jennifer Riggs, Joe Gerraughty, Nathan Urman, Michael Marcusella to the Clean Up Day Committee for a term to end May 31, 2024

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint AJ Dooley, Jennifer Riggs, Joe Gerraughty, Nathan Urman, Michael Marcusella to the Clean Up Day Committee for a term to end May 31, 2024 by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Appoint Paige Duncan as Acting Town Manager effective August 17, 2023 for a term to end on February 12, 2024 or upon the appointment of a permanent Town Manager by the Select Board

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint Paige Duncan as Acting Town Manager effective August 17, 2023 for a term to end on February 12, 2024 or upon the appointment of a permanent Town Manager by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Paige Duncan as Acting Town Manager effective August 17, 2023 for a term to end on February 12, 2024 or upon the appointment of a permanent Town Manager by the Select Board by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Authorize the Acting Town Manager to appointment the position of an Acting Assistant Town Manager effective August 17, 2023 for a term to end on February 12, 2024 or upon the appointment of a...

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · 3–2

Motion to authorize the Acting Town Manager to appointment the position of an Acting Assistant Town Manager effective August 17, 2023 for a term to end on February 12, 2024 or upon the appointment of a permanent Town Manager by the Select Board

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to authorize the Acting Town Manager to appointment the position of an Acting Assistant Town Manager effective August 17, 2023 for a term to end on February 12, 2024 or upon the appointment of a permanent Town Manager by the Select Board by L. Gibson 2nd by D. Keefe. Approved, 3-2..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Keefe)

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

Approve the Hamilton Square at Chestnut Sewer Easement Agreement as proposed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Hamilton Square at Chestnut Sewer Easement Agreement as proposed

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Hamilton Square at Chestnut Sewer Easement Agreement as proposed by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Declare the Pratt School Property at 14 Community Way available for disposition and to issue an RFP for the Pratt School to be sold to the highest bidder without conditions

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to declare the Pratt School Property at 14 Community Way available for disposition and to issue an RFP for the Pratt School to be sold to the highest bidder without conditions

From the minutes

“Motion to declare the Pratt School Property at 14 Community Way available for disposition and to issue an RFP for the Pratt School to be sold to the highest bidder without conditions by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Appoint Lorraine Brue as a regular ZBA member for a term to end May 31, 2026

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint Lorraine Brue as a regular ZBA member for a term to end May 31, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Lorraine Brue as a regular ZBA member for a term to end May 31, 2026 by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Discussion: SF – I was going to vote for Lorraine as I believe she brought the experience for this position. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Reappoint David DelPizzo, Margaret Chaisson, David Foscaldo to the Foxborough Commission on Disability for a term to end 5/31/26

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to reappoint David DelPizzo, Margaret Chaisson, David Foscaldo to the Foxborough Commission on Disability for a term to end 5/31/26

The minutes give the result but not a count or how each member voted. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“Motion to reappoint David DelPizzo, Margaret Chaisson, David Foscaldo to the Foxborough Commission on Disability for a term to end 5/31/26 by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 50..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Appoint Town Election Workers from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 as listed on the agenda

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint Town Election Workers from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 as listed on the agenda

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Town Election Workers from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 as listed on the agenda by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Appoint Taunya Orlando to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May 31, 2025

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint Taunya Orlando to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May 31, 2025

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Taunya Orlando to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May 31, 2025 by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Accept a donation of $27,705.90 for the Foxborough Skate Park improvements and renovations from Foxboro Skate Park Fundraiser Inc

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept a donation of $27,705.90 for the Foxborough Skate Park improvements and renovations from Foxboro Skate Park Fundraiser Inc.

From the minutes

“Motion to accept a donation of $27,705.90 for the Foxborough Skate Park improvements and renovations from Foxboro Skate Park Fundraiser Inc. by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Approve the Extended Hours Request for Jake n' Joes at 25 Foxborough Boulevard and Saga Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar at 295 Patriot Place to open and serve alcohol at starting at 11:00am on...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for Jake n' Joes at 25 Foxborough Boulevard and Saga Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar at 295 Patriot Place to open and serve alcohol at starting at 11:00am on October 8, October 22, November 5 and December 3

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for Jake n' Joes at 25 Foxborough Boulevard and Saga Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar at 295 Patriot Place to open and serve alcohol at starting at 11:00am on October 8, October 22, November 5 and December 3 by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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

Approve the July 18, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the July 18, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the July 18, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes by L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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 L. Gibson 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved, 5-0..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)

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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