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May 7, 2024
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark S. Elfman, Stephanie A. McGowan, Dennis Keefe, William F. Yukna, Deborah A. Giardino
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Deb Giardino nominates Stephanie McGowan for Chair
Deb Giardino nominates Stephanie McGowan for Chair
From the minutes
“Deb Giardino nominates Stephanie McGowan for Chair, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Mark nominates Bill Yukna as Vice Chair
Mark nominates Bill Yukna as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Mark nominates Bill Yukna as Vice Chair, 2nd by S. McGowan. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Mark nominated Deb Giardino as Clerk, 2nd B. Yukna
Mark nominated Deb Giardino as Clerk, 2nd B. Yukna.
From the minutes
“Mark nominated Deb Giardino as Clerk, 2nd B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: Elfman, second: Yukna)
Approve "Eisenhauer Lane" in the Ridge Road Subdivision
Motion to approve "Eisenhauer Lane" in the Ridge Road Subdivision
From the minutes
“Motion to approve "Eisenhauer Lane" in the Ridge Road Subdivision, by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy from various attendees in the amount of $1,050.00
Motion to accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy from various attendees in the amount of $1,050.00
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy from various attendees in the amount of $1,050.00, by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy from various attendees in the amount of $150.00
Motion to accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy from various attendees in the amount of $150.00
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy from various attendees in the amount of $150.00, by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Accept a donation to support the Fishing Derby on behalf of the Mass Marine Trades Educational Trust in the amount of $200.00
Motion to accept a donation to support the Fishing Derby on behalf of the Mass Marine Trades Educational Trust in the amount of $200.00
From the minutes
“Motion to accept a donation to support the Fishing Derby on behalf of the Mass Marine Trades Educational Trust in the amount of $200.00, by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Approval of the Select Board Minutes from April 23rd 2024
Motion to approval of the Select Board Minutes from April 23rd 2024.
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, Keefe, McGowanAbstained: Yukna
From the minutes
“Motion to approval of the Select Board Minutes from April 23rd 2024. , by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 4-0. Bill Yukna abstain..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Approve the 2024-2025 Select Board Meeting schedule as proposed
Motion to approve the 2024-2025 Select Board Meeting schedule as proposed
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 2024-2025 Select Board Meeting schedule as proposed, by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Open the public hearing
Move to open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Move to open the public hearing by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Close the public hearing at 8:32pm
Motion to close the public hearing at 8:32pm
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing at 8:32pm by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Deem Mary a nuisance dog
Motion to deem Mary a nuisance dog
The minutes say "3 – 0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Mark S. Elfman, Stephanie A. McGowan, Dennis Keefe, William F. Yukna and Deborah A. Giardino). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to deem Mary a nuisance dog by S. McGowan, 2nd by D. Giardino 3 – 0.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Giardino)
Where the Select Board has deemed this dog a nuisance dog, that Mary be muzzled when taken out of residence and the owner seek behavior training with a professional trainer
Motion where the Select Board has deemed this dog a nuisance dog, that Mary be muzzled when taken out of residence and the owner seek behavior training with a professional trainer
From the minutes
“Motion where the Select Board has deemed this dog a nuisance dog, that Mary be muzzled when taken out of residence and the owner seek behavior training with a professional trainer by S. McGowan, 2nd B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Deem Mary a Nuisance dog
Motion to deem Mary a Nuisance dog
Yes: Giardino, McGowan, YuknaNo: Elfman, Keefe
From the minutes
“Motion to deem Mary a Nuisance dog by S. McGowan, 2nd by D. Giardino. Approved. 3-2. Dennis & Mark opposed..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Giardino)
Where the Board has named Mary a nuisance dog, we require Mary be muzzled and leashed anytime she is taken out of the residence
Where the Board has named Mary a nuisance dog, we require Mary be muzzled and leashed anytime she is taken out of the residence. We strongly recommend that the owner of Mary, Michael Sitar, seek behavior training with a professional trainer
From the minutes
“Where the Board has named Mary a nuisance dog, we require Mary be muzzled and leashed anytime she is taken out of the residence. We strongly recommend that the owner of Mary, Michael Sitar, seek behavior training with a professional trainer, by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Approve the Change of Corporate Name Application for Foxborough Regional Center for the Performing Arts to Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center - 1 School Street
Motion to approve the Change of Corporate Name Application for Foxborough Regional Center for the Performing Arts to Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center - 1 School Street
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Change of Corporate Name Application for Foxborough Regional Center for the Performing Arts to Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center - 1 School Street, by S. McGown, 2nd B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Approve the Use of Public Way Application for Founder's Day on June 8th from 9am to Noon with Parade route to assemble at 132 Central Street, to Mechanic Street, to Railroad Avenue, to Bird...
Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for Founder's Day on June 8th from 9am to Noon with Parade route to assemble at 132 Central Street, to Mechanic Street, to Railroad Avenue, to Bird Street, to South Street and end at Carpenter Street
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for Founder's Day on June 8th from 9am to Noon with Parade route to assemble at 132 Central Street, to Mechanic Street, to Railroad Avenue, to Bird Street, to South Street and end at Carpenter Street, by S. McGowan, 2nd B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Approve Town Meeting Handouts with the proposed changes
Motion to approve Town Meeting Handouts with the proposed changes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Town Meeting Handouts with the proposed changes, by S. McGowan, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Disband the Regional Emergency Planning Committee
Motion to disband the Regional Emergency Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Motion to disband the Regional Emergency Planning Committee, by S. McGowan, 2nd B. Yukna. Approved. 5-0.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Yukna)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
The minutes give the result but not a count or how each member voted. Showing the result only.
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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