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Foxborough Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 4, 2024

23 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Stephanie A. McGowan, William F. Yukna, Deborah A. Giardino, Mark S. Elfman, Dennis Keefe

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the updated Foxborough Board, Committee & Commission Handbook

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the updated Foxborough Board, Committee & Commission Handbook.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the updated Foxborough Board, Committee & Commission Handbook., by B. Yukna, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 5-0. Roll Call. Mark – Yes. Bill – Yes. Stephanie – Yes. Debbie – Yes. Dennis – Yes.” (Motion: Yukna, second: Elfman)

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

Approve the Select Board Liaison List for Boards, Committees and Commissions as discussed

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve the Select Board Liaison List for Boards, Committees and Commissions as discussed.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Select Board Liaison List for Boards, Committees and Commissions as discussed., by B. Yukna, 2nd by .M. Elfman Approved. 4-0. Dennis left the meeting..” (Motion: Yukna)

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

Appoint Barbara Kelley to the Council on Aging/Human Services Board for a term to end May 31st 2027

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to appoint Barbara Kelley to the Council on Aging/Human Services Board for a term to end May 31st 2027.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Barbara Kelley to the Council on Aging/Human Services Board for a term to end May 31st 2027., by D. Giardino, 2nd B. Yukna. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Appoint Amy Berdos to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to appoint Amy Berdos to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Amy Berdos to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025. by D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Permanent Municipal & School Building Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointFailed · 2–2

Motion to appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Permanent Municipal & School Building Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027.

The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Permanent Municipal & School Building Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027., by B. Yukna, 2nd by M. Elfman. Fail. 2-2..” (Motion: Yukna, second: Elfman)

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

Appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Personnel Board for a term to end May 31st 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointFailed · 2–2

Motion to appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Personnel Board for a term to end May 31st 2026.

The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Personnel Board for a term to end May 31st 2026. , by B. Yukna, 2nd by M. Elfman. Fail. 2-2..” (Motion: Yukna, second: Elfman)

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

Reconfirm Foxboro's Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee membership

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to reconfirm Foxboro's Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee membership. Four voting members plus three voting liaisons: one from the Recreation Board, one from the Conservation Commission and one from the Commission on Disability. Ex-officio to be the Town Manager, one Select Board member, GIS Analyst, Director of Human Services, Recreation Division Director, Conservation Agent and the Land Use & Economic Development Director. Term to be three years.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to reconfirm Foxboro's Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee membership. Four voting members plus three voting liaisons: one from the Recreation Board, one from the Conservation Commission and one from the Commission on Disability. Ex-officio to be the Town Manager, one Select Board member, GIS Analyst, Director of Human Services, Recreation Division Director, Conservation Agent and the Land Use & Economic Development Director. Term to be three years. by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Do we have a Division Director? Yes. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)

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

Appoint Debbie Giardino as the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee Select Board Liaison

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to appoint Debbie Giardino as the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee Select Board Liaison

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Debbie Giardino as the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee Select Board Liaison, by B. Yukna, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Yukna, second: Elfman)

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

Appoint Lauren Bitar to the Open Spaces & Recreation Plan Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to appoint Lauren Bitar to the Open Spaces & Recreation Plan Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Lauren Bitar to the Open Spaces & Recreation Plan Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027. by D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Appoint Jim Green to the Open Spaces & Recreation Plan Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027. by

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to appoint Jim Green to the Open Spaces & Recreation Plan Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027. by

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Jim Green to the Open Spaces & Recreation Plan Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027. by by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)

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

Appoint Cindy Tracey to the Open Spaces & Recreation Plan Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to appoint Cindy Tracey to the Open Spaces & Recreation Plan Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Cindy Tracey to the Open Spaces & Recreation Plan Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027. by D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Accept the proclamation as just read

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to accept the proclamation as just read

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to accept the proclamation as just read, by S. McGowan, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: McGowan, second: Elfman)

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

Approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Annual Jaycees Car Show on September 1st 2024 10am to 2pm

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Annual Jaycees Car Show on September 1st 2024 10am to 2pm

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Annual Jaycees Car Show on September 1st 2024 10am to 2pm by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)

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

Approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Roadman Ride for Kids on September 21st 2024 from 7am to 4pm

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Roadman Ride for Kids on September 21st 2024 from 7am to 4pm.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Roadman Ride for Kids on September 21st 2024 from 7am to 4pm., by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)

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

Approve the One Day Beer & Wine Application for the Rodman Ride for Kids on September 21st 2024 for service from 11am to 4pm at 38 Neponset Street

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve the One Day Beer & Wine Application for the Rodman Ride for Kids on September 21st 2024 for service from 11am to 4pm at 38 Neponset Street.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the One Day Beer & Wine Application for the Rodman Ride for Kids on September 21st 2024 for service from 11am to 4pm at 38 Neponset Street., by D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $150.00

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $150.00.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $150.00., by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $150.00

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $150.00 by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)

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

Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $450.00

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $450.00.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $450.00., by D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Approve Additional data sheets for the New England Patriots 2024 - 2025 Football Season (Under the 2024 Annual Entertainment License)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to Approve Additional data sheets for the New England Patriots 2024 - 2025 Football Season (Under the 2024 Annual Entertainment License).

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve Additional data sheets for the New England Patriots 2024 - 2025 Football Season (Under the 2024 Annual Entertainment License)., by D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Approve the Extended Hours Request for The Scorpion Bar & Mexican Cantina at 253 Patriot Place, Renaissance Patriot Place at 28 Patriot Place, Red Robin at 201 Patriot Place, Axel&Byrne at 267...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for The Scorpion Bar & Mexican Cantina at 253 Patriot Place, Renaissance Patriot Place at 28 Patriot Place, Red Robin at 201 Patriot Place, Axel&Byrne at 267 Patriot Place, Citizen Crust at 229 Patriot Place and Splitsville at 220 Patriot Place to serve alcohol accompanied by food on September 15th, October 6th, 13th and 27th, November 17th and December 1st as the Patriots will play at home with a 1pm EST kick off.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for The Scorpion Bar & Mexican Cantina at 253 Patriot Place, Renaissance Patriot Place at 28 Patriot Place, Red Robin at 201 Patriot Place, Axel&Byrne at 267 Patriot Place, Citizen Crust at 229 Patriot Place and Splitsville at 220 Patriot Place to serve alcohol accompanied by food on September 15th, October 6th, 13th and 27th, November 17th and December 1st as the Patriots will play at home with a 1pm EST kick off. , by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)

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

Approve three Wormtown One Day Beer and Wine Licenses for the Patriot Place Pickleball Classic, 1 Patriot Place for June 21st, 22nd & 23rd

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve three Wormtown One Day Beer and Wine Licenses for the Patriot Place Pickleball Classic, 1 Patriot Place for June 21st, 22nd & 23rd.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve three Wormtown One Day Beer and Wine Licenses for the Patriot Place Pickleball Classic, 1 Patriot Place for June 21st, 22nd & 23rd. , by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)

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

Approve Minutes from the May 21st 2024 meeting

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve Minutes from the May 21st 2024 meeting.

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve Minutes from the May 21st 2024 meeting. , by D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to adjourn

Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn by D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna Approved. 4-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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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