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34 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Start my ballot →Present: Stephanie A. McGowan, William F. Yukna, Deborah A. Giardino, Mark S. Elfman, Dennis Keefe
Absent: None
Approve Mead, Talerman, & Costa LLC, as the Town of Foxborough's Town Counsel to begin FY25
Motion to approve Mead, Talerman, & Costa LLC, as the Town of Foxborough's Town Counsel to begin FY25
“Motion to approve Mead, Talerman, & Costa LLC, as the Town of Foxborough's Town Counsel to begin FY25, By M. Elfman 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Elfman, second: Yukna)
Authorize the Town Manager, as the Select Board's designee, to notify the Attorney General's Office of the open meeting law complaint dated June 4th 2024
Motion to authorize the Town Manager, as the Select Board's designee, to notify the Attorney General's Office of the open meeting law complaint dated June 4th 2024
“Motion to authorize the Town Manager, as the Select Board's designee, to notify the Attorney General's Office of the open meeting law complaint dated June 4th 2024, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Reinstate the Director of Operations Role
Motion to reinstate the Director of Operations Role
Yes: Elfman, KeefeNo: Giardino, McGowan, YuknaThe minutes name Mark S. Elfman as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion to reinstate the Director of Operations Role, By M. Elfman, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – no. Stephanie – no. Debbie – no. Dennis – yes. Failed 2-3..” (Motion: Elfman)
Approve the Common Victualler Application for Krishivaa Inc bda Sankalp Restaurant at 2 Washington Street
Motion to approve the Common Victualler Application for Krishivaa Inc bda Sankalp Restaurant at 2 Washington Street
“Motion to approve the Common Victualler Application for Krishivaa Inc bda Sankalp Restaurant at 2 Washington Street, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the Entertainment Application for Krishivaa Inc bda Sankalp Restaurant at 2 Washington Street
Motion to approve the Entertainment Application for Krishivaa Inc bda Sankalp Restaurant at 2 Washington Street
“Motion to approve the Entertainment Application for Krishivaa Inc bda Sankalp Restaurant at 2 Washington Street, By D. Giardino, 2nd by m. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0..”
Approve the Common Victualler Application for Nirvi Inc bda Ambrosia at 2 Washington Street
Motion to approve the Common Victualler Application for Nirvi Inc bda Ambrosia at 2 Washington Street
“Motion to approve the Common Victualler Application for Nirvi Inc bda Ambrosia at 2 Washington Street, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the Entertainment Application for Nirvi Inc bda Ambrosia at 2 Washington Street
Motion to approve the Entertainment Application for Nirvi Inc bda Ambrosia at 2 Washington Street
“Motion to approve the Entertainment Application for Nirvi Inc bda Ambrosia at 2 Washington Street, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the Change of Manager Application for GMRI, Inc. dba The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1808 at 392 Patriot Place from Richard Swatton to Heather Ruprecht
Motion to approve the Change of Manager Application for GMRI, Inc. dba The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1808 at 392 Patriot Place from Richard Swatton to Heather Ruprecht
“Motion to approve the Change of Manager Application for GMRI, Inc. dba The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1808 at 392 Patriot Place from Richard Swatton to Heather Ruprecht, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute purchase and sale agreement, as revised
Motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute purchase and sale agreement, as revised
“Motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute purchase and sale agreement, as revised, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Appoint Marc Craig to the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027
Motion to appoint Marc Craig to the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, KeefeNo: YuknaStephanie A. McGowan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
“Motion to appoint Marc Craig to the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – no. Stephanie – recused. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 3-1.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Appoint Bob Correia to the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027
Motion to appoint Bob Correia to the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, KeefeNo: YuknaStephanie A. McGowan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
“Motion to appoint Bob Correia to the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Committee for a term to end May 31st 2027, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – no. Stephanie – recused. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 3-1.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Appoint John Mahoney to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025
Motion to appoint John Mahoney to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025
Stephanie A. McGowan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
“Motion to appoint John Mahoney to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025, , By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – recused. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Appoint Kevin Prior to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025
Motion to appoint Kevin Prior to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025
Stephanie A. McGowan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
“Motion to appoint Kevin Prior to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – recused. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Appoint Linda Hunter to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025
Motion to appoint Linda Hunter to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025
“Motion to appoint Linda Hunter to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Appoint Sarah Francomano to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025
Motion to appoint Sarah Francomano to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025
“Motion to appoint Sarah Francomano to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May 31st 2025, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment request to extend end time to 11:30pm for the Zach Bryan concerts on June 26th and July 17th 2024
Motion to approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment request to extend end time to 11:30pm for the Zach Bryan concerts on June 26th and July 17th 2024
“Motion to approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment request to extend end time to 11:30pm for the Zach Bryan concerts on June 26th and July 17th 2024, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the FY24 Year End Town Manager Transfers
Motion to approve the FY24 Year End Town Manager Transfers
“Motion to approve the FY24 Year End Town Manager Transfers, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the Town Manager Goals for FY25
Motion to approve the Town Manager Goals for FY25
“Motion to approve the Town Manager Goals for FY25, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $450.00
Motion to accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $450.00
“Motion to accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $450.00, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $150.00
Motion to Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $150.00
“Motion to Accept the enrollment fees for the Junior Police Academy in the amount of $150.00, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve donation for the Boyden Library from Lakeview Pavilion Charitable Foundation for 2024 JFK Museum Membership Passes in the amount of $3274.00
Motion to approve donation for the Boyden Library from Lakeview Pavilion Charitable Foundation for 2024 JFK Museum Membership Passes in the amount of $3274.00
“Motion to approve donation for the Boyden Library from Lakeview Pavilion Charitable Foundation for 2024 JFK Museum Membership Passes in the amount of $3274.00, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the Hours Application for BLH Acquisition LLC dba Bar Louie at 232 Patriot Place
Motion to approve the Hours Application for BLH Acquisition LLC dba Bar Louie at 232 Patriot Place. Sunday alcohol service for all Sundays to start at 10am for brunch service
“Motion to approve the Hours Application for BLH Acquisition LLC dba Bar Louie at 232 Patriot Place. Sunday alcohol service for all Sundays to start at 10am for brunch service, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the Extended Hours Request for Wormtown at 250 Patriot Place, Helix eSports at 23 Patriot Place, Fat Tuesday at 26 Patriot Place, Saga Steakhouse at 295 Patriot Place, Jake N Joes at 25...
Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for Wormtown at 250 Patriot Place, Helix eSports at 23 Patriot Place, Fat Tuesday at 26 Patriot Place, Saga Steakhouse at 295 Patriot Place, Jake N Joes at 25 Foxborough Boulevard, Skipjacks at 226 Patriot Place, Six String Grille 275 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
“Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request for Wormtown at 250 Patriot Place, Helix eSports at 23 Patriot Place, Fat Tuesday at 26 Patriot Place, Saga Steakhouse at 295 Patriot Place, Jake N Joes at 25 Foxborough Boulevard, Skipjacks at 226 Patriot Place, Six String Grille 275 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 B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve to Extended Hours Request for Jake N Joes at 25 Foxborough Boulevard to serve alcohol accompanied by food, for Brunch, starting at 11am for all Sundays remaining in 2024 starting June 23rd...
Motion to approve to Extended Hours Request for Jake N Joes at 25 Foxborough Boulevard to serve alcohol accompanied by food, for Brunch, starting at 11am for all Sundays remaining in 2024 starting June 23rd 2024
“Motion to approve to Extended Hours Request for Jake N Joes at 25 Foxborough Boulevard to serve alcohol accompanied by food, for Brunch, starting at 11am for all Sundays remaining in 2024 starting June 23rd 2024, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Extended Hours Request for Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse at 1 Patriot Place to serve alcohol accompanied by food, for Brunch, beginning at 10am starting September 10th 2024
Motion to Extended Hours Request for Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse at 1 Patriot Place to serve alcohol accompanied by food, for Brunch, beginning at 10am starting September 10th 2024
“Motion to Extended Hours Request for Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse at 1 Patriot Place to serve alcohol accompanied by food, for Brunch, beginning at 10am starting September 10th 2024, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the FY25 Commercial Parking License Renewals as Listed on the posted agenda
Motion to approve the FY25 Commercial Parking License Renewals as Listed on the posted agenda
“Motion to approve the FY25 Commercial Parking License Renewals as Listed on the posted agenda, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. All property, real estate and water bills have been paid in full by all. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve a New Class II Auto License for NorthFox Auto Trading Company located at 171 North Street
Motion to approve a New Class II Auto License for NorthFox Auto Trading Company located at 171 North Street. No vehicles to be stored or any auto body work performed at the premises. Expiration of license to be December 31st 2024
“Motion to approve a New Class II Auto License for NorthFox Auto Trading Company located at 171 North Street. No vehicles to be stored or any auto body work performed at the premises. Expiration of license to be December 31st 2024, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Building Commissioner to monitor. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the Use of Public Way Application for Hockomock Area YMCA's 2024 Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5k on September 14th 2024 at 8am
Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for Hockomock Area YMCA's 2024 Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5k on September 14th 2024 at 8am. Race starts in the YMCA driveway, 67 Mechanic Street and goes left onto Mechanic Street, right on Railroad Avenue, left on Bird Street, right on Baker Street, right on Chestnut Street, left on Pond Avenue/Foxhill Road, right on Chestnut Street, right on Mechanic Street to the YMCA
“Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for Hockomock Area YMCA's 2024 Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5k on September 14th 2024 at 8am. Race starts in the YMCA driveway, 67 Mechanic Street and goes left onto Mechanic Street, right on Railroad Avenue, left on Bird Street, right on Baker Street, right on Chestnut Street, left on Pond Avenue/Foxhill Road, right on Chestnut Street, right on Mechanic Street to the YMCA, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Appoint Catherine Feerick, the new Director of Land Use & Economic Development to the Southeastern MA Commuter Rail Task Force with a term to end 5/31/2025
Motion to Appoint Catherine Feerick, the new Director of Land Use & Economic Development to the Southeastern MA Commuter Rail Task Force with a term to end 5/31/2025
“Motion to Appoint Catherine Feerick, the new Director of Land Use & Economic Development to the Southeastern MA Commuter Rail Task Force with a term to end 5/31/2025, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Appoint Catherine Feerick, the new Director of Land Use & Economic Development to the MBTA Advisory Board with a term to end 5/31/2025
Motion to Appoint Catherine Feerick, the new Director of Land Use & Economic Development to the MBTA Advisory Board with a term to end 5/31/2025
“Motion to Appoint Catherine Feerick, the new Director of Land Use & Economic Development to the MBTA Advisory Board with a term to end 5/31/2025, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Appoint Catherine Feerick, the new Director of Land Use & Economic Development to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council as an alternate with a term to end 5/31/2025
Motion to Appoint Catherine Feerick, the new Director of Land Use & Economic Development to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council as an alternate with a term to end 5/31/2025
“Motion to Appoint Catherine Feerick, the new Director of Land Use & Economic Development to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council as an alternate with a term to end 5/31/2025, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from the June 4th 2024 2024 meetings
Motion to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from the June 4th 2024 2024 meetings
“Motion to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from the June 4th 2024 2024 meetings, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from the June 11th 2024 meetings
Motion to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from the June 11th 2024 meetings
“Motion to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from the June 11th 2024 meetings, By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn
“Motion to adjourn, By D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, 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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