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Foxborough Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

July 16, 2024

24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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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

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

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

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 B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Accept a food and hat donation from the Bass Pro Shops at 1 Patriot Place for the Kid's Fishing Derby sponsored by the Recreation Department

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept a food and hat donation from the Bass Pro Shops at 1 Patriot Place for the Kid's Fishing Derby sponsored by the Recreation Department.

From the minutes

“Motion to accept a food and hat donation from the Bass Pro Shops at 1 Patriot Place for the Kid's Fishing Derby sponsored by the Recreation Department. 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)

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

Appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa as Town Counsel with a term to end May 31, 2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa as Town Counsel with a term to end May 31, 2025

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa as Town Counsel with a term to end May 31, 2025 By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Paige finalized the contract. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Appoint Jack Martin to the Council on Aging/Human Services Board for a term to end May 31st 2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint Jack Martin to the Council on Aging/Human Services Board for a term to end May 31st 2025.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Jack Martin to the Council on Aging/Human Services Board for a term to end May 31st 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)

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

Appoint Tom Gill to the Employee Insurance Advisory Board as the Foxborough Education Association representative for a term to end May 31st 2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint Tom Gill to the Employee Insurance Advisory Board as the Foxborough Education Association representative for a term to end May 31st 2025

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Tom Gill to the Employee Insurance Advisory Board as the Foxborough Education Association representative for a term to end May 31st 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)

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

Appoint Blair Crane to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate for a term to end May 31st 2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint Blair Crane to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate for a term to end May 31st 2025.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint Blair Crane to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate for a term to end May 31st 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)

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

Approve a new Pool Table application from Crazy Axes Foxborough, LLC dba Crazy Axes, at 220 Patriot Place, for two non-coin operated pool tables

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve a new Pool Table application from Crazy Axes Foxborough, LLC dba Crazy Axes, at 220 Patriot Place, for two non-coin operated pool tables.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve a new Pool Table application from Crazy Axes Foxborough, LLC dba Crazy Axes, at 220 Patriot Place, for two non-coin operated pool tables. 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)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Move to close the public hearing, 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)

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

Approve the Transfer of a Farmer Series and Malt Beverage Only Pouring Permit from Wormtown Brewery LLC dba Wormtown Brewery to Be Hoppy Brewery LLC dba Wormtown Brewery at 200 Patriot Place

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Transfer of a Farmer Series and Malt Beverage Only Pouring Permit from Wormtown Brewery LLC dba Wormtown Brewery to Be Hoppy Brewery LLC dba Wormtown Brewery at 200 Patriot Place

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Transfer of a Farmer Series and Malt Beverage Only Pouring Permit from Wormtown Brewery LLC dba Wormtown Brewery to Be Hoppy Brewery LLC dba Wormtown Brewery at 200 Patriot Place, 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)

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

Approve the renewal of the Foxboro VFW Post 2626, located at 337 Cocasset Street and Rally Point Inn & Pub, located at 9 Mechanic Street, Pool Table License for 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the renewal of the Foxboro VFW Post 2626, located at 337 Cocasset Street and Rally Point Inn & Pub, located at 9 Mechanic Street, Pool Table License for 2024.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the renewal of the Foxboro VFW Post 2626, located at 337 Cocasset Street and Rally Point Inn & Pub, located at 9 Mechanic Street, Pool Table License for 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)

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

Approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Max Performance Sharon Triathlon on August 11th 2024 from 8am to 10am traveling on Willow Street and East Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Max Performance Sharon Triathlon on August 11th 2024 from 8am to 10am traveling on Willow Street and East Street

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Max Performance Sharon Triathlon on August 11th 2024 from 8am to 10am traveling on Willow Street and East Street By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Re-occurring applicant. No prior problems. OK with Public Safety. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from the June 18th 2024 meeting as amended

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from the June 18th 2024 meeting as amended

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from the June 18th 2024 meeting as amended By D. Giardino, 2nd by B. Yukna. Under discussion about director of operation, motion "second by D. Elfman" should been M. Elfman. Under Bill’s comment about concern about another department, when instead of will fail. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)

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

Approve the State Election Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the State Election Warrant. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the State Election Warrant. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.”

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

Approve the Nivri, Inc., dba Olive & Mint/Ambrosia, located at 2 Washington Street, ABCC Appeal Settlement Agreement

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to Approve the Nivri, Inc., dba Olive & Mint/Ambrosia, located at 2 Washington Street, ABCC Appeal Settlement Agreement

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve the Nivri, Inc., dba Olive & Mint/Ambrosia, located at 2 Washington Street, ABCC Appeal Settlement Agreement 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)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Move to close the public hearing 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)

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

Approve the application for Renewal of Nivri, Inc. dba Olive & Mint/Ambrosia, located at 2 Washington Street, On Premises All-Alcohol License

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the application for Renewal of Nivri, Inc. dba Olive & Mint/Ambrosia, located at 2 Washington Street, On Premises All-Alcohol License

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the application for Renewal of Nivri, Inc. dba Olive & Mint/Ambrosia, located at 2 Washington Street, On Premises All-Alcohol License 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)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Move to close the public hearing 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)

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

Approve the application for Alteration of Premises for Nivri Inc., dba Olive & Mint/Ambrosia, located at 2 Washington Street, On Premises All-Alcohol License

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the application for Alteration of Premises for Nivri Inc., dba Olive & Mint/Ambrosia, located at 2 Washington Street, On Premises All-Alcohol License

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the application for Alteration of Premises for Nivri Inc., dba Olive & Mint/Ambrosia, located at 2 Washington Street, On Premises All-Alcohol License 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)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Move to close the public hearing by M. Elfman, 2nd B. Yukna. Roll Call – Mark – yes. Bill – yes. Stephanie – yes. Debbie – yes. Dennis – yes. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Yukna)

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

Approve the Application for On Premises All Alcohol Restaurant License for Krishivva Inc., dba Sanklap, located at 2 Washington Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Application for On Premises All Alcohol Restaurant License for Krishivva Inc., dba Sanklap, located at 2 Washington Street

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Application for On Premises All Alcohol Restaurant License for Krishivva Inc., dba Sanklap, located at 2 Washington Street 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)

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

Approve the Veteran Service’s Hometown Military Banner Program

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Veteran Service’s Hometown Military Banner Program.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Veteran Service’s Hometown Military Banner Program. 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)

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

Approve the FY25 Town Goals as discussed and amended

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the FY25 Town Goals as discussed and amended

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the FY25 Town Goals as discussed and amended 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)

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

I hereby move that the Select Board purchase the land known as 76 Main Street, Foxborough, Massachusetts, from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints for Two Million Five Hundred Thousand...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I hereby move that the Select Board purchase the land known as 76 Main Street, Foxborough, Massachusetts, from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints for Two Million Five Hundred Thousand ($2,500,000.00) Dollars as authorized pursuant to Article 15 of the May 13, 2024 Foxborough Town Meeting, to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Select Board; and to further to authorize the Chair, Stephanie A. McGowan, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of said property

From the minutes

“I hereby move that the Select Board purchase the land known as 76 Main Street, Foxborough, Massachusetts, from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints for Two Million Five Hundred Thousand ($2,500,000.00) Dollars as authorized pursuant to Article 15 of the May 13, 2024 Foxborough Town Meeting, to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Select Board; and to further to authorize the Chair, Stephanie A. McGowan, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of said property 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)

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 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)

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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