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October 8, 2024
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephanie A. McGowan, William F. Yukna, Deborah A. Giardino, Mark S. Elfman, Dennis Keefe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Halloween Parade sponsored by Recreation on October 26, 2024, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm, around the Town Common
Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Halloween Parade sponsored by Recreation on October 26, 2024, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm, around the Town Common. UnCommon Pumpkin patch is back this year, stay tuned.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Halloween Parade sponsored by Recreation on October 26, 2024, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm, around the Town Common. UnCommon Pumpkin patch is back this year, stay tuned. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval of Article #1: FY25 Capital Budget Requests
Motion to recommend approval of Article #1: FY25 Capital Budget Requests.
From the minutes
“** Motion to recommend approval of Article #1: FY25 Capital Budget Requests. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval Article #2: Police and Fire Apparatus Revolving Fund Spending Limit Increase
Motion to recommend approval Article #2: Police and Fire Apparatus Revolving Fund Spending Limit Increase.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval Article #2: Police and Fire Apparatus Revolving Fund Spending Limit Increase. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval of Article #3: Transfer to Fire Stabilization Fund
Motion to recommend approval of Article #3: Transfer to Fire Stabilization Fund.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #3: Transfer to Fire Stabilization Fund. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval of Article #4: Fire Stabilization Fund Transfer to Fire Budget
Motion to recommend approval of Article #4: Fire Stabilization Fund Transfer to Fire Budget.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #4: Fire Stabilization Fund Transfer to Fire Budget. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval of Article #5: Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Bylaw Clean Up
Motion to recommend approval of Article #5: Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Bylaw Clean Up.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #5: Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Bylaw Clean Up. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval of Article #8 as presented
Motion to recommend approval of Article #8 as presented.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #8 as presented. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval of Article #10: Amend Sewer Service Area Map
Motion to recommend approval of Article #10: Amend Sewer Service Area Map.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #10: Amend Sewer Service Area Map. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval of Article #11: Disposition of Land at the rear 34 School Street
Motion to recommend approval of Article #11: Disposition of Land at the rear 34 School Street.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #11: Disposition of Land at the rear 34 School Street. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval of Article #12: National Grid Easement
Motion to recommend approval of Article #12: National Grid Easement.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #12: National Grid Easement. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval of Article #13: Acceptance of Peterson Lane and Article #14: Acceptance of Authelet Way as a Public Way as a Public Way subject to the pending approval of the DPW and Planning...
Motion to recommend approval of Article #13: Acceptance of Peterson Lane and Article #14: Acceptance of Authelet Way as a Public Way as a Public Way subject to the pending approval of the DPW and Planning Board approval.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #13: Acceptance of Peterson Lane and Article #14: Acceptance of Authelet Way as a Public Way as a Public Way subject to the pending approval of the DPW and Planning Board approval. Moved by: Bill Yukna Seconded by: Debbie Giardino Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Yukna, second: Giardino)
Approve the Change of Hours Application for Laced Pizza & Pub LLC dba Laced Pizza & Pub located at 94 Washington Street to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays for brunch
Motion to approve the Change of Hours Application for Laced Pizza & Pub LLC dba Laced Pizza & Pub located at 94 Washington Street to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays for brunch.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Change of Hours Application for Laced Pizza & Pub LLC dba Laced Pizza & Pub located at 94 Washington Street to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays for brunch. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve a One-Day Beer & Wine License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Wormtown Brewery, for October 19, 2024, from 10am to 4pm, for Patriot Place's Harvest Fest
Motion to approve a One-Day Beer & Wine License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Wormtown Brewery, for October 19, 2024, from 10am to 4pm, for Patriot Place's Harvest Fest.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a One-Day Beer & Wine License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Wormtown Brewery, for October 19, 2024, from 10am to 4pm, for Patriot Place's Harvest Fest. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Appoint Jonathan Glover to the Foxborough Historical Commission for a term to end 5/31/2027
Motion to appoint Jonathan Glover to the Foxborough Historical Commission for a term to end 5/31/2027.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Jonathan Glover to the Foxborough Historical Commission for a term to end 5/31/2027. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Appoint Richard Letson to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee for a term to end 5/31/2025
Motion to appoint Richard Letson to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee for a term to end 5/31/2025.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Richard Letson to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee for a term to end 5/31/2025. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve a memorial bench in memory of Elizabeth R. Smith donated by Judith Duffy
Motion to approve a memorial bench in memory of Elizabeth R. Smith donated by Judith Duffy.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a memorial bench in memory of Elizabeth R. Smith donated by Judith Duffy. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve a memorial bench in memory ofDr. Kevin P. Duffy donated by Judith Duffy
Motion to approve a memorial bench in memory ofDr. Kevin P. Duffy donated by Judith Duffy.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a memorial bench in memory ofDr. Kevin P. Duffy donated by Judith Duffy. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept the donation from Judith Duffy in the amount of $2,400 for two Memorial Benches
Motion to accept the donation from Judith Duffy in the amount of $2,400 for two Memorial Benches.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Judith Duffy in the amount of $2,400 for two Memorial Benches. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept the donations for the Veteran Banner Project in the amount of $2,730.00 from the following donors: The Jamison Family, Rolling Thunder, The Foxboro Jaycees, The Murphy Family, The Cherico...
Motion to accept the donations for the Veteran Banner Project in the amount of $2,730.00 from the following donors: The Jamison Family, Rolling Thunder, The Foxboro Jaycees, The Murphy Family, The Cherico Family, The Pitts-Stockman Family, The Cataloni Family, The Brodur Family, The Blais Family, The Butler Family, The Lancaster Family, The Hall Family, The Perkins Family, The Peterson Family, The Gay Family, The Gould Family, The Everson Family, Kurt Pollister, Marilyn Pollister & The Polistre Family.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donations for the Veteran Banner Project in the amount of $2,730.00 from the following donors: The Jamison Family, Rolling Thunder, The Foxboro Jaycees, The Murphy Family, The Cherico Family, The Pitts-Stockman Family, The Cataloni Family, The Brodur Family, The Blais Family, The Butler Family, The Lancaster Family, The Hall Family, The Perkins Family, The Peterson Family, The Gay Family, The Gould Family, The Everson Family, Kurt Pollister, Marilyn Pollister & The Polistre Family. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept a donation from James Miller in the amount of $9,990.00 to be used for the Payson Field basketball courts
Motion to accept a donation from James Miller in the amount of $9,990.00 to be used for the Payson Field basketball courts.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept a donation from James Miller in the amount of $9,990.00 to be used for the Payson Field basketball courts. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept a donation from Beverley Lord in the amount of $160 to support the Fox in the Boro Mug project
Motion to accept a donation from Beverley Lord in the amount of $160 to support the Fox in the Boro Mug project.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept a donation from Beverley Lord in the amount of $160 to support the Fox in the Boro Mug project. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the updated Foxborough Historical Commission list of approved street names
Motion to approve the updated Foxborough Historical Commission list of approved street names.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the updated Foxborough Historical Commission list of approved street names. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the State Election Warrant
Motion to approve the State Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the State Election Warrant. Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.”
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 24, 2024
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 24, 2024.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 24, 2024. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“**Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
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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