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November 5, 2024
19 recorded votes, 4 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
Open the public hearing
Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 beginning at 7:05 P.M. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA, in accordance with MGL, Chapter 140, Section 157 and Chapter 78 of the Code of the Town of Foxborough to address a complaint filed with the Board relative to an alleged nuisance and/or dangerous dog, resulting from an incident that occurred on October 10, 2024, in the Garrett Spillane and Edwards Road neighborhood, involving ’Moose’ a neutered male boxer– owner – Laurie Montanaro of 7 Patriot Circle. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place designated.
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 beginning at 7:05 P.M. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA, in accordance with MGL, Chapter 140, Section 157 and Chapter 78 of the Code of the Town of Foxborough to address a complaint filed with the Board relative to an alleged nuisance and/or dangerous dog, resulting from an incident that occurred on October 10, 2024, in the Garrett Spillane and Edwards Road neighborhood, involving ’Moose’ a neutered male boxer– owner – Laurie Montanaro of 7 Patriot Circle. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place designated. 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)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“**Motion to close the public hearing. 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)
Deem Moose as a dangerous dog
Motion to deem Moose as a dangerous dog.
Yes: Elfman, Keefe, McGowan, YuknaAbstained: Giardino
From the minutes
“**Motion to deem Moose as a dangerous dog. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Abstain Debbie Giardino Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Order an euthanize order of Moose
Motion to order an euthanize order of Moose.
Yes: Elfman, Keefe, McGowan, YuknaAbstained: Giardino
From the minutes
“**Motion to order an euthanize order of Moose. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Abstain Debbie Giardino Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the opioid abetment funds strategy
Motion to approve the opioid abetment funds strategy.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the opioid abetment funds strategy. 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)
Open the public hearing
Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board will conduct a public hearing, in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, Section 56, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 7:45 P.M. at Foxborough Town Hall Gala Room, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035, for the purpose of determining the percentages of the FY 2025 local property tax levy to be borne by each class of real and personal property. The Select Board will accept written comments prior to the hearing from individuals or organizations unable to attend the public hearing please email Katie Lang at klang@foxboroughma.gov.
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board will conduct a public hearing, in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, Section 56, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 7:45 P.M. at Foxborough Town Hall Gala Room, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035, for the purpose of determining the percentages of the FY 2025 local property tax levy to be borne by each class of real and personal property. The Select Board will accept written comments prior to the hearing from individuals or organizations unable to attend the public hearing please email Katie Lang at klang@foxboroughma.gov. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Tax Classification Hearing 11.5.24 Fact Sheet & Terms.pdf Classification Hearing_Final.pptx 4.01 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“**Motion to close the public hearing. 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)
Vote no on an Open Space Discount
Motion to vote no on an Open Space Discount.
From the minutes
“**Motion to vote no on an Open Space Discount. 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)
Vote no on Residential Exemption
Motion to vote no on Residential Exemption.
From the minutes
“**Motion to vote no on Residential Exemption. 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)
Vote no on a Small Commercial Exemption
Motion to vote no on a Small Commercial Exemption.
From the minutes
“**Motion to vote no on a Small Commercial Exemption. 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)
Set the minimum residential factor to 0.9404 (moving to 1.23 shift) or other as voted
Motion to set the minimum residential factor to 0.9404 (moving to 1.23 shift) or other as voted.
From the minutes
“**Motion to set the minimum residential factor to 0.9404 (moving to 1.23 shift) or other as voted. 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)
Recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #7: MBTA Communities (Subdistrict Version)
Motion to recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #7: MBTA Communities (Subdistrict Version).
Yes: Elfman, Keefe, McGowan, YuknaNo: Giardino
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #7: MBTA Communities (Subdistrict Version). Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe No Debbie Giardino Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the NPS LLC Temporary Outdoor Entertainment License application for Magic of Lights to run November 22, 2024 through December 25, 2024
Motion to approve the NPS LLC Temporary Outdoor Entertainment License application for Magic of Lights to run November 22, 2024 through December 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the NPS LLC Temporary Outdoor Entertainment License application for Magic of Lights to run November 22, 2024 through December 25, 2024. 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 Evelyn S. Malm to the new Community Center Cafe in the amount of $25,000
Motion to accept the donation from Evelyn S. Malm to the new Community Center Cafe in the amount of $25,000.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Evelyn S. Malm to the new Community Center Cafe in the amount of $25,000. 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 The Dudley Family to the Veteran Servies Banner Project in the amount of $130
Motion to accept the donation from The Dudley Family to the Veteran Servies Banner Project in the amount of $130.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from The Dudley Family to the Veteran Servies Banner Project in the amount of $130. 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 Chrissy Sigrist to the Council on Aging & Human Services Advisory Board for a term to end May 31, 2027
Motion to appoint Chrissy Sigrist to the Council on Aging & Human Services Advisory Board for a term to end May 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Chrissy Sigrist to the Council on Aging & Human Services Advisory Board for a term to end May 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 William Milhomme to the Historical Commission for a term to end May 31, 2027
Motion to appoint William Milhomme to the Historical Commission for a term to end May 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint William Milhomme to the Historical Commission for a term to end May 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)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024.
From the minutes
“** Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024. 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)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
The minutes give the result but not a count or how each member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Motion Carries.” (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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