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February 4, 2025
12 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
Open the Public Hearing
Motion to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“**Motion to open 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 **(Debbie): The Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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 January 4, 2025, involving Enzo, a lab type dog – owner Samantha Par. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe.” (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 Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Deem Enzo a dangerous dog and to be leashed and muzzled at all times when off property and for the owners to hold a $100,000 insurance policy on the dog
Motion to deem Enzo a dangerous dog and to be leashed and muzzled at all times when off property and for the owners to hold a $100,000 insurance policy on the dog.
From the minutes
“Motion to deem Enzo a dangerous dog and to be leashed and muzzled at all times when off property and for the owners to hold a $100,000 insurance policy on the dog. 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)
Open the public hearing
Motion to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“*Motion to open the public hearing. 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)
Extend the public hearing till March 4, 2025 at 7:05pm
Motion to extend the public hearing till March 4, 2025 at 7:05pm.
From the minutes
“**Motion to extend the public hearing till March 4, 2025 at 7:05pm. 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)
Appoint Adam Mazzola as a Constable with a term to end 1/31/2027
Motion to appoint Adam Mazzola as a Constable with a term to end 1/31/2027.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Adam Mazzola as a Constable with a term to end 1/31/2027. 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 a Memorial Bench honoring Vin and Helen Igo and the 50th Wedding Anniversary which was in 2005
Motion to approve a Memorial Bench honoring Vin and Helen Igo and the 50th Wedding Anniversary which was in 2005.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Memorial Bench honoring Vin and Helen Igo and the 50th Wedding Anniversary which was in 2005. 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 Christine Ann Freemen for a Memorial Bench for Vin and Helen Igo in the amount of $1,200
Motion to accept a donation from Christine Ann Freemen for a Memorial Bench for Vin and Helen Igo in the amount of $1,200.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept a donation from Christine Ann Freemen for a Memorial Bench for Vin and Helen Igo in the amount of $1,200. 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 Evelyn Malm in the amount of $25,000 to the Community Center Kitchen
Motion to accept a donation from Evelyn Malm in the amount of $25,000 to the Community Center Kitchen.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept a donation from Evelyn Malm in the amount of $25,000 to the Community Center Kitchen. 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 nine One Day Beer and Wine License applications for Normandy Farms Food Truck Festival/Brewfest 2025 Season: April 12th & 26th, May 17th & 31st, Junel 21st, July 23rd (6pm to 930pm),...
Motion to approve nine One Day Beer and Wine License applications for Normandy Farms Food Truck Festival/Brewfest 2025 Season: April 12th & 26th, May 17th & 31st, Junel 21st, July 23rd (6pm to 930pm), September 13th & 27th & October 4th at 72 West Street.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve nine One Day Beer and Wine License applications for Normandy Farms Food Truck Festival/Brewfest 2025 Season: April 12th & 26th, May 17th & 31st, Junel 21st, July 23rd (6pm to 930pm), September 13th & 27th & October 4th at 72 West 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)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from January 21, 2025 as amended
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from January 21, 2025 as amended.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from January 21, 2025 as amended. 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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