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April 15, 2025
20 recorded votes, 8 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 vote does not list Stephanie A. McGowan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0 **The Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chap. 140, Sec. 181 and Sec. 183A and Chap. 136, Sec. 4; Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2020; Code of the Town of Foxborough, Chapter 229; and also Stadium Rules and Regulations, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 beginning at 7:05 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South St., to review the renewal application submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment LLC for the 2024 Annual Entertainment License. All listed events in the application are proposed for Gillette Stadium. Application for this event is on file at the Town Managers Office. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
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: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve the 2025 Annual Entertainment License for Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group
Motion to approve the 2025 Annual Entertainment License for Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the 2025 Annual Entertainment License for Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
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: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0 Roll Call Vote. Stephanie McGowan present via zoom. **The Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application of a Transfer of License of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License from Krishivaa, Inc to Siddhivinayaka LLC, remaining d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant, 2 Washington Street, Foxborough, MA, Parin Patel, General Manager. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
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: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve a Transfer of License Application of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License from Krishivaa, Inc to Siddhivinayaka LLC, remaining d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant
Motion to approve a Transfer of License Application of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License from Krishivaa, Inc to Siddhivinayaka LLC, remaining d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Transfer of License Application of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License from Krishivaa, Inc to Siddhivinayaka LLC, remaining d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve a Common Victuallar License Application for from Siddhivinayaka LLC, d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant, 2 Washington Street
Motion to approve a Common Victuallar License Application for from Siddhivinayaka LLC, d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant, 2 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Common Victuallar License Application for from Siddhivinayaka LLC, d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant, 2 Washington Street. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve an Annual Entertainment License Application for from Siddhivinayaka LLC, d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant, 2 Washington Street
Motion to approve an Annual Entertainment License Application for from Siddhivinayaka LLC, d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant, 2 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve an Annual Entertainment License Application for from Siddhivinayaka LLC, d/b/a Sanklap Restaurant, 2 Washington Street. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Foxborough DPW Employees Union, AFSCME Local 1702 Unit B
Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Foxborough DPW Employees Union, AFSCME Local 1702 Unit B.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Foxborough DPW Employees Union, AFSCME Local 1702 Unit B. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve 11th Annual Foxborough Clean Up Day set for Saturday, May 10, 2025
Motion to approve 11th Annual Foxborough Clean Up Day set for Saturday, May 10, 2025.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve 11th Annual Foxborough Clean Up Day set for Saturday, May 10, 2025. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve the Foxborough Firefighter Monument Project
Motion to approve the Foxborough Firefighter Monument Project.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Foxborough Firefighter Monument Project. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to allow the discussed article to be added
Motion to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to allow the discussed article to be added.
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to allow the discussed article to be added. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Close the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Motion to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Recommend approval for all articles except Article 21, 27 & 28
Motion to recommend approval for all articles except Article 21, 27 & 28.
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval for all articles except Article 21, 27 & 28. Moved by: Mark Elfman Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0 No Roll Call Vote. Stephanie McGowan exited the meeting..” (Motion: Elfman, second: Yukna)
Take no action on Article 21
Motion to take no action on Article 21.
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to take no action on Article 21. Moved by: Mark Elfman Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval for Article 27 & 28
Motion to recommend approval for Article 27 & 28.
The minutes give the result but not a count or how each member voted. Showing the result only. Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval for Article 27 & 28. Moved by: Mark Elfman Seconded by: Debbie Giardino Motion Fails.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Giardino)
Accept the donation of $450 by the Hardiman, LaBrache and Smith Families for the Youth Police Program
Motion to accept the donation of $450 by the Hardiman, LaBrache and Smith Families for the Youth Police Program.
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation of $450 by the Hardiman, LaBrache and Smith Families for the Youth Police Program. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Accept the donation of a Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker System from an anonymous donor for the Community Center
Motion to accept the donation of a Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker System from an anonymous donor for the Community Center.
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation of a Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker System from an anonymous donor for the Community Center. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 1, 2025
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 1, 2025.
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 1, 2025. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0.” (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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