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April 29, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: William F. Yukna, Deborah A. Giardino, Mark S. Elfman, Dennis Keefe
Absent: Stephanie A. McGowan
Every vote, in order
Accept the donation of $300 by the Sylvia and Verrochi Families for the Youth Police Program
Motion to accept the donation of $300 by the Sylvia and Verrochi Families for the Youth Police Program.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation of $300 by the Sylvia and Verrochi Families for the Youth Police Program. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the FY26 meeting schedule
Motion to approve the FY26 meeting schedule.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the FY26 meeting schedule. 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 15, 2025
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2025.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 15, 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)
Open the public hearing
Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 beginning at 7:05 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application of an Alteration of Premises and Transfer of License for an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License from Big Tuna LLC d/b/a Skipjack’s, 226 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, to 4K Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Estella Patriot Place, Lillian Brando, General Manager.
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 beginning at 7:05 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application of an Alteration of Premises and Transfer of License for an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License from Big Tuna LLC d/b/a Skipjack’s, 226 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, to 4K Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Estella Patriot Place, Lillian Brando, General Manager. 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)
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 Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Approve the Application for an Alteration of Premises & Transfer of License of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License from Big Tuna LLC d/b/a Skipjack’s, 226 Patriot Place,...
Motion to approve the Application for an Alteration of Premises & Transfer of License of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License from Big Tuna LLC d/b/a Skipjack’s, 226 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, to 4K Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Estella Patriot Place.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Application for an Alteration of Premises & Transfer of License of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License from Big Tuna LLC d/b/a Skipjack’s, 226 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, to 4K Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Estella Patriot Place. 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)
Schedule a public hearing
Motion to schedule a public hearing.
From the minutes
“**Motion to schedule a public hearing. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the FY26 Foxborough Non-Union Managerial and Part-Time Seasonal Pay Plan
Motion to approve the FY26 Foxborough Non-Union Managerial and Part-Time Seasonal Pay Plan.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the FY26 Foxborough Non-Union Managerial and Part-Time Seasonal Pay Plan. 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 the Longevity Pay Table in Foxborough Personnel & Policy Guide
Motion to approve the Longevity Pay Table in Foxborough Personnel & Policy Guide.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Longevity Pay Table in Foxborough Personnel & Policy Guide. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the Outdoor Off Hours Work Request for work to occur Monday through Saturday until the end of August 2025 for the Demolition of Freedom Wind Tower at Patriot Place by JDC Demo & Abatement
Motion to approve the Outdoor Off Hours Work Request for work to occur Monday through Saturday until the end of August 2025 for the Demolition of Freedom Wind Tower at Patriot Place by JDC Demo & Abatement
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Outdoor Off Hours Work Request for work to occur Monday through Saturday until the end of August 2025 for the Demolition of Freedom Wind Tower at Patriot Place by JDC Demo & Abatement. Discussion- Neal Gouck, owner. Would like the Select Board to add a condition that the owner of the tunnel equiptment be allowed to take their property before the tunnel is taken down. This is work more than $7Million dollars. Have been unable to get onto the premises and Patriot Place will not take calls to discuss. Brian Early, GM Patriot Place. This is just an extended hours request and not to debate on personal property within the building. Matter is currently in litigation. 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 the license agreement between Town of Foxborough and Peabody Properties, Inc. for use of 75 Central Street, Foxborough, MA (Senior Center Building) from May through September for office...
Motion to approve the license agreement between Town of Foxborough and Peabody Properties, Inc. for use of 75 Central Street, Foxborough, MA (Senior Center Building) from May through September for office uses associated with the leasing of the Walnut Knoll housing project.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the license agreement between Town of Foxborough and Peabody Properties, Inc. for use of 75 Central Street, Foxborough, MA (Senior Center Building) from May through September for office uses associated with the leasing of the Walnut Knoll housing project. 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.
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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