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Foxborough Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

August 19, 2025

21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: William F. Yukna, Stephanie A. McGowan, Amy L. LaBrache, Mark S. Elfman, Deborah A. Giardino

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in 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, August 19, 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 Premise for an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License, for TPM International, Inc., d/b/a ELEVENO Pickleball, 340 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA; Manager Robert J. Saraf. All interested parties are welcome to attend. (Roll Call Vote) No discission as the applicant has requested a continuance. Carried

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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, August 19, 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 Premise for an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License, for TPM International, Inc., d/b/a ELEVENO Pickleball, 340 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA; Manager Robert J. Saraf. All interested parties are welcome to attend. (Roll Call Vote) No discission as the applicant has requested a continuance. Carried.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Continue public hearing to September 9, 2025 at 7:05pm

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to continue public hearing to September 9, 2025 at 7:05pm.

From the minutes

“**Motion to continue public hearing to September 9, 2025 at 7:05pm. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve twenty seven One Day Beer & Wine license requests for TPM International, Inc., dba ELEVENO Pickleball at 340 Patriot Place, from August 20, 2025 to September 20, 2025 with Robert J. Saraf...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve twenty seven One Day Beer & Wine license requests for TPM International, Inc., dba ELEVENO Pickleball at 340 Patriot Place, from August 20, 2025 to September 20, 2025 with Robert J. Saraf as Manager of Record.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve twenty seven One Day Beer & Wine license requests for TPM International, Inc., dba ELEVENO Pickleball at 340 Patriot Place, from August 20, 2025 to September 20, 2025 with Robert J. Saraf as Manager of Record. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a Common Victualler Application for Chick-fil-A, located at 1 Patriot Place

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve a Common Victualler Application for Chick-fil-A, located at 1 Patriot Place.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve a Common Victualler Application for Chick-fil-A, located at 1 Patriot Place. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Be Hoppy LLC dba Wormtown Brewery One Day Beer & Wine applications to provide beer and wine service during the New England Theater performances held at 23 Patriot Place on October 9th,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Be Hoppy LLC dba Wormtown Brewery One Day Beer & Wine applications to provide beer and wine service during the New England Theater performances held at 23 Patriot Place on October 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th & 19th in 2025.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve the Be Hoppy LLC dba Wormtown Brewery One Day Beer & Wine applications to provide beer and wine service during the New England Theater performances held at 23 Patriot Place on October 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th & 19th in 2025. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Foxborough Police Department Local 379 MCOP, AFL-CIO

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Foxborough Police Department Local 379 MCOP, AFL-CIO.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Foxborough Police Department Local 379 MCOP, AFL-CIO. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the opening of the Special Town Meeting Warrant set for October 27, 2025 at 7pm at the Foxborough High School

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the opening of the Special Town Meeting Warrant set for October 27, 2025 at 7pm at the Foxborough High School.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve the opening of the Special Town Meeting Warrant set for October 27, 2025 at 7pm at the Foxborough High School. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Retain 15 Willow Street as Town property as recommended by the Conservation Commission

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to retain 15 Willow Street as Town property as recommended by the Conservation Commission.

From the minutes

“**Motion to retain 15 Willow Street as Town property as recommended by the Conservation Commission. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the donation acceptance amount for Town Manager approval raised to $250

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the donation acceptance amount for Town Manager approval raised to $250.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve the donation acceptance amount for Town Manager approval raised to $250. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve & sign the FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO, CLC, Unit A, United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO, CLC, Unit B, The Boyden Library Employees Association, MLSA, MFT,...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve & sign the FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO, CLC, Unit A, United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO, CLC, Unit B, The Boyden Library Employees Association, MLSA, MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO & the Foxborough Professional Firefighters Association, Local 2252.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve & sign the FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO, CLC, Unit A, United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO, CLC, Unit B, The Boyden Library Employees Association, MLSA, MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO & the Foxborough Professional Firefighters Association, Local 2252. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive on October 4th from 8am to 1pm on the corners of the Town Common

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive on October 4th from 8am to 1pm on the corners of the Town Common.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for the Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive on October 4th from 8am to 1pm on the corners of the Town Common. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the Extended Alcohol Service request by Grand Slam Restaurant Group dba Jake N Joes located at 25 Foxborough Boulevard to serve alcohol accompanied by their lunch menu starting at 11am on...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the Extended Alcohol Service request by Grand Slam Restaurant Group dba Jake N Joes located at 25 Foxborough Boulevard to serve alcohol accompanied by their lunch menu starting at 11am on all Sundays in 2025 starting September 7, 2025.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve the Extended Alcohol Service request by Grand Slam Restaurant Group dba Jake N Joes located at 25 Foxborough Boulevard to serve alcohol accompanied by their lunch menu starting at 11am on all Sundays in 2025 starting September 7, 2025. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Accept the donation from Rowan Greens, LLC in the amount of $9850 to cover the cost to hire a clean-up crew to remove debris and rubbish from adjacent conservation land abutter 119 Morse Street,...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept the donation from Rowan Greens, LLC in the amount of $9850 to cover the cost to hire a clean-up crew to remove debris and rubbish from adjacent conservation land abutter 119 Morse Street, per the condition of the comprehensive permit.

From the minutes

“**Motion to accept the donation from Rowan Greens, LLC in the amount of $9850 to cover the cost to hire a clean-up crew to remove debris and rubbish from adjacent conservation land abutter 119 Morse Street, per the condition of the comprehensive permit. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Accept the donation from the Mogalla Family in the amount of $150 for the Youth Police Academy

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept the donation from the Mogalla Family in the amount of $150 for the Youth Police Academy.

From the minutes

“**Motion to accept the donation from the Mogalla Family in the amount of $150 for the Youth Police Academy. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Accept the donation from the Fraher Family in the amount of $130 for the Veteran Services Banner Project

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept the donation from the Fraher Family in the amount of $130 for the Veteran Services Banner Project.

From the minutes

“**Motion to accept the donation from the Fraher Family in the amount of $130 for the Veteran Services Banner Project. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Accept the donation from the Dodge Family in the amount of $130 for the Veteran Services Banner Project

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept the donation from the Dodge Family in the amount of $130 for the Veteran Services Banner Project.

From the minutes

“**Motion to accept the donation from the Dodge Family in the amount of $130 for the Veteran Services Banner Project. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Accept the donation in the amount of $600 to the Historical Commission

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $600 to the Historical Commission.

From the minutes

“**Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $600 to the Historical Commission. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Appoint the Town Election Workers with a term of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. (Read List of Names)

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint the Town Election Workers with a term of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. (Read List of Names)

From the minutes

“**Motion to appoint the Town Election Workers with a term of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. (Read List of Names) Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Appoint Diana Malachowski to the Foxborough Historical Commission for a term to end May 31, 2028

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to appoint Diana Malachowski to the Foxborough Historical Commission for a term to end May 31, 2028.

From the minutes

“**Motion to appoint Diana Malachowski to the Foxborough Historical Commission for a term to end May 31, 2028. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2025

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2025.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2025. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to adjourn.

From the minutes

“**Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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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