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September 9, 2025
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line says “Debbie Giardino not in attendance.”
Present: William F. Yukna, Stephanie A. McGowan, Amy L. LaBrache, Mark S. Elfman
Absent: Deborah A. Giardino
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: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 4-0 Roll Call Vote. 4-0 **The Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 beginning at 7:15 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 hearing request filed with the Board regarding an animal complaint reported on August 27, 2025 in the Nason Lane neighborhood. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place designated. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“**Motion to close the public hearing. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
So moved
Motion so moved.
From the minutes
“**Motion so moved. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Approve & sign the FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for the Department of Public Works Employees Union, AFSCME Local 1702, Unit A Highway & the Department of Public Works Employees Union, AFSCME...
Motion to approve & sign the FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for the Department of Public Works Employees Union, AFSCME Local 1702, Unit A Highway & the Department of Public Works Employees Union, AFSCME Local 1702, Unit B Water & Sewer.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve & sign the FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for the Department of Public Works Employees Union, AFSCME Local 1702, Unit A Highway & the Department of Public Works Employees Union, AFSCME Local 1702, Unit B Water & Sewer. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install I JO Pole on Elm St beginning at a point...
Motion to approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install I JO Pole on Elm St beginning at a point approximately 847 feet northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Central St and E Belcher Rd. Install new Pole 24- 50 at approximately ( 42.05576 7, 71.23 7250).
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install I JO Pole on Elm St beginning at a point approximately 847 feet northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Central St and E Belcher Rd. Install new Pole 24- 50 at approximately ( 42.05576 7, 71.23 7250). Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install 1 JO Pole on Chestnut St beginning at a point...
Motion to approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install 1 JO Pole on Chestnut St beginning at a point approximately 616 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Cocasset St and Putnam Rd. Install new Pole 4-50 at approximately ( 42.065691, -71.230945).
The vote does not list Amy L. LaBrache, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install 1 JO Pole on Chestnut St beginning at a point approximately 616 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Cocasset St and Putnam Rd. Install new Pole 4-50 at approximately ( 42.065691, -71.230945). Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, and Mark Elfman Carried 3-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Accept the donation from Dr. Riad Mortada in the amount of $1200 for the Memorial Bench in memory of Ahmad K. Mourtada
Motion to accept the donation from Dr. Riad Mortada in the amount of $1200 for the Memorial Bench in memory of Ahmad K. Mourtada.
The vote does not list William F. Yukna, Stephanie A. McGowan and Mark S. Elfman, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Dr. Riad Mortada in the amount of $1200 for the Memorial Bench in memory of Ahmad K. Mourtada. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Amy LaBrache Carried 1-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Pprove a One-Day Beer & Wine License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Wormtown Brewery, for October 19, 2025, from 11am to 4pm, for Patriot Place's Harvest Fest
Motion to pprove a One-Day Beer & Wine License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Wormtown Brewery, for October 19, 2025, from 11am to 4pm, for Patriot Place's Harvest Fest.
From the minutes
“**Motion to pprove a One-Day Beer & Wine License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Wormtown Brewery, for October 19, 2025, from 11am to 4pm, for Patriot Place's Harvest Fest. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from August 19, 2025
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from August 19, 2025.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from August 19, 2025. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
The vote does not list William F. Yukna and Mark S. Elfman, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan and Amy LaBrache Carried 2-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, 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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