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October 7, 2025
26 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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. (Roll Call Vote)
Motion to open the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote)
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote) Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried. Roll Call Vote. 5-0 **The Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 beginning at 7:25 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 Olson Restaurant Group Foxboro LLC dba Axel & Byrne to Angel’s Café of Foxboro dba Angel’s Café, 267 Washington Street, Foxborough, MA, Ohad Angel, General Manager. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Continue the hearing to October 21, 2025 at 7:15pm
Motion to continue the hearing to October 21, 2025 at 7:15pm.
From the minutes
“**Motion to continue the hearing to October 21, 2025 at 7:15pm. 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)
Open the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote)
Motion to open the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote)
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote) Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried. Roll Call Vote 5-0 **In conformity with the requirements of Section 21 of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws (Ter. Ed.) and Chapter 115 of the Town Bylaws, you are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 beginning at 7:15 pm in the Gala Meeting Room, 40 South St., to review the application submitted by Bay Colony Group, Inc on behalf of Blue Diamond Realty Trust, for an earth removal permit to be exercised at 61 East Belcher Road, Map 122 Parcel 006 & Map 135 Parcel 002. Proposing to remove 87,905+/cubic yards of material in order to construct a level outdoor storage area for equipment owned by the applicant. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Close to close the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote)
Motion to close to close the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote)
From the minutes
“**Motion to close to close the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote) Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried. Roll Call Vote. 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Approve the Earth Removal Permit Application submitted by Bay Coloney Group, Inc - 61 East BelcherRoad, conditional upon the applicants attending a pre-construction meeting with relevant...
Motion to approve the Earth Removal Permit Application submitted by Bay Coloney Group, Inc - 61 East BelcherRoad, conditional upon the applicants attending a pre-construction meeting with relevant department heads to ensure compliance with the Planning Board Decision and Conservation Commission Order of Conditions.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Earth Removal Permit Application submitted by Bay Coloney Group, Inc - 61 East BelcherRoad, conditional upon the applicants attending a pre-construction meeting with relevant department heads to ensure compliance with the Planning Board Decision and Conservation Commission Order of Conditions. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #2 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #2 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #2 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #3 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #3 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #3 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #4 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #4 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #4 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #5 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #5 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #5 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #6 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #6 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #6 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #7 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #7 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #7 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #8 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #8 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #8 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #9 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #9 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #9 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #10 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #10 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #10 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #11 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #11 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #11 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #12 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #12 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #12 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #13 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #13 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #13 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #14 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #14 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #14 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #15 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #15 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #15 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of Article #16 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to recommend approval of Article #16 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval of Article #16 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Accept the tree donation from Andy Felix of Tree Tech valued at approximately $500 for the beautification in honor of Mr. Sullivan at the Mill Street Complex
Motion to accept the tree donation from Andy Felix of Tree Tech valued at approximately $500 for the beautification in honor of Mr. Sullivan at the Mill Street Complex.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the tree donation from Andy Felix of Tree Tech valued at approximately $500 for the beautification in honor of Mr. Sullivan at the Mill Street Complex. 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)
Accept the donation from AJT Supplies in the amount of approximately $8000 worth of landscaping materials for the beautification of the grounds at the Chapel Meeting House and firepit
Motion to accept the donation from AJT Supplies in the amount of approximately $8000 worth of landscaping materials for the beautification of the grounds at the Chapel Meeting House and firepit.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from AJT Supplies in the amount of approximately $8000 worth of landscaping materials for the beautification of the grounds at the Chapel Meeting House and firepit. 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)
Approve a Block Party Application for November 1, 2025 from 2pm to 10pm at 45 Cross Street
Motion to approve a Block Party Application for November 1, 2025 from 2pm to 10pm at 45 Cross Street.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Block Party Application for November 1, 2025 from 2pm to 10pm at 45 Cross Street. 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)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 23, 2025
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 23, 2025.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 23, 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)
Adjourn
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 Carried 5-0.” (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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