MassVoter.com← Foxborough Select BoardFoxborough Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Foxborough ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: William F. Yukna, Stephanie A. McGowan, Amy L. LaBrache, Mark S. Elfman, Deborah A. Giardino
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the American Flag, Black Bunting & Mourning Ribbon Policy
Motion to approve the American Flag, Black Bunting & Mourning Ribbon Policy
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the American Flag, Black Bunting & Mourning Ribbon Policy 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)
Nominate Amy LaBrache to assist in carrying out this policy
Motion to nominate Amy LaBrache to assist in carrying out this policy.
From the minutes
“**Motion to nominate Amy LaBrache to assist in carrying out this policy. Moved by: Stephanie McGowan Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Elfman)
Open the public hearing
Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board will conduct a Public Hearing, in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, Section 56, on Tuesday November 4, 2025, at 7:35pm at Foxborough Town Hall Gala Room, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035, for the purpose of determining the percentages of the FY2026 local property tax levy to be borne be each class of real and personal property. (Roll Call Vote)
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board will conduct a Public Hearing, in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, Section 56, on Tuesday November 4, 2025, at 7:35pm at Foxborough Town Hall Gala Room, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035, for the purpose of determining the percentages of the FY2026 local property tax levy to be borne be each class of real and personal property. (Roll Call Vote) Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 5-0.” (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, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Vote no on an Open Space Discount
Motion to vote no on an Open Space Discount.
From the minutes
“**Motion to vote no on an Open Space Discount. 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)
Vote no on Residential Exemption
Motion to vote no on Residential Exemption.
From the minutes
“**Motion to vote no on Residential Exemption. 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)
Vote no on a Small Commercial Exemption
Motion to vote no on a Small Commercial Exemption.
From the minutes
“**Motion to vote no on a Small Commercial Exemption. 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)
Set the minimum residential factor to 0.9264 (moving to 1.30 shift) or other as voted
Motion to set the minimum residential factor to 0.9264 (moving to 1.30 shift) or other as voted.
From the minutes
“**Motion to set the minimum residential factor to 0.9264 (moving to 1.30 shift) or other as voted. 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)
Approve National Grids Petition to install 2 JO Poles on Granite St, beginning at a point approximately 50ft Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Granite St at Prospect St and...
Motion to approve National Grids Petition to install 2 JO Poles on Granite St, beginning at a point approximately 50ft Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Granite St at Prospect St and continuing approximately 1500ft in a Northeast direction. National Grid is proposing to install new Pole, P38-1, on North side of Granite St and new Pole, P24-84, on West side of Granite St.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve National Grids Petition to install 2 JO Poles on Granite St, beginning at a point approximately 50ft Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Granite St at Prospect St and continuing approximately 1500ft in a Northeast direction. National Grid is proposing to install new Pole, P38-1, on North side of Granite St and new Pole, P24-84, on West side of Granite St. 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 National Grids Petition to install 1 JO Pole on Water St, beginning at a point approximately 25ft Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Water St at Prospect St and continuing...
Motion to approve National Grids Petition to install 1 JO Pole on Water St, beginning at a point approximately 25ft Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Water St at Prospect St and continuing in an East direction. National is proposing to install new Pole, P17-1, on West side of Prospect St.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve National Grids Petition to install 1 JO Pole on Water St, beginning at a point approximately 25ft Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Water St at Prospect St and continuing in an East direction. National is proposing to install new Pole, P17-1, on West side of Prospect St. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Yukna)
Approve the additional data sheet for the MIAA High School Football Championships on December 4, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm, December 5, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm & December 6, 2025 from 10am to 7pm (Under...
Motion to approve the additional data sheet for the MIAA High School Football Championships on December 4, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm, December 5, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm & December 6, 2025 from 10am to 7pm (Under the 2025 Annual Entertainment License).
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the additional data sheet for the MIAA High School Football Championships on December 4, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm, December 5, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm & December 6, 2025 from 10am to 7pm (Under the 2025 Annual Entertainment License). 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)
Appoint Diane Duhaime to the Council on Aging & Human Services Advisory Board for a term to end May 31, 2028
Motion to appoint Diane Duhaime to the Council on Aging & Human Services Advisory Board for a term to end May 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Diane Duhaime to the Council on Aging & Human Services Advisory Board for a term to end May 31, 2028. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Yukna)
Appoint Darrell Carson to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2028
Motion to appoint Darrell Carson to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Darrell Carson to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2028. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Yukna)
Appoint Paul Morrissette to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2028
Motion to appoint Paul Morrissette to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Paul Morrissette to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee 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)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2025
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2025.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 21, 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)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 27, 2025
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 27, 2025.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 27, 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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →