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Foxborough Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

December 16, 2025

8 recorded votes, 0 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

Absent: Deborah A. Giardino

Every vote, in order

Approve the Cost of Living Adjustment for NonUnion employees as discussed

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve the Cost of Living Adjustment for NonUnion employees as discussed.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve the Cost of Living Adjustment for NonUnion employees as discussed. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 4-0 4. 7:25pm - Transfer of Land for Open Space 4.01 Affirm the Conservation Commissions Vote & Vote to transfer land for open space. 11-0159-ANR.pdf 2021 ATM certs 7-8-25.pdf Deed from Town to ConCom for Parcel 3.doc Chris Gallagher, DPW Director. This parcel would be transfer from the town of Foxborough to the Foxborough Conservation Commission. Voted back at annual town meeting back in 2021. Needed to work on a protected class of a butterfly species, 13.4 acers reserved for the habitat for butterflies. 30 acer property in total. Signage will be put on the property. Neighborhoods - Atherton, Austin and Oak Street may be curious as to the clearing and maintain the habitat moving forward. **Dedicated to the public for the sole purpose of conservation of natural resources and passive recreation pursuant to Chapter 184 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth, including for the purpose of but not limited to, the conservation of species listed pursuant to G.L. c. 131A et. seq. which shall be considered the most important conservation purpose for which this land is to be protected in perpetuity held under the care and custody of the Foxborough Conservation Commission, pursuant to G.L. c. 40(8)C and under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any proposed use, including but not limited to, passive recreational development, trails, vegetation or soil alteration must be approved by the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to their authorities under G.L. c. 131A et. Seq. Votes of the Conservation Commission in support of this acceptance of land was taken on December 15, 2025 and the Selectboard on December 16, 2025. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

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

Approve all licenses for 2026 as read by Katie Lang

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve all licenses for 2026 as read by Katie Lang.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve all licenses for 2026 as read by Katie Lang. 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)

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

Approve six One Day Beer & Wine Licenses for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Wormtown Brewery, for January 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th & 31st from 7pm to 11pm at 200 Patriot Place for The Comedy Scene

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve six One Day Beer & Wine Licenses for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Wormtown Brewery, for January 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th & 31st from 7pm to 11pm at 200 Patriot Place for The Comedy Scene.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve six One Day Beer & Wine Licenses for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Wormtown Brewery, for January 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th & 31st from 7pm to 11pm at 200 Patriot Place for The Comedy Scene. 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)

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

Approve Steve's Lakeview Inc. dba Lakeview Pavillion, 45 Lakeview Road , extended hours request for all Sundays in 2026 to begin alcohol service starting at 10am

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve Steve's Lakeview Inc. dba Lakeview Pavillion, 45 Lakeview Road , extended hours request for all Sundays in 2026 to begin alcohol service starting at 10am.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve Steve's Lakeview Inc. dba Lakeview Pavillion, 45 Lakeview Road , extended hours request for all Sundays in 2026 to begin alcohol service starting at 10am. 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)

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

Accept the donation from Ralph G. Bennett in the amount of $300 for the Veteran Services Luncheon on December 15, 2025

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to accept the donation from Ralph G. Bennett in the amount of $300 for the Veteran Services Luncheon on December 15, 2025.

From the minutes

“**Motion to accept the donation from Ralph G. Bennett in the amount of $300 for the Veteran Services Luncheon on December 15, 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)

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

Appoint John Connolly to the Foxborough Historical Commission for a term to end May 31, 2028

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

From the minutes

“**Motion to appoint John Connolly 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, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)

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

Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from November 25, 2025 & December 2, 2025

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from November 25, 2025 & December 2, 2025.

From the minutes

“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from November 25, 2025 & December 2, 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)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to adjourn.

From the minutes

“**Motion to adjourn. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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