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Foxborough Select Board
How the Foxborough Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Amy L. LaBrache joined the board after the May 2025 town election; Dennis Keefe left. On May 27, 2025 the board chose Bill Yukna as Chair, Stephanie McGowan as Vice Chair and Amy LaBrache as Clerk. Covers 29 meetings, May 13 to May 11, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
ChairWilliam F. YuknaChair · Elected townwide · at 27 of 29 meetings
Vice-ChairStephanie A. McGowanVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 24 of 29 meetings
Mark S. ElfmanMember · Elected townwide · at 29 of 29 meetings
Deborah A. GiardinoMember · Elected townwide · at 24 of 29 meetings
Amy L. LaBracheClerk · Elected townwide · at 27 of 29 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Select Board minutes (called the Board of Selectmen until early 2023) from January 9, 2018 through September 22, 2026: 232 meetings. Minutes from 2018 through September 8, 2026 come from the town website’s Select Board minutes page, which holds minutes back to 2009 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); the September 22, 2026 minutes are the draft posted on the board’s Diligent meeting portal and have not yet been approved. Joint sessions are included, but only the Select Board’s own votes; votes of the Board of Health and the Planning Board at joint sessions are left out. Not here: executive-session minutes; minutes for 148 other dates the Diligent portal lists for the board since 2018 (about 115 of them are notices that a quorum of the board would attend another body’s meeting, mostly the Advisory Committee’s budget hearings, or a public event; the rest are mostly short sessions before Town Meeting, executive sessions and town manager interviews); and every meeting after September 22, 2026. All minutes are typed. Foxborough’s minutes give the mover and seconder for nearly every motion. In 2018 and 2019 they say “Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0” (sometimes with a list of the members voting yes); from 2019 to mid-2024 they usually say “by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 5-0,” with roll calls by name during remote meetings; since September 2024 each vote lists the members by name (“Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna … / No: … / Not Present at Vote: …”). When the minutes list the vote by name, we show it that way. When they give a count with no dissent that matches the members present, or say every member voted in favor, we show every member present as voting yes, and when they name the members who voted no or abstained and the count adds up, everyone else present as voting yes. Where the minutes give only a split count without names, a list that leaves out a member who was there or does not match the count, or a count that does not match the members present, we show the count only and add a note. Votes with no count written down are shown with the result only. Members who stepped aside (recused), were not present for a vote, or had left are left out of that vote. Some minutes (September 2024 to May 2025, and three meetings in 2026) have no attendance list; for those, the members shown as present are the ones named in the votes. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 17Award the disposition of real property located at 75…Motion: Motion to award the disposition of real property located at 75…Passed · see note
April 17, 2026 (Special meeting): Award the disposition of real property located at 75 Central Street pursuant to the RFP process
Motion to award the disposition of real property located at 75 Central Street pursuant to the RFP process.
The minutes give the result but not a count or how each member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to award the disposition of real property located at 75 Central Street pursuant to the RFP process. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Mark Elfman Carried.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Apr 14Approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting WarrantMotion: Motion to approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.Passed · see note
April 14, 2026: Approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes give the result but not a count or how each member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Mark Elfman Carried.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Mar 31Approve a Change of Hours Application for Better Food…Motion: Motion to approve a Change of Hours Application for Better Food…Passed · see note
March 31, 2026: Approve a Change of Hours Application for Better Food Foxboro LLC dba Citizen Crust located at 21 Patriot Place to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays
Motion to approve a Change of Hours Application for Better Food Foxboro LLC dba Citizen Crust located at 21 Patriot Place to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays.
The minutes give the result but not a count or how each member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Change of Hours Application for Better Food Foxboro LLC dba Citizen Crust located at 21 Patriot Place to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Mark Elfman Carried.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Mar 17Accept the donation from the Foxboro Historical Society in…Motion: Motion to accept the donation from the Foxboro Historical Society in…Passed · see note
March 17, 2026: Accept the donation from the Foxboro Historical Society in the amount of $500 to the Veteran Services Gift Account in memory of Paul Godin
Motion to accept the donation from the Foxboro Historical Society in the amount of $500 to the Veteran Services Gift Account in memory of Paul Godin.
The minutes give the result but not a count or how each member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from the Foxboro Historical Society in the amount of $500 to the Veteran Services Gift Account in memory of Paul Godin. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Mark Elfman Carried.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Jan 6Approve the request the Home Rule Petition to Authorize…Motion: Motion to approve the request the Home Rule Petition to Authorize…Passed 4–0 · see note
January 6, 2026: Approve the request the Home Rule Petition to Authorize Additional Liquor Licenses in Uptown Foxborough
Motion to approve the request the Home Rule Petition to Authorize Additional Liquor Licenses in Uptown Foxborough.
The vote does not list Mark S. Elfman, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the request the Home Rule Petition to Authorize Additional Liquor Licenses in Uptown Foxborough. Moved by: Amy LaBrache Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Carried 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Sep 9Approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations…Motion: Motion to approve a Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations…Passed 3–0 · see note
September 9, 2025: 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…
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)
Sep 9Accept the donation from Dr. Riad Mortada in the…Motion: Motion to accept the donation from Dr. Riad Mortada in the…Passed 1–0 · see note
September 9, 2025: 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)
May 13Approve four One Day Beer and Wine License Applications…Motion: Motion to approve four One Day Beer and Wine License Applications…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 13, 2025 (Special meeting): Approve four One Day Beer and Wine License Applications submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment for May 23, 2025 to May 26, 2025 for the NCAA Lacrosse Championship Fan Fest…
Motion to approve four One Day Beer and Wine License Applications submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment for May 23, 2025 to May 26, 2025 for the NCAA Lacrosse Championship Fan Fest at 1 Patriot Place
The minutes say "Approved 4-0.", but 2 members were present for this vote (Amy L. LaBrache and Mark S. Elfman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve four One Day Beer and Wine License Applications submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment for May 23, 2025 to May 26, 2025 for the NCAA Lacrosse Championship Fan Fest at 1 Patriot Place, by A. LaBrache, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 4-0..” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
May 13Approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment request to begin…Motion: Motion to approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment request to begin…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 13, 2025 (Special meeting): Approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment request to begin alcohol sales at 9am on May 23, 2025 to May 26, 2025 for the NCAA Lacrosse Championship event at 1 Patriot…
Motion to approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment request to begin alcohol sales at 9am on May 23, 2025 to May 26, 2025 for the NCAA Lacrosse Championship event at 1 Patriot Place
The minutes say "Approved 4-0.", but 2 members were present for this vote (Amy L. LaBrache and Mark S. Elfman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment request to begin alcohol sales at 9am on May 23, 2025 to May 26, 2025 for the NCAA Lacrosse Championship event at 1 Patriot Place, by A. LaBrache, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 4-0..” (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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