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March 17, 2026
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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., Chap. 140, Sec. 181 and Sec. 183A and Chap. 136, Sec. 4; Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2020; Code of the Town of Foxborough, Chapter 229; and also Stadium Rules and Regulations, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 beginning at 7:05 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South St., to review the application submitted by FWC2026 US, Inc to conduct live entertainment and sporting events at the premises controlled by FIFA inside Gillette Stadium, such activities comprising seven (7) soccer matches for the 2026 World Cup, along with activity in the parking areas and plazas surrounding the Stadium that is incidental to events being held inside it both on and between matches. Application for this event is on file at the Town Managers Office. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Posted in the Foxboro Reporter on March 3rd & March 10th, 2026. (Roll Call Vote) 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 the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote)
Motion to close the public hearing. (Roll Call Vote)
From the minutes
“**Motion 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 entertainment application submitted by FWC2026 US, Inc to conduct live entertainment and sporting events at the premises controlled by FIFA inside Gillette Stadium, such activities...
Motion to approve the entertainment application submitted by FWC2026 US, Inc to conduct live entertainment and sporting events at the premises controlled by FIFA inside Gillette Stadium, such activities comprising seven (7) soccer matches for the 2026 World Cup.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the entertainment application submitted by FWC2026 US, Inc to conduct live entertainment and sporting events at the premises controlled by FIFA inside Gillette Stadium, such activities comprising seven (7) soccer matches for the 2026 World Cup. 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 the FY27 Capital Improvement Requests
Motion to approve the FY27 Capital Improvement Requests
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the FY27 Capital Improvement Requests 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 the Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group additional data sheet for the Brazil vs
Motion to approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group additional data sheet for the Brazil vs. France: International Soccer Friendly Match on March 26, 2026 starting at 4pm (Under the 2025 Annual Entertainment License).
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group additional data sheet for the Brazil vs. France: International Soccer Friendly Match on March 26, 2026 starting at 4pm (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)
Approve a Change of Hours Application for Colwen Management Inc. dba Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place & Hilton Garden Inn at Patriot Place located at 28 Patriot Place to serve alcohol starting...
Motion to approve a Change of Hours Application for Colwen Management Inc. dba Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place & Hilton Garden Inn at Patriot Place located at 28 Patriot Place to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Change of Hours Application for Colwen Management Inc. dba Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place & Hilton Garden Inn at Patriot Place located at 28 Patriot Place to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays. 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 Sophia Manos to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2027
Motion to appoint Sophia Manos to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Sophia Manos to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2027. 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 Grid to install 1 JO Pole on Chestnut St beginning at a point approximately 175 feet Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Mechanic Street and Chestnut Street
Motion to approve National Grid to install 1 JO Pole on Chestnut St beginning at a point approximately 175 feet Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Mechanic Street and Chestnut Street. National Grid is proposing to install a new 50ft Class H1 Pole, labeled P27-50, for the purposed of installing a new recloser. The Pole will be installed between P27 and P28 on West Chestnut Street on the same side of the road.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve National Grid to install 1 JO Pole on Chestnut St beginning at a point approximately 175 feet Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Mechanic Street and Chestnut Street. National Grid is proposing to install a new 50ft Class H1 Pole, labeled P27-50, for the purposed of installing a new recloser. The Pole will be installed between P27 and P28 on West Chestnut Street on the same side of the road. 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 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)
Accept the donation from Partners In Patriotism Fund in the amount of $1630.84 to the Veteran Services Gift Account to fund a gaming system console for the Veteran's Lounge
Motion to accept the donation from Partners In Patriotism Fund in the amount of $1630.84 to the Veteran Services Gift Account to fund a gaming system console for the Veteran's Lounge.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Partners In Patriotism Fund in the amount of $1630.84 to the Veteran Services Gift Account to fund a gaming system console for the Veteran's Lounge. 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 Class II Auto License Application fromJNE Auto Inc dba Foxfield Auto located at 100 Central Street with the condition set forth by the Planning Board as they granted a special permit for...
Motion to approve a Class II Auto License Application fromJNE Auto Inc dba Foxfield Auto located at 100 Central Street with the condition set forth by the Planning Board as they granted a special permit for the sale of not more than three vehicles as an accessory use.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Class II Auto License Application fromJNE Auto Inc dba Foxfield Auto located at 100 Central Street with the condition set forth by the Planning Board as they granted a special permit for the sale of not more than three vehicles as an accessory use. 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 February 17, 2026
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from February 17, 2026
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from February 17, 2026 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 Minutes March 3, 2026
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from Minutes March 3, 2026.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from Minutes March 3, 2026. 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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