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June 9, 2026
26 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: William F. Yukna, Amy L. LaBrache, Mark S. Elfman, Stephanie A. McGowan, Deborah A. Giardino
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 beginning at 7:05 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application of an Alteration of Premises application of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC dba Wormtown Brewery, 250 Patriot Place, Foxborough MA. Sam Hendler, General Manager. Posted 5/26/2026 & 6/2/2026. (Roll Call Vote)
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 beginning at 7:05 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application of an Alteration of Premises application of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC dba Wormtown Brewery, 250 Patriot Place, Foxborough MA. Sam Hendler, General Manager. Posted 5/26/2026 & 6/2/2026. (Roll Call Vote) Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
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: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve an Alteration of Premises Application from Be Hoppy Brewing LLC dba Wormtown Brewery, 250 Patriot Place
Motion to approve an Alteration of Premises Application from Be Hoppy Brewing LLC dba Wormtown Brewery, 250 Patriot Place.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve an Alteration of Premises Application from Be Hoppy Brewing LLC dba Wormtown Brewery, 250 Patriot Place. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Open the public hearing
Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application of a Change of LLC Managers, Change of Ownership Interest & Change of Pledge of License application of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License for SV Patriot Place LLC dba Splitsville/Howl at the Moon, 220 Patriot Place, Foxborough MA. Brian Peterson, General Manager. Posted 5/26/2026 & 6/2/2026. (Roll Call Vote)
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing. The Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application of a Change of LLC Managers, Change of Ownership Interest & Change of Pledge of License application of an On Premises Annual All Alcohol Beverages License for SV Patriot Place LLC dba Splitsville/Howl at the Moon, 220 Patriot Place, Foxborough MA. Brian Peterson, General Manager. Posted 5/26/2026 & 6/2/2026. (Roll Call Vote) Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
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: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve a Change of LLC Managers, Change of Ownership Interest & Change of Pledge of License Application - SV Patriot Place LLC dba Splitsville/Howl at the Moon, 220 Patriot Place
Motion to approve a Change of LLC Managers, Change of Ownership Interest & Change of Pledge of License Application - SV Patriot Place LLC dba Splitsville/Howl at the Moon, 220 Patriot Place.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Change of LLC Managers, Change of Ownership Interest & Change of Pledge of License Application - SV Patriot Place LLC dba Splitsville/Howl at the Moon, 220 Patriot Place. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Motion Carries 4. 7:25pm - Joint Meeting with the Planning Board 4.01 Approve the unanimous.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve the FY27 Non-Union Managerial Pay Plan including the proposed changes
Motion to approve the FY27 Non-Union Managerial Pay Plan including the proposed changes.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the FY27 Non-Union Managerial Pay Plan including the proposed changes. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve the FY27 Non-Union Part-Time Seasonal Pay Plan
Motion to approve the FY27 Non-Union Part-Time Seasonal Pay Plan.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the FY27 Non-Union Part-Time Seasonal Pay Plan. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Direct the Town Manager to submit a request to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission for a municipal waiver pursuant to Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2026, allowing the Town of Foxborough to...
Move that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to submit a request to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission for a municipal waiver pursuant to Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2026, allowing the Town of Foxborough to continue prohibiting adult-use marijuana delivery within the Town for the maximum period permitted under state law.
From the minutes
“**Move that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to submit a request to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission for a municipal waiver pursuant to Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2026, allowing the Town of Foxborough to continue prohibiting adult-use marijuana delivery within the Town for the maximum period permitted under state law. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve the FY27 Commercial Parking Licenses renewals as read
Motion to approve the FY27 Commercial Parking Licenses renewals as read.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the FY27 Commercial Parking Licenses renewals as read. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve a Common Victualler License Application for Phoenix Theaters Foxborough LLC dba Phoenix Theaters Patriot Place, 24 Patriot Place
Motion to approve a Common Victualler License Application for Phoenix Theaters Foxborough LLC dba Phoenix Theaters Patriot Place, 24 Patriot Place.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Common Victualler License Application for Phoenix Theaters Foxborough LLC dba Phoenix Theaters Patriot Place, 24 Patriot Place. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve an Annual Entertainment License Application for Phoenix Theaters Foxborough LLC dba Phoenix Theaters Patriot Place, 24 Patriot Place
Motion to approve an Annual Entertainment License Application for Phoenix Theaters Foxborough LLC dba Phoenix Theaters Patriot Place, 24 Patriot Place.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve an Annual Entertainment License Application for Phoenix Theaters Foxborough LLC dba Phoenix Theaters Patriot Place, 24 Patriot Place. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve an Movie Theater License Application for Phoenix Theaters Foxborough LLC dba Phoenix Theaters Patriot Place, 24 Patriot Place
Motion to approve an Movie Theater License Application for Phoenix Theaters Foxborough LLC dba Phoenix Theaters Patriot Place, 24 Patriot Place.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve an Movie Theater License Application for Phoenix Theaters Foxborough LLC dba Phoenix Theaters Patriot Place, 24 Patriot Place. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve a Change of Hours Application for GMRI, Inc. dba The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1808 at 392 Patriot Place to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays
Motion to approve a Change of Hours Application for GMRI, Inc. dba The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1808 at 392 Patriot Place to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Change of Hours Application for GMRI, Inc. dba The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1808 at 392 Patriot Place to serve alcohol starting at 10am on Sundays. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve a Use of Public Way Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA's 2026 Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K on September 12, 2026 at 8am
Motion to approve a Use of Public Way Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA's 2026 Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K on September 12, 2026 at 8am. Race starts in the YMCA driveway, 67 Mechanic Street and goes left onto Mechanics Street, right on Railroad Avenue, left on Bird Street, right on Baker Street, right on Chestnut Street, left on Pond Avenue/Foxhill Road, right on Chestnut Street, right on Mechanic Street to the YMCA.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Use of Public Way Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA's 2026 Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K on September 12, 2026 at 8am. Race starts in the YMCA driveway, 67 Mechanic Street and goes left onto Mechanics Street, right on Railroad Avenue, left on Bird Street, right on Baker Street, right on Chestnut Street, left on Pond Avenue/Foxhill Road, right on Chestnut Street, right on Mechanic Street to the YMCA. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License application for Normandy Farms Campground LLC, dba Normandy Farms Campground, located at 72 West Street, for an extra Beerfest date in their series on July 4,...
Motion to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License application for Normandy Farms Campground LLC, dba Normandy Farms Campground, located at 72 West Street, for an extra Beerfest date in their series on July 4, 2026 from noon to 4pm.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License application for Normandy Farms Campground LLC, dba Normandy Farms Campground, located at 72 West Street, for an extra Beerfest date in their series on July 4, 2026 from noon to 4pm. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve two One Day Beer & Wine License applications for TAPPED Beer Truck to host events at Normandy Farms Campground, 72 West Street on June 12th & 13th from 5pm to 11pm
Motion to approve two One Day Beer & Wine License applications for TAPPED Beer Truck to host events at Normandy Farms Campground, 72 West Street on June 12th & 13th from 5pm to 11pm.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve two One Day Beer & Wine License applications for TAPPED Beer Truck to host events at Normandy Farms Campground, 72 West Street on June 12th & 13th from 5pm to 11pm. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Appoint Geeta Jakkaraju to the Foxborough Cultural Council for a term to end May 31, 2029
Motion to appoint Geeta Jakkaraju to the Foxborough Cultural Council for a term to end May 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Geeta Jakkaraju to the Foxborough Cultural Council for a term to end May 31, 2029. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Amy LaBrache Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: LaBrache)
Appoint Zach D'Orsi to the Employee Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2027
Motion to appoint Zach D'Orsi to the Employee Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Zach D'Orsi to the Employee Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2027. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Appoint Traci Lorenz to the Employee Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2027
Motion to appoint Traci Lorenz to the Employee Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Traci Lorenz to the Employee Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2027. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Appoint David Opatka to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May 31, 2029
Motion to appoint David Opatka to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint David Opatka to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May 31, 2029. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Accept the donation from Daniel J Lynch & Eleanor L Grant in the amount of $1000 to sponsor the Fox-In-the-Boro "Woven"
Motion to accept the donation from Daniel J Lynch & Eleanor L Grant in the amount of $1000 to sponsor the Fox-In-the-Boro "Woven"
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Daniel J Lynch & Eleanor L Grant in the amount of $1000 to sponsor the Fox-In-the-Boro "Woven" Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Accept the donation from Sarah Caracciolo in the amount of $400 for the 2026 Foxborough Youth Police Academy
Motion to accept the donation from Sarah Caracciolo in the amount of $400 for the 2026 Foxborough Youth Police Academy.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Sarah Caracciolo in the amount of $400 for the 2026 Foxborough Youth Police Academy. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Execute the purchase & sales agreement for 76 North High Street, Foxborough, MA
Motion to execute the purchase & sales agreement for 76 North High Street, Foxborough, MA.
From the minutes
“**Motion to execute the purchase & sales agreement for 76 North High Street, Foxborough, MA. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from May 26, 2026
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from May 26, 2026.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from May 26, 2026. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“**Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
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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