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June 23, 2026
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
Approve the Town/Select Board Goals & Town Manager Goals as amended
Move to approve the Town/Select Board Goals & Town Manager Goals as amended.
From the minutes
“**Move to approve the Town/Select Board Goals & Town Manager Goals as amended. 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 FY26 Year End Town Manager Transfers
Motion to approve the FY26 Year End Town Manager Transfers.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the FY26 Year End Town Manager Transfers. 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 Memorandum of Understanding with between the Town of Foxborough and the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 9517 Unit A
Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with between the Town of Foxborough and the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 9517 Unit A.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with between the Town of Foxborough and the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 9517 Unit A. 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 Memorandum of Understanding with between the Town of Foxborough and the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 9517 Unit B
Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with between the Town of Foxborough and the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 9517 Unit B.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with between the Town of Foxborough and the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 9517 Unit B. 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 Claudia O’Leary in the amount of $300 to the Foxborough Youth Police Academy for two scholarships
Motion to accept the donation from Claudia O’Leary in the amount of $300 to the Foxborough Youth Police Academy for two scholarships.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Claudia O’Leary in the amount of $300 to the Foxborough Youth Police Academy for two scholarships. 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 The Friends of Foxboro Seniors in the amount of $400 to the Foxborough Community Center for the Smoky Bites Event
Motion to accept the donation from The Friends of Foxboro Seniors in the amount of $400 to the Foxborough Community Center for the Smoky Bites Event.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from The Friends of Foxboro Seniors in the amount of $400 to the Foxborough Community Center for the Smoky Bites Event. 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 Roger C & Cynthia Rumsey in the amount of $1500 to the Cultural Council to sponsor "Pat the Fox."
Motion to accept the donation from Roger C & Cynthia Rumsey in the amount of $1500 to the Cultural Council to sponsor "Pat the Fox."
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Roger C & Cynthia Rumsey in the amount of $1500 to the Cultural Council to sponsor "Pat the Fox." 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 of two trees from Schneider Electric to be planted on Payson Road
Motion to accept the donation of two trees from Schneider Electric to be planted on Payson Road.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation of two trees from Schneider Electric to be planted on Payson Road. 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 Linda Mihaly to the Foxborough Cultural Council for a term to end May 31, 2029
Motion to appoint Linda Mihaly to the Foxborough Cultural Council for a term to end May 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Linda Mihaly to the Foxborough Cultural Council 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)
Approve a Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. requesting permission to install I JO pole on 45 Walnut Street beginning at a point approximately 300 feet...
Motion to approve a Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. requesting permission to install I JO pole on 45 Walnut Street beginning at a point approximately 300 feet Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Commercial Street and Walnut Street. National grid to install new pole 18-50 for new recloser the pole will be located between poles 18 and 19 on Walnut Street in Foxborough, MA.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. requesting permission to install I JO pole on 45 Walnut Street beginning at a point approximately 300 feet Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Commercial Street and Walnut Street. National grid to install new pole 18-50 for new recloser the pole will be located between poles 18 and 19 on Walnut Street in 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 A Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. requesting permission to install I JO pole on 130 Chestnut Street beginning at a point approximately 170...
Motion to approve A Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. requesting permission to install I JO pole on 130 Chestnut Street beginning at a point approximately 170 feet Southeast of the centerline of Mechanic Street and Chestnut Street. National grid to install new JO pole 24-50 +/- 55ft from Pole 24. Pole located between poles 24 and 25 on Chestnut Street. This pole will be installed to support new overhead transformer on 130 Chestnut Street in Foxborough, MA.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve A Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. requesting permission to install I JO pole on 130 Chestnut Street beginning at a point approximately 170 feet Southeast of the centerline of Mechanic Street and Chestnut Street. National grid to install new JO pole 24-50 +/- 55ft from Pole 24. Pole located between poles 24 and 25 on Chestnut Street. This pole will be installed to support new overhead transformer on 130 Chestnut Street in 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 the additional data sheet submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group for the New England Patriots 2026 Football Season for preseason, regular season home games as well as three...
Motion to approve the additional data sheet submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group for the New England Patriots 2026 Football Season for preseason, regular season home games as well as three potential playoff games.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the additional data sheet submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group for the New England Patriots 2026 Football Season for preseason, regular season home games as well as three potential playoff games. Moved by: Bill Yukna; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Yukna, second: McGowan)
Approve the additional data sheet submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group for the Chris Brown & Usher: The R&B Tour for August 17, 2026
Motion to approve the additional data sheet submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group for the Chris Brown & Usher: The R&B Tour for August 17, 2026.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the additional data sheet submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group for the Chris Brown & Usher: The R&B Tour for August 17, 2026. Moved by: Mark Elfman Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Elfman)
Approve the additional data sheet submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group for the Karol G: Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour for September 12, 2026
Motion to approve the additional data sheet submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group for the Karol G: Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour for September 12, 2026.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the additional data sheet submitted by Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group for the Karol G: Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour for September 12, 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)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2026
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2026.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2026. Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.”
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 Carries 5-0.” (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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