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September 8, 2026
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: William F. Yukna, Amy L. LaBrache, Stephanie A. McGowan, Deborah A. Giardino
Absent: Mark S. Elfman
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Open the public hearing for the Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 beginning at 7:15...
Motion to open the public hearing for the Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application of an On Premises Annual Malt & Wine Restaurant License, for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA; Manager Tatyana Groves. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Published August 25th & September 1st 2026 (Roll Call Vote)
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing for the Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 138 will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application of an On Premises Annual Malt & Wine Restaurant License, for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA; Manager Tatyana Groves. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Published August 25th & September 1st 2026 (Roll Call Vote) Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, 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: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Approve a New On Premises Malt & Wine License for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA. Proposed Manager of Record: Tatyana Groves
Motion to approve a New On Premises Malt & Wine License for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA. Proposed Manager of Record: Tatyana Groves.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a New On Premises Malt & Wine License for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA. Proposed Manager of Record: Tatyana Groves. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Approve a Common Victuallar License for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA
Motion to approve a Common Victuallar License for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Common Victuallar License for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Approve an Annual Entertainment License for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA
Motion to approve an Annual Entertainment License for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve an Annual Entertainment License for J7 Adventureland Patriot Place, Inc. dba J7 Adventureland, 246 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Open the public hearing for the Select Board, pursuant to Foxborough Zoning Bylaw § 275-7.1, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, beginning at 7:30pm in the Gala Meeting...
Motion to open the public hearing for the Select Board, pursuant to Foxborough Zoning Bylaw § 275-7.1, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, beginning at 7:30pm in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application for a Municipal Conversion Permit for the property located at 175 Mechanic Street, Foxborough, MA, as the applicant proposes to Our proposal is to remove the existing condemned structure and maintain the area as an open field, with no employees, no residents, no traffic impact, and no proposed change to access/egress, submitted by Scott Mattoon, Head of School, The Sage School. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Posted September 1, 2026 (Roll Call Vote)
From the minutes
“**Motion to open the public hearing for the Select Board, pursuant to Foxborough Zoning Bylaw § 275-7.1, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, beginning at 7:30pm in the Gala Meeting Room, Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA on the application for a Municipal Conversion Permit for the property located at 175 Mechanic Street, Foxborough, MA, as the applicant proposes to Our proposal is to remove the existing condemned structure and maintain the area as an open field, with no employees, no residents, no traffic impact, and no proposed change to access/egress, submitted by Scott Mattoon, Head of School, The Sage School. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Posted September 1, 2026 (Roll Call Vote) Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, 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: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries. Roll Call Vote. 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Approve the Municipal Conversion Application for 175 Mechanic Street
Motion to approve the Municipal Conversion Application for 175 Mechanic Street.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the Municipal Conversion Application for 175 Mechanic Street. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Set the Special Town Meeting Warrant close date as September 22, 2026
Motion to set the Special Town Meeting Warrant close date as September 22, 2026.
From the minutes
“**Motion to set the Special Town Meeting Warrant close date as September 22, 2026. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Approve a bonfire license for Foxboro Youth Football to host a Community Bonfire on October 29, 2026, at a time to be determined at Payson Field pending Recreation Board approval
Motion to approve a bonfire license for Foxboro Youth Football to host a Community Bonfire on October 29, 2026, at a time to be determined at Payson Field pending Recreation Board approval.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a bonfire license for Foxboro Youth Football to host a Community Bonfire on October 29, 2026, at a time to be determined at Payson Field pending Recreation Board approval. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Approve a Pole Petition for Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. requesting permission to install I JO pole on North Street beginning at a point approximately 200 feet...
Motion to approve a Pole Petition for Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. requesting permission to install I JO pole on North Street beginning at a point approximately 200 feet South of the centerline of the intersection of Lawton Lane. National grid to install a 45ft class HI mid-span pole between P6 and P7 on North Street in Foxborough, MA. The pole will be located on town property intersected by Lawton Lane and Chestnut Street pole to be labeled 6-50 on North Street in Foxborough, MA.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Pole Petition for Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. requesting permission to install I JO pole on North Street beginning at a point approximately 200 feet South of the centerline of the intersection of Lawton Lane. National grid to install a 45ft class HI mid-span pole between P6 and P7 on North Street in Foxborough, MA. The pole will be located on town property intersected by Lawton Lane and Chestnut Street pole to be labeled 6-50 on North Street in Foxborough, MA. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Approve a One-Day Beer & Wine License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Mass Appeal Draught House and Grille, for October 24, 2026, from 10am to 3pm, for Patriot Place's Harvest Fest
Motion to approve a One-Day Beer & Wine License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Mass Appeal Draught House and Grille, for October 24, 2026, from 10am to 3pm, for Patriot Place's Harvest Fest.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a One-Day Beer & Wine License for Be Hoppy Brewing LLC, dba Mass Appeal Draught House and Grille, for October 24, 2026, from 10am to 3pm, for Patriot Place's Harvest Fest. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Accept the donation in the amount of $1200 to fund a bench at the Foxborough Community Center form a group of residents
Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $1200 to fund a bench at the Foxborough Community Center form a group of residents.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $1200 to fund a bench at the Foxborough Community Center form a group of residents. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Accept the donation in the amount of $550 by the Friends of Foxboro Seniors to fund the Halloween Party at the Community Center
Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $550 by the Friends of Foxboro Seniors to fund the Halloween Party at the Community Center
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $550 by the Friends of Foxboro Seniors to fund the Halloween Party at the Community Center Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Award the lease of 72 Mill Street to Carl Fuller pending a successful completion of a credit check, successful completion of a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, and proof of...
Motion to award the lease of 72 Mill Street to Carl Fuller pending a successful completion of a credit check, successful completion of a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, and proof of renters' insurance.
From the minutes
“**Motion to award the lease of 72 Mill Street to Carl Fuller pending a successful completion of a credit check, successful completion of a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, and proof of renters' insurance. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Delegate signature of authority to Paige Duncan, Town Manager, to complete the award, execute the lease, and other actions as required to complete the process
Motion to delegate signature of authority to Paige Duncan, Town Manager, to complete the award, execute the lease, and other actions as required to complete the process.
From the minutes
“**Motion to delegate signature of authority to Paige Duncan, Town Manager, to complete the award, execute the lease, and other actions as required to complete the process. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from August 18, 2026
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from August 18, 2026.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from August 18, 2026. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“**Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, and Amy LaBrache Not Present at Vote: Mark Elfman Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, 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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