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James J. DeVellis
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
Jim DeVellis
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list DeVellis as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 26 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Apr 2, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 21, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (28)
- Apr 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2019 · Special: Present
- Apr 2, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 21, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 30Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to…Passed 3–1 · DeVellis: Not recorded
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to $507,791 (Administration Department salaries)
Motion to Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to $507,791 (Administration Department salaries)
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 123 by $26,500 from $481,291 to $507,791 (Administration Department salaries) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-1-0 – BOS will Hold this line item at Town Meeting.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to…Passed 3–1 · DeVellis: Not recorded
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to $226,880 (Police Capital Outlay)
Motion to Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to $226,880 (Police Capital Outlay)
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 210 by $56,720 from $170,160 to $226,880 (Police Capital Outlay) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-1-0 – BOS will Hold this line item at Town Meeting.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to…Failed 2–2 · DeVellis: Not recorded
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to $7,500 (Public Works)
Motion to Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to $7,500 (Public Works)
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 410 by $7,500 from $0 to $7,500 (Public Works) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman Discussion: R. Hill said this money would be used to purchase a new lift at the DPW Garage for repairing Town vehicles. Final Resolution: Motion Does Not Carry 2-2-0 – No Action.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to…Passed 3–1 · DeVellis: Not recorded
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to $1,647,435 (Water Enterprise)
Motion to Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to $1,647,435 (Water Enterprise)
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 450 by $44,500 from $1,602,935 to $1,647,435 (Water Enterprise) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman Discussion: M. Elfman suggested Water and Sewer Commissioners stand up at Town Meeting regarding this article. R. Hill said funding the clerk position is crucial given the imposed restrictions by MassDEP that if not addressed can lead to a reduction in withdrawals in the future. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-1-0 – BOS will Hold this line item at Town Meeting.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to…Motion: Motion to Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to…Failed 2–2 · DeVellis: Not recorded
April 30, 2019: Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to $3,000 (Library Capital Outlay)
Motion to Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to $3,000 (Library Capital Outlay)
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Increase Line Item 610 by $3,000 from $0 to $3,000 (Library Capital Outlay) made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman Discussion: B. Keegan this line item is for technological purchases, i.e. computers. Final Resolution: Motion Does Not Carry 2-2-0 – No Action.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Apr 30Recommend Article 17Motion: Motion to Recommend Article 17Passed Unanimous, 3 present · DeVellis: Not recorded
April 30, 2019: Recommend Article 17
Motion to Recommend Article 17
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to Recommend Article 17 made by L. Gibson, motion made second by D. Feldman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 3-0-1 (J. DeVellis recused himself).” (Motion: Gibson, second: Feldman)
Mar 19Approve the annual wine & malt licenseMotion: Motion to approve the annual wine & malt licensePassed Unanimous, 4 present · DeVellis: Not recorded
March 19, 2019: Approve the annual wine & malt license
Motion to approve the annual wine & malt license
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the annual wine & malt license made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: C. Mitchell added contingent upon issuance of Certificate of Insurance by the Fire and Inspections Department Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1 (J. DeVellis recused himself).” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Mar 19Approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent…Motion: Motion to approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · DeVellis: Not recorded
March 19, 2019: Approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent upon the submittal of an updated Common Victualler License
Motion to approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent upon the submittal of an updated Common Victualler License
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Common Victualler License and 7-Day Entertainment License contingent upon the submittal of an updated Common Victualler License No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1(J. DeVellis recused himself).”
Mar 19Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town…Motion: Motion to Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town…Passed 4–1 · DeVellis: No
March 19, 2019: Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant through to April 2, 2019
Motion to Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant through to April 2, 2019
Voted: No
Yes: Elfman, Feldman, Gibson, MitchellNo: DeVellis
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Reappointment of Christine Dupras as Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant through to April 2, 2019 made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-1-0 (J. DeVellis opposed).” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Mar 5Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares…Motion: Motion to Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · DeVellis: Not recorded
March 5, 2019: Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares 5k Road Race on Saturday, June 1, 2019 with the race starting at 10:00 a.m
Motion to Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares 5k Road Race on Saturday, June 1, 2019 with the race starting at 10:00 a.m.
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the Public Event Application for the Foxborough Cares 5k Road Race on Saturday, June 1, 2019 with the race starting at 10:00 a.m. made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: J. DeVellis recused himself from the vote as he is an applicant for this event. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1 (J. DeVellis recused).” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Votes with no disagreement (267)
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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