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Mark S. Elfman
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Elfman 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 34 of 35 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Sep 12, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (35)
- Jun 4, 2020 · Special: Present
- Jun 3, 2020 · Joint: Present
- May 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
May 26Accept FY21 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule as amendedMotion: Motion to accept FY21 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule as amendedPassed 4–0 · Elfman: Yes
May 26, 2020: Accept FY21 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule as amended
Motion to accept FY21 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule as amended
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Gibson, Mitchell, O’LearyAbstained: Feldman
From the minutes
“Motion to accept FY21 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule as amended by E. O’Leary 2nd by D. Feldman. Approved 4-0-1, D Feldman abstained..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Feldman)
Apr 14Continue the finding with regard to the matter before…Motion: Motion to continue the finding with regard to the matter before…Passed 4–1 · Elfman: Yes
April 14, 2020: Continue the finding with regard to the matter before us at this point to a date certain being May 12, 2020, but the animal itself must be kenneled and not…
Motion to continue the finding with regard to the matter before us at this point to a date certain being May 12, 2020, but the animal itself must be kenneled and not allowed into the neighborhood at the owner’s expense
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Feldman, Gibson, O’LearyNo: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the finding with regard to the matter before us at this point to a date certain being May 12, 2020, but the animal itself must be kenneled and not allowed into the neighborhood at the owner’s expense by E. O’Leary 2nd D. Feldman. Discussion: KC- This was not one of the 7 options under Chapter 140 section 157 but it certainly is a reasonable one that restrains and protects the neighborhood. CM – all for the putting it out to May 12th but not comfortable with kenneling. LG – Should we do it sooner rather than later? DF – if we weren’t in a nationwide shutdown I would say yes, do it in two weeks but they may require more time because of this. BK – This would also be motivation to rehome and get this situation resolved. CM – How much to kennel? I would be more comfortable having parties in attendance to speak too. KB - $20 a day to kennel. LB – I don’t expect to hold the public hearing and have neighbors coming but we should afford the opportunity for everyone to attend virtually. BK – I want to be clear that they were afforded the opportunity to attend and chose not to. The both gave statements in writing to not have to appear tonight. Approved 4-1. Chris Mitchell dissenting..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Feldman)
Mar 17Approve One day liquor licenses for Normandy Farms on…Motion: 7- Motion to approve One day liquor licenses for Normandy Farms…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Elfman: Yes
March 17, 2020: Approve One day liquor licenses for Normandy Farms on April 25, May 02, June 13, July 8, August 12, September 19 and November 7 of 2020
7- Motion to approve One day liquor licenses for Normandy Farms on April 25, May 02, June 13, July 8, August 12, September 19 and November 7 of 2020
Voted: Yes
Christopher P. Mitchell stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“16.09 7- Motion to approve One day liquor licenses for Normandy Farms on April 25, May 02, June 13, July 8, August 12, September 19 and November 7 of 2020 by E. O’Leary 2nd by D. Feldman. Approved 4-0-1. C. Mitchell recused himself from vote..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Feldman)
Mar 17Approve a Charity Wine Permit for the Sage School…Motion: Motion to approve a Charity Wine Permit for the Sage School…Failed 0–5 · Elfman: No
March 17, 2020: Approve a Charity Wine Permit for the Sage School on Saturday April 4, 2020
Motion to approve a Charity Wine Permit for the Sage School on Saturday April 4, 2020
Voted: No
No: Elfman, Feldman, Gibson, Mitchell, O’Leary
From the minutes
“16.10 Motion to approve a Charity Wine Permit for the Sage School on Saturday April 4, 2020 by E. O’Leary 2nd by D. Feldman. Discussion: CM - we should deny, as we know that it cannot happen. Motion opposed 0-5. Denied due to local emergency. Conceptually yes, but d.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Feldman)
Mar 3Approve Kitchen Partners LLC d/b/a Union Straw for Change…Motion: Motion to approve Kitchen Partners LLC d/b/a Union Straw for Change…Passed 4–0 · Elfman: Yes
March 3, 2020: Approve Kitchen Partners LLC d/b/a Union Straw for Change of Manager from Steven Pesek to Craig Carreira
Motion to approve Kitchen Partners LLC d/b/a Union Straw for Change of Manager from Steven Pesek to Craig Carreira
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Feldman, Mitchell, O’LearyAbstained: Gibson
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Kitchen Partners LLC d/b/a Union Straw for Change of Manager from Steven Pesek to Craig Carreira by E. O’Leary, 2nd by D. Feldman. Approved 4-0-1, L. Gibson abstained..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Feldman)
Jan 7Appoint Betty Reilly to the Council on Aging and…Motion: Motion to Appoint Betty Reilly to the Council on Aging and…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Elfman: Yes
January 7, 2020: Appoint Betty Reilly to the Council on Aging and Human Services Advisory Board for a term to expire on 5/1/2020
Motion to Appoint Betty Reilly to the Council on Aging and Human Services Advisory Board for a term to expire on 5/1/2020
Voted: Yes
Leah Gibson was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to Appoint Betty Reilly to the Council on Aging and Human Services Advisory Board for a term to expire on 5/1/2020 by E. O’Leary, 2nd D. Feldman. Approved 4-0, L. Gibson not present for vote..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Feldman)
Jan 7Appoint Robert P. Siteman to the Foxborough Commission on…Motion: Motion to Appoint Robert P. Siteman to the Foxborough Commission on…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Elfman: Yes
January 7, 2020: Appoint Robert P. Siteman to the Foxborough Commission on Disability for a term to expire 5/1/2020
Motion to Appoint Robert P. Siteman to the Foxborough Commission on Disability for a term to expire 5/1/2020
Voted: Yes
Leah Gibson was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to Appoint Robert P. Siteman to the Foxborough Commission on Disability for a term to expire 5/1/2020 by E. O’Leary, 2nd by D. Feldman. Approved 4-0, L. Gibson not present for vote.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Feldman)
Jan 7Approve a Change of Manager from David Ford to…Motion: Motion to approve a Change of Manager from David Ford to…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Elfman: Yes
January 7, 2020: Approve a Change of Manager from David Ford to William Thomas Walls for Trader Joe’s #528
Motion to approve a Change of Manager from David Ford to William Thomas Walls for Trader Joe’s #528
Voted: Yes
Leah Gibson was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a Change of Manager from David Ford to William Thomas Walls for Trader Joe’s #528 by E. O’Leary, 2nd by D. Feldman. Approved 4-0, L. Gibson not present for vote..” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Feldman)
Dec 10Conduct strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with nonunion…Motion: Motion to conduct strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with nonunion…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Elfman: Yes
December 10, 2019: Conduct strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations concerning the Town Manager's contract
Motion to conduct strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations concerning the Town Manager's contract
Voted: Yes
Leah Gibson was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to conduct strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations concerning the Town Manager's contract 2nd by David Feldman. Roll call - Ed O’Leary – Yes, Dave – Yes, Mark Elfman – Yes, Chris Mitchell – Yes. Leah Gibson – absent for vote.” (second: Feldman)
Nov 26Approve recommended traffic recommendationsMotion: – Motion to approve recommended traffic recommendationsPassed 4–1 · Elfman: Yes
November 26, 2019: Approve recommended traffic recommendations
– Motion to approve recommended traffic recommendations
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Feldman, Mitchell, O’LearyNo: Gibson
From the minutes
“Action – Motion to approve recommended traffic recommendations: E. O’Leary, Second: D. Feldman, Vote: Approved 4-1. Leah Gibson.” (Motion: O’Leary, second: Feldman)
Votes with no disagreement (260)
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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