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Mark S. Elfman
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Mark “Doc” Elfman
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Elfman voted the same way as…
- Leah Gibson100% (6 of 6)
- Seth Ferguson50% (3 of 6)
- Stephanie A. McGowan50% (3 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 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.
- 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 24 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Jul 6, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (25)
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2021 · Special: Present
- Aug 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Mar 29Approve the FY23 Budget as amendedMotion: Motion to approve the FY23 Budget as amendedPassed 3–1 · Elfman: Yes
March 29, 2022: Approve the FY23 Budget as amended
Motion to approve the FY23 Budget as amended
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Ferguson, GibsonNo: McGowan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the FY23 Budget as amended by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 3-1. S. McGowan opposed..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Mar 15Approve the MOA between the Town and Firefighter Union…Motion: Motion to approve the MOA between the Town and Firefighter Union…Passed 3–0 · Elfman: Yes
March 15, 2022: Approve the MOA between the Town and Firefighter Union Local 2522 FPFA from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
Motion to approve the MOA between the Town and Firefighter Union Local 2522 FPFA from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Gibson, McGowanAbstained: Ferguson
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the MOA between the Town and Firefighter Union Local 2522 FPFA from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 by M. Elfman, 2nd by S. McGowan. Approved, 3-0-1. S. Ferguson.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Jan 18All those in favor of moving forward with a…Motion: All those in favor of moving forward with a retail and…Passed 3–1 · Elfman: Yes
January 18, 2022: All those in favor of moving forward with a retail and cultivating marijuana articles on the Annual Town Warrant
All those in favor of moving forward with a retail and cultivating marijuana articles on the Annual Town Warrant
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Gibson, McGowanNo: Ferguson
From the minutes
“All those in favor of moving forward with a retail and cultivating marijuana articles on the Annual Town Warrant by L. Gibson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 3-1, S. Ferguson is opposed..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Nov 23Approve the Change of Officer for LLH, LLC d/b/a…Motion: Motion to approve the Change of Officer for LLH, LLC d/b/a…Passed 4–0 · Elfman: Yes
November 23, 2021: Approve the Change of Officer for LLH, LLC d/b/a Trader Joes from Edward Seeker to Tracy Anderson-Ingram as the LLC Manager
Motion to approve the Change of Officer for LLH, LLC d/b/a Trader Joes from Edward Seeker to Tracy Anderson-Ingram as the LLC Manager
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Ferguson, Gibson, O’LearyAbstained: McGowan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Change of Officer for LLH, LLC d/b/a Trader Joes from Edward Seeker to Tracy Anderson-Ingram as the LLC Manager by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved 4-0-1, S. McGowan abstained..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Oct 26Approve the revised Town Financial PoliciesMotion: Motion to approve the revised Town Financial PoliciesPassed 4–1 · Elfman: Yes
October 26, 2021: Approve the revised Town Financial Policies
Motion to approve the revised Town Financial Policies
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Gibson, McGowan, O’LearyNo: Ferguson
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the revised Town Financial Policies by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-1. S. Ferguson opposed..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Sep 28Approve the conditions for the 119 Morse Street Local…Motion: Motion to approve the conditions for the 119 Morse Street Local…Passed 4–1 · Elfman: Yes
September 28, 2021: Approve the conditions for the 119 Morse Street Local Initiative Program
Motion to approve the conditions for the 119 Morse Street Local Initiative Program
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Ferguson, Gibson, O’LearyNo: McGowan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the conditions for the 119 Morse Street Local Initiative Program by S. Ferguson 2nd M. Elfman. Discussion: LG- These are the draft conditions. There were a lot of conversations between myself, Stephanie and Bill regarding the conditions. SM – One of the points I would have like to have in the conditions and wasn’t included in the conditions. I am okay with the letter but will not be voting in favor the letter tonight. Approved, 4-1. S. McGowan opposed..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Sep 14For the Board of Selectmen to support the 119…Motion: Motion for the Board of Selectmen to support the 119 Morse…Passed 4–1 · Elfman: Yes
September 14, 2021: For the Board of Selectmen to support the 119 Morse Street Local Initiative Program Application with the proposed conditions to be met by the 119 Morse Street Realty Trust and…
Motion for the Board of Selectmen to support the 119 Morse Street Local Initiative Program Application with the proposed conditions to be met by the 119 Morse Street Realty Trust and Foxstar Corporation
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Ferguson, Gibson, O’LearyNo: McGowan
From the minutes
“Motion for the Board of Selectmen to support the 119 Morse Street Local Initiative Program Application with the proposed conditions to be met by the 119 Morse Street Realty Trust and Foxstar Corporation by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-1. S. McGowan opposed..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Aug 17Utilize Economic Development Committee funds up to $300.00 to…Motion: Motion to utilize Economic Development Committee funds up to $300.00 to…Passed 4–1 · Elfman: Yes
August 17, 2021: Utilize Economic Development Committee funds up to $300.00 to promote grand openings for business in town
Motion to utilize Economic Development Committee funds up to $300.00 to promote grand openings for business in town
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Gibson, McGowan, O’LearyNo: Ferguson
From the minutes
“Motion to utilize Economic Development Committee funds up to $300.00 to promote grand openings for business in town by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Discussion SF – I’m not for public funds for private businesses. LG – I understand that. On the flipside I think part of the Boards is to introduce new business to the community and the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce and to get them apart of the Foxborough Common Business Collaborative. SM – This is what the money is there for. LG – Besides the fire station we haven’t done much and not been able to spend the money. HH – We used it for Shop Local. SF – It is taking from one business to another. LG – Yes. Approved, 4-1. S. Ferguson opposed..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Votes with no disagreement (171)
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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