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Mark S. Elfman
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Attendance
At the start of 22 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (22)
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Dec 20Approve the Alteration of Premises for Kitchen Partners LLC…Motion: Motion to approve the Alteration of Premises for Kitchen Partners LLC…Passed 3–0 · Elfman: Yes
December 20, 2022: Approve the Alteration of Premises for Kitchen Partners LLC d/b/a Union Straw
Motion to approve the Alteration of Premises for Kitchen Partners LLC d/b/a Union Straw
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Keefe, McGowanAbstained: Ferguson, Gibson
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Alteration of Premises for Kitchen Partners LLC d/b/a Union Straw by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 3-0-2, L. Gibson and S. Ferguson abstained..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Sep 27Approve the contract as proposed for Police Chief Michael…Motion: Motion to approve the contract as proposed for Police Chief Michael…Passed 3–2 · Elfman: Yes
September 27, 2022: Approve the contract as proposed for Police Chief Michael Grace effective October 5, 2022 through June 30, 2025 as amended
Motion to approve the contract as proposed for Police Chief Michael Grace effective October 5, 2022 through June 30, 2025 as amended
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Gibson, KeefeNo: Ferguson, McGowan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the contract as proposed for Police Chief Michael Grace effective October 5, 2022 through June 30, 2025 as amended by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 3-2, S. Ferguson and S. McGowan opposed..” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Sep 13Approve the ADA Grievance Procedure Policy as amended by…Motion: Motion to approve the ADA Grievance Procedure Policy as amended by…Passed 4–1 · Elfman: Yes
September 13, 2022: Approve the ADA Grievance Procedure Policy as amended by the Personnel Board
Motion to approve the ADA Grievance Procedure Policy as amended by the Personnel Board
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Ferguson, Gibson, McGowanNo: Keefe
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the ADA Grievance Procedure Policy as amended by the Personnel Board by D. Keefe 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-1. D. Keefe opposed. (changing the reporting to HR).” (Motion: Keefe, second: Elfman)
Jun 21Approve the Bay Colony Group, Inc application for an…Motion: Motion to approve the Bay Colony Group, Inc application for an…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Elfman: Yes
June 21, 2022: Approve the Bay Colony Group, Inc application for an Earth Removal Permit to be exercised at 32 Cedar Street under the conditions set forth by the Board of Selectmen
Motion to approve the Bay Colony Group, Inc application for an Earth Removal Permit to be exercised at 32 Cedar Street under the conditions set forth by the Board of Selectmen
Voted: Yes
Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Bay Colony Group, Inc application for an Earth Removal Permit to be exercised at 32 Cedar Street under the conditions set forth by the Board of Selectmen by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 3-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Jun 21Approve the Farmers Pouring License for Malt, Wine, and…Motion: Motion to approve the Farmers Pouring License for Malt, Wine, and…Passed 3–0 · Elfman: Abstained
June 21, 2022: Approve the Farmers Pouring License for Malt, Wine, and Spirits for Shovel Town Brewery Inc. d/b/a Station One by Shovel Town Brewery
Motion to approve the Farmers Pouring License for Malt, Wine, and Spirits for Shovel Town Brewery Inc. d/b/a Station One by Shovel Town Brewery
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Ferguson, Keefe, McGowanAbstained: Elfman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Farmers Pouring License for Malt, Wine, and Spirits for Shovel Town Brewery Inc. d/b/a Station One by Shovel Town Brewery by S. Ferguson 2nd by S. McGowan. Roll call vote ME – abstained, SM – Yes, SF – yes, DK – Yes. Approved, 3-0-1..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: McGowan)
Jun 21Approve the Common Victualler's and 7 Day Entertainment License…Motion: Motion to approve the Common Victualler's and 7 Day Entertainment License…Passed 3–0 · Elfman: Abstained
June 21, 2022: Approve the Common Victualler's and 7 Day Entertainment License for Shovel Town Brewery Inc. d/b/a Station One by Shovel Town Brewery
Motion to approve the Common Victualler's and 7 Day Entertainment License for Shovel Town Brewery Inc. d/b/a Station One by Shovel Town Brewery
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Ferguson, Keefe, McGowanAbstained: Elfman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Common Victualler's and 7 Day Entertainment License for Shovel Town Brewery Inc. d/b/a Station One by Shovel Town Brewery by S. Ferguson 2nd by S. McGowan. Roll call vote ME – abstained, SM – Yes, SF – yes, DK – Yes. Approved, 3-0-1..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: McGowan)
Jun 21Approve the Use of Public Way Application for Lowrider…Motion: Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for Lowrider…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Elfman: Yes
June 21, 2022: Approve the Use of Public Way Application for Lowrider Car Show on July 3rd from 15pm on 10 Annette Road
Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for Lowrider Car Show on July 3rd from 15pm on 10 Annette Road
Voted: Yes
Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Use of Public Way Application for Lowrider Car Show on July 3rd from 15pm on 10 Annette Road by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 3-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Jun 21Approve the Outdoor Off Hours Work Request for the…Motion: Motion to approve the Outdoor Off Hours Work Request for the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Elfman: Yes
June 21, 2022: Approve the Outdoor Off Hours Work Request for the Gillette Stadium North End Zone under the conditions set forth by the Foxborough Police Chief and Board of Selectmen
Motion to approve the Outdoor Off Hours Work Request for the Gillette Stadium North End Zone under the conditions set forth by the Foxborough Police Chief and Board of Selectmen
Voted: Yes
Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Outdoor Off Hours Work Request for the Gillette Stadium North End Zone under the conditions set forth by the Foxborough Police Chief and Board of Selectmen by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 3-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Jun 21Approve the amended district agreement for SEMRECC as proposedMotion: Motion to approve the amended district agreement for SEMRECC as proposedPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Elfman: Yes
June 21, 2022: Approve the amended district agreement for SEMRECC as proposed
Motion to approve the amended district agreement for SEMRECC as proposed
Voted: Yes
Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the amended district agreement for SEMRECC as proposed by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 3-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Jun 21Approve a Block Party application at 22 Foxhill Road…Motion: Motion to approve a Block Party application at 22 Foxhill Road…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Elfman: Yes
June 21, 2022: Approve a Block Party application at 22 Foxhill Road on July 9 from 10:00am to 6:00pm by applicant Matthew Riportella
Motion to approve a Block Party application at 22 Foxhill Road on July 9 from 10:00am to 6:00pm by applicant Matthew Riportella
Voted: Yes
Dennis Keefe was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a Block Party application at 22 Foxhill Road on July 9 from 10:00am to 6:00pm by applicant Matthew Riportella by S. Ferguson 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 3-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Votes with no disagreement (189)
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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