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Mark S. Elfman
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board
On split votes, Elfman voted the same way as…
- Dennis Keefe100% (8 of 8)
- William F. Yukna50% (4 of 8)
- Stephanie A. McGowan33% (2 of 6)
- Deborah A. Giardino25% (2 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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 22 of 24 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed
- Dec 3, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- May 21, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (24)
- Apr 29, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 18, 2024 · Special: Present
- Nov 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2024 · Special: Present
- Jun 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- May 7, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
Apr 15Recommend approval for all articles except Article 21, 27…Motion: Motion to recommend approval for all articles except Article 21, 27…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Elfman: Yes
April 15, 2025: Recommend approval for all articles except Article 21, 27 & 28
Motion to recommend approval for all articles except Article 21, 27 & 28.
Voted: Yes
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval for all articles except Article 21, 27 & 28. Moved by: Mark Elfman Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0 No Roll Call Vote. Stephanie McGowan exited the meeting..” (Motion: Elfman, second: Yukna)
Apr 15Take no action on Article 21Motion: Motion to take no action on Article 21.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Elfman: Yes
April 15, 2025: Take no action on Article 21
Motion to take no action on Article 21.
Voted: Yes
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to take no action on Article 21. Moved by: Mark Elfman Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Yukna)
Apr 15Accept the donation of $450 by the Hardiman, LaBrache…Motion: Motion to accept the donation of $450 by the Hardiman, LaBrache…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Elfman: Yes
April 15, 2025: Accept the donation of $450 by the Hardiman, LaBrache and Smith Families for the Youth Police Program
Motion to accept the donation of $450 by the Hardiman, LaBrache and Smith Families for the Youth Police Program.
Voted: Yes
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation of $450 by the Hardiman, LaBrache and Smith Families for the Youth Police Program. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Apr 15Accept the donation of a Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker…Motion: Motion to accept the donation of a Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Elfman: Yes
April 15, 2025: Accept the donation of a Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker System from an anonymous donor for the Community Center
Motion to accept the donation of a Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker System from an anonymous donor for the Community Center.
Voted: Yes
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation of a Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker System from an anonymous donor for the Community Center. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Nov 18Approve the Public Way Application for Light Uptown on…Motion: Motion to approve the Public Way Application for Light Uptown on…Passed 4–0 · Elfman: Not recorded
November 18, 2024 (Special meeting): Approve the Public Way Application for Light Uptown on November 30, 2024 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with the parade route starting at Central Street (near 67 Central Street) to South…
Motion to approve the Public Way Application for Light Uptown on November 30, 2024 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with the parade route starting at Central Street (near 67 Central Street) to South Street to Cocasset Street and ending at the bottom of Bird Street in the parking lot
The minutes say "4-0. Approved.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Stephanie A. McGowan, William F. Yukna, Deborah A. Giardino, Mark S. Elfman and Dennis Keefe). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Public Way Application for Light Uptown on November 30, 2024 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with the parade route starting at Central Street (near 67 Central Street) to South Street to Cocasset Street and ending at the bottom of Bird Street in the parking lot, by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. 4-0. Approved..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Nov 18Appoint Beth Ferencik to the Historic District Commission for…Motion: Motion to appoint Beth Ferencik to the Historic District Commission for…Passed 4–0 · Elfman: Not recorded
November 18, 2024 (Special meeting): Appoint Beth Ferencik to the Historic District Commission for a term to end May 31, 2027
Motion to appoint Beth Ferencik to the Historic District Commission for a term to end May 31, 2027
The minutes say "4-0. Approved.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Stephanie A. McGowan, William F. Yukna, Deborah A. Giardino, Mark S. Elfman and Dennis Keefe). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Beth Ferencik to the Historic District Commission for a term to end May 31, 2027, by D. Giardino, 2nd by M. Elfman. 4-0. Approved..” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
Nov 5Deem Moose as a dangerous dogMotion: Motion to deem Moose as a dangerous dog.Passed 4–0 · Elfman: Yes
November 5, 2024: Deem Moose as a dangerous dog
Motion to deem Moose as a dangerous dog.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Keefe, McGowan, YuknaAbstained: Giardino
From the minutes
“**Motion to deem Moose as a dangerous dog. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Abstain Debbie Giardino Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Nov 5Order an euthanize order of MooseMotion: Motion to order an euthanize order of Moose.Passed 4–0 · Elfman: Yes
November 5, 2024: Order an euthanize order of Moose
Motion to order an euthanize order of Moose.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Keefe, McGowan, YuknaAbstained: Giardino
From the minutes
“**Motion to order an euthanize order of Moose. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Abstain Debbie Giardino Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Nov 5Recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #7: MBTA Communities…Motion: Motion to recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #7: MBTA Communities…Passed 4–1 · Elfman: Yes
November 5, 2024: Recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #7: MBTA Communities (Subdistrict Version)
Motion to recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #7: MBTA Communities (Subdistrict Version).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Keefe, McGowan, YuknaNo: Giardino
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #7: MBTA Communities (Subdistrict Version). Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe No Debbie Giardino Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Sep 24Appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee…Motion: Motion to appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee…Passed 3–2 · Elfman: Yes
September 24, 2024: Appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee with a term to end May 31, 2025
Motion to appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee with a term to end May 31, 2025.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Keefe, YuknaNo: Giardino, McGowan
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Gary Whitehouse to the Veteran Services Advisory Committee with a term to end May 31, 2025. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Bill Yukna, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe No Stephanie McGowan and Debbie Giardino Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Votes with no disagreement (303)
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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