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Stephanie A. McGowan
Elected townwide · 7 terms in this record
Stephanie McGowan
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McGowan 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 9 of 9 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (9)
- Sep 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2026 · Special: Present
- Jun 24, 2026 · Special: Present
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Jul 21Approve the 119 Morse Street Regulatory AgreementMotion: Motion to approve the 119 Morse Street Regulatory Agreement.Passed 4–1 · McGowan: No
July 21, 2026: Approve the 119 Morse Street Regulatory Agreement
Motion to approve the 119 Morse Street Regulatory Agreement.
Voted: No
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, LaBrache, YuknaNo: McGowan
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the 119 Morse Street Regulatory Agreement. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Amy LaBrache Yes: Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache No: Stephanie McGowan Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Elfman, second: LaBrache)
Jul 21Authorize the Town Manager to approve any necessary nonsubstantive…Motion: Motion to authorize the Town Manager to approve any necessary nonsubstantive…Passed 4–1 · McGowan: No
July 21, 2026: Authorize the Town Manager to approve any necessary nonsubstantive revisions to the Regulatory Agreement that has been presented to the Select Board
Motion to authorize the Town Manager to approve any necessary nonsubstantive revisions to the Regulatory Agreement that has been presented to the Select Board.
Voted: No
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, LaBrache, YuknaNo: McGowan
From the minutes
“**Motion to authorize the Town Manager to approve any necessary nonsubstantive revisions to the Regulatory Agreement that has been presented to the Select Board. Moved by: Mark Elfman; seconded by: Amy LaBrache Yes: Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache No: Stephanie McGowan Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Elfman, second: LaBrache)
May 26Reappoint the Boards, Committee & Commission members as readMotion: Motion to reappoint the Boards, Committee & Commission members as read.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · McGowan: Not recorded
May 26, 2026: Reappoint the Boards, Committee & Commission members as read
Motion to reappoint the Boards, Committee & Commission members as read.
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to reappoint the Boards, Committee & Commission members as read. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes: Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries. Stephanie McGowan left the room. 4-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
May 26Appoint Bill Yukna as ChairMotion: Motion to appoint Bill Yukna as Chair.Passed 5–0 · McGowan: Yes
May 26, 2026: Appoint Bill Yukna as Chair
Motion to appoint Bill Yukna as Chair.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, LaBrache, McGowan, YuknaStephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Bill Yukna as Chair. Moved by: Stephanie McGowan; seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Elfman)
May 26Appoint Amy LaBrache as Vice ChairMotion: Motion to appoint Amy LaBrache as Vice Chair.Passed 5–0 · McGowan: Yes
May 26, 2026: Appoint Amy LaBrache as Vice Chair
Motion to appoint Amy LaBrache as Vice Chair.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, LaBrache, McGowan, YuknaStephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Amy LaBrache as Vice Chair. Moved by: Debbie Giardino; seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Elfman)
May 26Appoint Mark Elfman as ClerkMotion: Motion to appoint Mark Elfman as Clerk.Passed 5–0 · McGowan: Yes
May 26, 2026: Appoint Mark Elfman as Clerk
Motion to appoint Mark Elfman as Clerk.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, LaBrache, McGowan, YuknaStephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to appoint Mark Elfman as Clerk. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Stephanie McGowan Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: McGowan)
May 26Approve a Use of Public Way Application for the…Motion: Motion to approve a Use of Public Way Application for the…Passed 5–0 · McGowan: Yes
May 26, 2026: Approve a Use of Public Way Application for the Foxborough Founders Day Parade on June 6, 2026 from 9am to Noon
Motion to approve a Use of Public Way Application for the Foxborough Founders Day Parade on June 6, 2026 from 9am to Noon. Parade route to start at 132 Central Street, Mechanic Street, Railroad Avenue and to end on South Street.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, LaBrache, McGowan, YuknaStephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve a Use of Public Way Application for the Foxborough Founders Day Parade on June 6, 2026 from 9am to Noon. Parade route to start at 132 Central Street, Mechanic Street, Railroad Avenue and to end on South Street. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
May 26Approve & sign FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for…Motion: Motion to approve & sign FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for…Passed 5–0 · McGowan: Yes
May 26, 2026: Approve & sign FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for Foxborough Police, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 379
Motion to approve & sign FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for Foxborough Police, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 379.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, LaBrache, McGowan, YuknaStephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve & sign FY26 to FY28 integrated contract for Foxborough Police, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 379. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Carried 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
May 26Accept the donation in the amount of $2500 to…Motion: Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $2500 to…Passed 5–0 · McGowan: Yes
May 26, 2026: Accept the donation in the amount of $2500 to the Foxborough Police Department from the Manos, Smith, Hardiman and Page Families and the Foxboro VFW for the 2026 Youth Police…
Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $2500 to the Foxborough Police Department from the Manos, Smith, Hardiman and Page Families and the Foxboro VFW for the 2026 Youth Police Academy.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, LaBrache, McGowan, YuknaStephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $2500 to the Foxborough Police Department from the Manos, Smith, Hardiman and Page Families and the Foxboro VFW for the 2026 Youth Police Academy. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
May 26Accept the donation in the amount of $1000 to…Motion: Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $1000 to…Passed 5–0 · McGowan: Yes
May 26, 2026: Accept the donation in the amount of $1000 to the Cultural Council, Fox-inthe-Boro program, new fox donation from Ryan P. & Jennifer Lauren Forbes
Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $1000 to the Cultural Council, Fox-inthe-Boro program, new fox donation from Ryan P. & Jennifer Lauren Forbes.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Giardino, LaBrache, McGowan, YuknaStephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $1000 to the Cultural Council, Fox-inthe-Boro program, new fox donation from Ryan P. & Jennifer Lauren Forbes. Moved by: Amy LaBrache; seconded by: Mark Elfman Yes: Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Amy LaBrache Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: LaBrache, second: Elfman)
Votes with no disagreement (103)
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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