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Stow Former Select Board member

Donald Hawkes

At-large · 3 terms in this record

Don Hawkes

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Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board

14 of 15meetings attended (93%) · whole board 95%
107votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
4 of 5split votes where Hawkes was in the minority · whole board 33%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Hawkes voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • 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 Hawkes 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 14 of 15 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (15)

Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board

Dec 10Accept the meeting minutes of the November 26, 2019…Motion: Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November…Passed 4–0 · Hawkes: Yes

December 10, 2019: Accept the meeting minutes of the November 26, 2019 meeting as drafted

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 26, 2019 meeting as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 4:0:1. Mr. Burke abstained.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Frecha, Hawkes, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke

From the minutes

“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 26, 2019 meeting as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 4:0:1. Mr. Burke abstained..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dec 10Approve and sign the application by Hudson Light &…Motion: Ms. Frecha moved that the Board approve and sign the application…Passed 4–0 · Hawkes: Yes

December 10, 2019: Approve and sign the application by Hudson Light & Power to install a new pole on Birch Hill Road and Whitman Street as indicated in the Order for Sole Pole…

Adopt orderPassed · 4–0

Ms. Frecha moved that the Board approve and sign the application by Hudson Light & Power to install a new pole on Birch Hill Road and Whitman Street as indicated in the Order for Sole Pole Location received by the Selectmen's office November 21, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. 4:0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Frecha, Hawkes, Ryan, SalvieBrian Burke recused himself from this portion of the meeting (the pole hearing), so Brian Burke is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Frecha moved that the Board approve and sign the application by Hudson Light & Power to install a new pole on Birch Hill Road and Whitman Street as indicated in the Order for Sole Pole Location received by the Selectmen's office November 21, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. 4:0..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dec 10Accept the policy as presented with the additional pink…Motion: Ms. Frecha moved to accept the policy as presented with the…Passed 4–1 · Hawkes: No

December 10, 2019: Accept the policy as presented with the additional pink language at the bottom of the draft policy and other amendments

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Ms. Frecha moved to accept the policy as presented with the additional pink language at the bottom of the draft policy and other amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 4:1. Mr. Salvie, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Burke and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Hawkes, nay.

Voted: No

Yes: Burke, Frecha, Ryan, SalvieNo: Hawkes

From the minutes

“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the policy as presented with the additional pink language at the bottom of the draft policy and other amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 4:1. Mr. Salvie, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Burke and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Hawkes, nay..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 12Support Article3 & 4Motion: Mr. Burke moved to support Article3 & 4. Mr. Hawkes seconded…Passed 4–0 · Hawkes: Yes

November 12, 2019: Support Article3 & 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Burke moved to support Article3 & 4. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. 4:0:1 Mr. Burke, Mr. Hawkes, Mr. Salvie and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Ryan abstained.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Burke, Frecha, Hawkes, SalvieAbstained: Ryan

From the minutes

“Mr. Burke moved to support Article3 & 4. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. 4:0:1 Mr. Burke, Mr. Hawkes, Mr. Salvie and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Ryan abstained..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Oct 22Accept the meeting minutes of the October 8, 2019…Motion: Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October…Passed 4–0 · Hawkes: Yes

October 22, 2019: Accept the meeting minutes of the October 8, 2019 meeting with amendments

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October 8, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed 4:0:1. Mr. Ryan abstained.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Burke, Frecha, Hawkes, SalvieAbstained: Ryan

From the minutes

“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October 8, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed 4:0:1. Mr. Ryan abstained..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 22Approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for…Motion: Ms. Frecha moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor…Passed 3–2 · Hawkes: No

October 22, 2019: Approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for Stow Conservation Trust. for their Annual Meeting at Stow Town Hall, 375 Great Road, on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 5:30…

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Ms. Frecha moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for Stow Conservation Trust. for their Annual Meeting at Stow Town Hall, 375 Great Road, on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 5:30 to 10:30 PM. Subject to making an amendment to the Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Stow as an additional insured. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 3:2. Mr. Ryan, Mr. Burke and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, nay.

Voted: No

Yes: Burke, Frecha, RyanNo: Hawkes, Salvie

From the minutes

“Ms. Frecha moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for Stow Conservation Trust. for their Annual Meeting at Stow Town Hall, 375 Great Road, on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 5:30 to 10:30 PM. Subject to making an amendment to the Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Stow as an additional insured. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 3:2. Mr. Ryan, Mr. Burke and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, nay..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Sep 10Accept the meeting minutes of the August 13, 2019…Motion: Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August…Passed 4–0 · Hawkes: Yes

September 10, 2019: Accept the meeting minutes of the August 13, 2019 meeting with amendments

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 13, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed. Mr. Ryan abstained. 4:0:1.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Burke, Frecha, Hawkes, SalvieAbstained: Ryan

From the minutes

“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 13, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed. Mr. Ryan abstained. 4:0:1..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Burke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 10Accept the meeting minutes of the February 27, 2018…Motion: Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February…Passed 4–0 · Hawkes: Yes

September 10, 2019: Accept the meeting minutes of the February 27, 2018 meeting with amendments

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 27, 2018 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. Ms. Frecha abstained. 4:0:1 Special One-Day Liquor License for Kopczynski/Sturgis party at Emma's Cafe Mike Kopczynski was with his wife Ellen Sturgis to request a one-day liquor license for a birthday party to be held at for Ms. Sturgis at Emma's Cafe.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Burke, Hawkes, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Frecha

From the minutes

“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 27, 2018 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. Ms. Frecha abstained. 4:0:1 Special One-Day Liquor License for Kopczynski/Sturgis party at Emma's Cafe Mike Kopczynski was with his wife Ellen Sturgis to request a one-day liquor license for a birthday party to be held at for Ms. Sturgis at Emma's Cafe..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 10There be no alcohol or other intoxicants, in any…Motion: Mr. Hawkes moved that there be no alcohol or other intoxicants,…Failed 2–3 · Hawkes: Yes

September 10, 2019: There be no alcohol or other intoxicants, in any form, on town property

ApproveFailed · 2–3

Mr. Hawkes moved that there be no alcohol or other intoxicants, in any form, on town property. Mr. Burke seconded the motion. It was defeated.2:3. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Frecha, nay.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hawkes, SalvieNo: Burke, Frecha, Ryan

From the minutes

“Mr. Hawkes moved that there be no alcohol or other intoxicants, in any form, on town property. Mr. Burke seconded the motion. It was defeated.2:3. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Frecha, nay..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Burke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sep 10There be no alcohol on town property for town…Motion: Mr. Salvie moved that there be no alcohol on town property…Failed 2–3 · Hawkes: Yes

September 10, 2019: There be no alcohol on town property for town sponsored events including 'Friends of "organizations

ApproveFailed · 2–3

Mr. Salvie moved that there be no alcohol on town property for town sponsored events including 'Friends of "organizations. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was defeated.2:3. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Frecha, nay.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hawkes, SalvieNo: Burke, Frecha, Ryan

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvie moved that there be no alcohol on town property for town sponsored events including 'Friends of "organizations. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was defeated.2:3. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Frecha, nay..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Hawkes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (98)

    From the Stow Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Document Center (Agendas/Minutes > Minutes > Select Board, 2014–2024) and Agenda Center (Select Board, 2025 on). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Stow TV meeting videos — Hector Constantzos (May 2026), JT Toole (July 2026) and Ingeborg Hegemann (August 2026); Stow TV and The Stow Independent Candidates Night — Dan Petersen (May 2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.

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