Tewksbury Election 2022: Mark Kratman Endorsements Roundup

TEWKSBURY, MA — With Tewksbury's 2022 town election rapidly approaching, residents are sharing their support of Mark Kratman in the contested Select Board race, which features three candidates vying for two open seats.

The election will take place April 2.

The following letters were submitted by residents.

Jerry Selissen:

Dear Editor:

Saturday, April 2, 2022, is Election Day in Tewksbury. I am writing this letter in support of Mark
Kratman. Mark has done and continues to do a GREAT deal for this community over the many years he has lived in Tewksbury. He is a DOER.

There is a proposal to build a new DPW Building at an estimated cost of $40 Million. Mark is the only candidate for the Board who does NOT support that effort. We need to consider slowing down on Town building. Mark is the only Candidate looking out for the Taxpayer of Tewksbury.

Please consider giving on of your 2 votes to Mark on Saturday the 2 nd .

Sincerely yours,

Jerome E. “Jerry” Selissen

Former Selectman

Vincent Fratalia:

Dear Tewksbury Residents:

I am writing this letter to support candidate Mark Kratman for Select Board. The town of Tewksbury is an awesome town full of great people, families and volunteers that help get things done for the betterment of its residents. Mark Kratman is one of those residents who always has and continues to do good things for the Town of Tewksbury.

Mark is a hard-working blue-collar guy who doesn’t have a problem getting involved and helping anyone who calls and needs assistance. So many things happen in this town because someone stepped up to get the ball rolling and followed up to make sure the little things are thought of and worked out so the Town of Tewksbury can enjoy the event or festivity. The mainstay behind a lot of these events and activities is Mark Kratman. He has helped the seniors, the Veterans, the families in town, the kids of this town by organizing fun times for everyone to enjoy. There are too many to mention but our Memorial Day Parade is one example of the time and effort put in so the entire town can go out and enjoy the day with their family, kids and friends for a few hours of fun while watching the parade and activities that make that day so special. It doesn’t happen on its own but through leadership and support it gets done.

Tewksbury is a thriving community with lots of good things happening here and part of that process is having leadership and people willing to go the extra mile to insure we are on the right road. Mark Kratman has done that as a former Selectmen and leader always looking out for the people of this town. Mark “tells you like it is” and is always conscious of the burden we put on our residents through taxes and fees and is conservative in the approach of spending.

Taxes, water bills, heat, oil, gas and our own home expenses are very high and we need someone who will say no to some things and yes to others always cognizant of the residents and seniors of our community in these very trying times. Mark Kratman is that guy who knows firsthand the challenges Tewksbury families face day in and day out.

Please join me in supporting and voting for Mark Kratman for Select Board on
April 2nd.

Jay & Mary Kelly:

Outreach and local government experience – it is these two areas of importance that could benefit Tewksbury with Mr. Mark Kratman elected to Tewksbury’s Select Board. Why the support and confidence in Mark Kratman? I have worked side by side with Mark Kratman previously on the Select Board, I can honestly say that Mark has never pulled any punches. Like any two people, we may not always agree, but he will provide his thought process as to why and how he comes to a conclusion or decision.

From a community perspective, one can say that Mark is incredibly involved. Mark is out & about within the community seven days a week - rarely missing an opportunity to connect regardless of the venue. Regarding government experience, Mark has 30 plus years working with towns and city across Massachusetts as a Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) employee.

With Mark’s outreach and government experience, please consider Mr. Mark Kratman for the Tewksbury Select Board on Saturday April 2nd.

Thank you & best of luck to all the candidates!

Jay & Mary Kelly