To the editor:

The issue about the Mobil station site is disturbing. We have been told the town might use it for expanding the farmers market, a visitor’s center with bathrooms or for downtown parking.

We have heard suggested it is a way to prevent another gas station downtown. What are the real plans for this venture? It appears our town has $300,000 for this purchase.

The idea might be good, but our town should not be in the real estate business. No one has explained how we will make up for the lost tax dollars. No financial plan has been voiced how Kennebunk will pay for this property after it is purchased. How long will it take Kennebunk to sell it? These are disturbing questions in difficult times.

The present owner has not been able to sell the property. Why doesn’t the town work and help that owner to sell it? What makes Kennebunk think it will have more luck selling it? By now our elected and appointed leaders should have learned from the tales of two schools. When will they ever learn? If there is an excess of $300,000 in the town’s treasury, why not use it to lower our tax burdens? Why not use these funds for those in need?

Philip Berkowitz

Kennebunk