I read with interest an article in the Sun Journal, “Mount Vernon funds property revaluation” (Nov. 19).

I am not against the revaluation per se, because towns do have expenses and their biggest source of income is property taxes.

We have owned lakefront property about 44 years and enjoy Maine very much. Our road is private and is maintained by owners of the properties. We know a number of the town residents and enjoy their friendship and company.

What did disturb me were the following words, “Effectively, people who do not own waterfront property are subsidizing those who do.” The only service provided for us is a place to take our garbage for less than six months while we are in Maine.

The Fire Department is a conscientious group of people, and we gladly support them with cash contributions and attend any function they have. We are happy to do that.

We also attend other events, purchase items in the town stores and contribute where we are able. We’re happy to do that as well. However, having to pay the full amount for fishing licenses, same as anyone just passing through Maine or renting, is unfair.

To say we are being subsidized is unfair and prejudicial.

Lucretia Cortelyou, Somerset, N.J.