A proposal to sell the historic town-owned building at 8 Short Street failed to gain the necessary two-thirds support under Article 22, following an emotional plea from the building's long-term tenant. The building, which has served as a school and a cabinet maker's shop, was targeted for sale as surplus property.

Dick Or, who has leased the space for 12 years, spoke against the sale and presented a vision for a Makers Barn where craftsmen could teach local students and seniors. This is a form of cultural heritage that once lost is truly lost, resident Jennifer Bertner added. While Town Counsel Susan Murphy clarified that the town must follow a legal procurement process rather than selecting a specific user, voters were moved by the building's historic value. The final standing vote of 226-210 failed to reach the two-thirds threshold required for the sale.

Motion: To authorize the sale of 8 Short Street.

Vote: Failed