1. ARTICLE 37 DISPOSITION OF POLICE STATION

2. Process Town Meeting authorizes Selectmen to make decision Selectmen hold hearings/public input Any proceeds from sale or lease are deposited into an account for future Town Meeting action

3. Benefits Reduces risk, increases property value More productive forum for public discussion at the Board of Selectmen meeting The annual Town Meeting cycle would is not conducive to a real estate transaction

4. 2015 Survey Results: The Town should sell to a private buyer for commercial use. 38.5% The Town should lease the building for commercial use and retain ownership. 20% The Town should demolish the building and wait for a new municipal use to be identified. 18% The Town should demolish the building and create open space. 14% The Town should close the building and wait for a new municipal use to be identified. 9.5%