The $6.75 million plan was headed for a referendum in November and was already seen as a tough sell to voters. On Wednesday, selectmen said having to pay more for the land than what the appraiser said it is worth would likely make it impossible for them to get the project approved. They voted to cancel the contract to buy a 9.5-acre parcel at 5 Cherry Brook Road and withdraw the referendum question on the new highway garage from the November ballot. Byron, Ken. Courant.com 27 September 2012.
