A measure allowing the town to accept a donation from the Sebago Historical Society and use it for the design and construction of an addition to the society’s display barn was withdrawn at Sebago’s annual town meeting Saturday.

About 65 to 70 voters showed up for the meeting, a figure which board of selectmen chair Allen Crabtree called disappointing: “But, when we have an issue that’s controversial, it’s really packed, so I guess that means people are happy with what we’re doing.”

Everything on the town warrant passed, except the historical society article, which was pulled. The historical society’s display barn is on town property, so the organization needs approval from the town to build an addition there. The town and historical society, however, had different ideas about the work that needs to go into the project. Ann Burns, president of the society, said the organization can likely do the project for a cheaper cost without seeking out professional design services and site work, as stipulated in the article on the town warrant.

The historical society and town will meet to discuss how to work together on the project before proceeding.

Also at the meeting, the town honored Michele Bukoveckas, who has served as town clerk in Sebago for 10 years.

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