PROVINCETOWN -There will be no new police station in Provincetown, at least for the time being

Voters rejected increased funding for the project at town meeting Monday night.

$8.6 million dollars was approved in 2017 for the new station but the amount ballooned since that time to $12.5 million.

The idea of a new police station has been debated for years, with police officials saying the current facility on Shankpainter Road is inadequate to meet the demands necessary to serve the town in the modern era.

Last weekend, the department opened up the station for an open house on both Saturday and Sunday in order for residents to see for themselves the condition of the facility.

Although the $8.6 million is still available for the project, town officials and the architect involved say current plans cannot move forward without the additional funding.

The proposal was defeated handily in a final vote of 203 for and 115 against, which did not meet the 2/3rds majority necessary for passage.