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Utica-area voters appear to reject Waltham referendum · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Utica area voters appeared to reject Waltham referendum. Written by Tom Collins.
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by Everlet. Waltham Elementary again asked Utica area votes, to fund a
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building annex. Voters again said no. A referendum seeking approval for The
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7.5 million project failed at the polls Tuesday with 625. No votes
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to 565. Yes votes if The unofficial tallies hold. A statement from
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the district was not immediately available Tuesday. The Waltham Elementary School board
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had voted in August to seek a referendum, but the board itself
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was divided. The resolution to pursue a referendum passed by 4-3 vote.
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Voting against the November third try were board members Jake Aubrey, Drew
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Partain, and Brian Phillips.