Utica-area voters appear to reject Waltham referendum

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