WETHERSFIELD, CT (WFSB) - Nearly $240 million could be coming to Wethersfield Public Schools for upgrades to some of its elementary schools.

Tuesday, voters cast their ballots for a referendum.

It was a busy morning at the Community Center. It was the District 6 polling site.

As of about noon on Tuesday, it was a mixed bag of opinions with some people saying they shouldn’t have to dish out more of their taxpayer dollars while others argued the investment is necessary to keep teachers and students safe.

“We know there needs to be some work in the schools, but this is not the answer,” said Bob Woodward of Wethersfield.

“It feels fiscally irresponsible not to invest now,” said Mindy Gold of Wethersfield.

The highly anticipated vote followed a plan approved by the Town Council in June. T

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