NEW GLARUS - By a margin of more than 7-2, New Glarus residents approved a $5.8 million referendum to fix roofs and heating and cooling equipment at school buildings, among other maintenance and security updates. The vote tally was 711 in favor of the referendum and 184 against. "We're very pleased with the results and thankful the taxpayers understood the needs we have and are willing to support them through the referendum process," District Administrator Jennifer Thayer said Tuesday evening after the votes were tabulated.