Debt Service Reached 22.2% Last Year
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The Board reviewed a debt-service share that rose from 15.3% of the municipal budget in 2020 to 22.2% last year, a trend the Finance Director called concerning. He will provide examples of formal debt policies for the Board to consider at its next meeting.
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What this means
A larger share of Windham’s budget is going toward bond repayment, which could limit future borrowing capacity. The Finance Director said borrowing more than $3 million this year would push the debt-service ratio above 22%, although a stronger Grand List could increase capacity. Windham Public Schools also reported a $1.6 million negative cash position tied to a large encumbrance but expects grants and financial management to prevent a year-end deficit.
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- The Board approved the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes, with one abstention.
- The Finance Director will provide examples of debt-service policies for review at the next meeting.
- A Board member will obtain the Town Manager’s list of developer tax-abatement agreements for the next meeting.
- No formal action items were taken on the school financial-status presentation.
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