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Windham First Taxing District Board of Directors

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Aug 21, 2026

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Firefighter Pension Increase Approved

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Board Approves Pension Payment Change

The board unanimously approved changing pension payments to a lump sum when both the participant and spouse are deceased, addressing a payment schedule that may outlast the estate. The board also discussed a reserve grant-match cost of a little over $1,800 for equipment.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 4, 2026

Firefighter Tax Abatement Rules Advance

The board unanimously adopted eligibility rules for the Windham Volunteer Emergency Personnel Tax Abatement Program, contingent on town council approval of authority for the taxing district to implement them. The proposed change could cost approximately $20,000 in the next budget.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

District Approves $1.53 Million Budget

The Windham First Taxing District approved its 2026–2027 budget of $1,532,794 and a 2.00 mill rate by a vote of 38–2.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Board approves budget, restores fire funding

The board approved the 2026-27 budget by a 6-1-1 vote, then unanimously returned $7,000 to North Windham Fire Department for recruitment and retention, identified as fuel-card replacement costs.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Board Discusses Fire Services Changes

The board discussed a proposed Windham Fire and Emergency Services structure intended to address declining volunteer numbers, increasing calls and equipment costs, and a limited tax base. The board also unanimously appointed itself as the nominating committee, with nominations scheduled for the March 16 meeting.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Firefighter Pension Increase Approved

The board unanimously authorized a change to the firefighter pension plan allowing eligible firefighters who continue accruing service after age 65 to receive an additional $15 for each year, while keeping the 30-year maximum.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Board Funds Firefighter Recruitment Efforts

The board unanimously approved $7,500 from its contingency funds for fire department recruitment and retention initiatives. The departments also received a grant that will require matching funds, which will come from the Reserve Grant Match line.

1 min readMunicipal coverage