Windham Residents Envision Economic Development like Andover and Bedford but Presently Pay the Price in High Taxes for Falling Short

When considering economic development as an aid to reducing our residential tax burden, how does Windham compare to other towns? Recently the Windham Economic Development Committee surveyed its residents on a variety of economic issues.  One question asked residents to identify which area towns they’d like to see a “fully developed Windham” most look like. Windham residents picked Bedford, NH and Andover MA. Currently, Windham falls far behind Bedford and Andover when it comes to economic development. 

Percentage of Town’s Tax Revenue Derived From Residential vs. Commercial

Windham

Commercial - 8%

Residential - 92%

Andover, MA

Commercial - 20%

Residential - 80%

Bedford, NH

Commercial - 18%

Residential - 82%

There is significant room for Windham to grow its economic base to provide relief to the residential tax burden.  Our comparable neighbors have done so effectively, offering relief to residents while maintaining a beautiful New England town environment. 

The Windham Economic Development Committee – dedicated to enhancing the vitality of the local economy to balance the tax base for all Windham residents. Visit us on line at: windhamnewhampshire.com/committees/economic-development-committee