PSC explores adding debt‑management targets, considers Capital Stabilization Fund

Jul 30, 2026

The PSC reviewed proposed edits to the Capital Financing Policy to incorporate debt‑management measures and discussed a potential Capital Stabilization Fund to smooth borrowing costs; Finance staff will prepare additional analysis before recommendations to the full Select Board.

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The Wellesley Select Board Policy Subcommittee discussed suggested edits to the town's Capital Financing Policy on July 30, focusing on adding debt‑management elements such as debt as a percent of equalized property values and annual debt service as a percent of the operating budget. Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Rachel DeRoche joined the PSC to present peer comparisons and debt‑management examples from other municipalities.

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