Where Concord's money goes
A plain-English look at what your town spends, what you pay, and how it's changing.
$145.4 million a year
That's what Concord spent across all town services.
64¢ of every dollar goes to schools.
Schools
$93.3 million
public schools — teachers, buildings, buses
General government
$15.8 million
town hall, clerk, finance, elections
Public safety
$14.9 million
police, fire, and ambulance
Public works
$10.1 million
roads, snow plowing, trash, parks
Culture & recreation
$6.3 million
library, parks, recreation programs
Debt interest
$3.2 million
interest on money borrowed for buildings & projects
Health & human services
$1.8 million
public health, senior & veterans services
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These figures come from official town and state documents, summarized for clarity. Always check the source for exact numbers.
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