Peggy Briggs
Currently serves on Finance Committee
Past: Finance Committee (2021–2023)
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“Ms. Briggs, drawing on her professional background in engineering and planning, agreed that the figure is appropriately sized for this stage of the work and that the Town cannot issue RFPs without the appropriation.”
“Ms. Briggs moved to recommend affirmative action on Article 12.”
“Ms. Briggs suggested that certain tables and charts be maintained consistently from year-to-year to allow for longitudinal comparison.”
2026-03-10·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Briggs moved to recommend affirmative action on this Article.”
“Ms. Briggs moved to recommend affirmative action on this Article”
“Ms. Briggs left the meeting at 8:27 p.m.”
“Ms. Briggs left the meeting at 8:27 p.m.”
“Ms. Briggs left the meeting at 8:27 p.m.”
2025-12-11·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Briggs moved to approve the minutes of November 20, 2025, as submitted in the packet.”
“Ms. Briggs reported that the CPC has not finalized their recommendations but has approved nearly everything on their list, including preliminarily the Amenities Building.”
“Ms. Briggs seconded the motion”
“Ms. Briggs moved final guidelines for Town at 2.75%, CPS at 2.75%, and CCRSD at -0.79%”
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“Ms. Briggs”
“Ms. Briggs agreed, except for a longer timeline of 30 years”
“Ms. Briggs agreed, except for a longer timeline of 30 years”
2025-10-30·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Briggs and Mr. Kupka seconded”
“Ms. Briggs remarked that frequently there are added costs”
“Ms. Briggs remarked that frequently there are added costs”
“Ms. Briggs remarked that frequently there are added costs”
“Ms. Briggs moved to include election expenses in FY27 guidelines”
“Ms. Briggs moved to include election expenses in FY27 guidelines”
“Ms. Briggs moved to include election expenses in FY27 guidelines”
“Ms. Briggs seconded”
“Ms. Briggs seconded”
“Ms. Briggs seconded”
“Ms. Briggs commented that this issue of big swings in enrollment has existed for the towns for 30-40 years, and, thus, maybe the time has come to set up a committee to look at a rolling 3 to 5 year average of enrollment.”
“Ms. Briggs commented that this issue of big swings in enrollment has existed for the towns for 30-40 years, and, thus, maybe the time has come to set up a committee to look at a rolling 3 to 5 year average of enrollment.”
“Ms. Briggs commented that this issue of big swings in enrollment has existed for the towns for 30-40 years, and, thus, maybe the time has come to set up a committee to look at a rolling 3 to 5 year average of enrollment.”
“Ms. Briggs commented that this issue of big swings in enrollment has existed for the towns for 30-40 years, and, thus, maybe the time has come to set up a committee to look at a rolling 3 to 5 year average of enrollment.”
“Ms. Briggs”
“Ms. Briggs moved”
2025-06-26·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs reminded that last year we had 14 meetings and now this year we are back to 10-11 meetings, so detail about each meeting is very helpful.”
“Ms. Briggs”
“Ms. Briggs seconded a motion”
“Ms. Briggs moved”
“Ms. Briggs moved”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“Ms. Briggs noted that, since all Committee members are physically present, roll call votes are no longer needed.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that, since all Committee members are physically present, roll call votes are no longer needed.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that, since all Committee members are physically present, roll call votes are no longer needed.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that, since all Committee members are physically present, roll call votes are no longer needed.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that, since all Committee members are physically present, roll call votes are no longer needed.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that, since all Committee members are physically present, roll call votes are no longer needed.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that, since all Committee members are physically present, roll call votes are no longer needed.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that, since all Committee members are physically present, roll call votes are no longer needed.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that, since all Committee members are physically present, roll call votes are no longer needed.”
“Ms. Briggs and Ms. Ortner were asked to help review the draft report”
“A motion to consolidate those ten Articles (48-57) and recommend all for Affirmative Action was made by Ms. Briggs”
“A motion to consolidate those ten Articles (48-57) and recommend all for Affirmative Action was made by Ms. Briggs”
“A motion to consolidate those ten Articles (48-57) and recommend all for Affirmative Action was made by Ms. Briggs”
2025-04-24·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Briggs seconded”
“appointed Ms. Ortner and Ms. Briggs as reviewers for the Finance Report”
“Ms. Briggs seconded”
“Ms. Briggs seconded”
“Ms. Briggs moved”
“Ms. Briggs moved”
“Ms. Briggs moved”
2025-04-10·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Briggs moved to close the public hearing”
“Ms. Briggs moved”
“Ms. Briggs moved”
“Ms. Briggs moved”
2025-01-09·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Briggs moved”
“Ms. Briggs seconded the motion”
“Ms. Briggs seconded the motion”
“Ms. Briggs seconded the motion”
2024-12-19·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Briggs moved”
“Ms. Briggs that the Schools revisit fees for school activities”
“Ms. Briggs asked Mr. Ansaldi to update the five-year town and schools budget forecast using the 2.44% preliminary guideline before the December 16 FinCom meeting”
“Ms. Briggs asked Mr. Ansaldi to update the five-year town and schools budget forecast using the 2.44% preliminary guideline before the December 16 FinCom meeting”
“Ms. Briggs asked Mr. Ansaldi to update the five-year town and schools budget forecast using the 2.44% preliminary guideline before the December 16 FinCom meeting”
“Ms. Briggs pondered whether Concord could control the property development through its zoning regulations.”
“Ms. Briggs pondered whether Concord could control the property development through its zoning regulations.”
“Ms. Briggs pondered whether Concord could control the property development through its zoning regulations.”
“Ms. Briggs pondered whether Concord could control the property development through its zoning regulations.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that the Select Board looked at PILOTs in 2003 and 2008.”
2024-06-20·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Briggs moved”
“Ms. Briggs stated that the Recreation Commission will meet July 8 with the Select Board to discuss the new Recreation Strategic Plan.”
“Ms. Briggs stated that the Recreation Commission will meet July 8 with the Select Board to discuss the new Recreation Strategic Plan.”
“Ms. Briggs stated that the Recreation Commission will meet July 8 with the Select Board to discuss the new Recreation Strategic Plan.”
“Ms. Briggs stated that the Recreation Commission will meet July 8 with the Select Board to discuss the new Recreation Strategic Plan.”
“Ms. Briggs stated that the Recreation Commission will meet July 8 with the Select Board to discuss the new Recreation Strategic Plan.”
“Ms. Briggs stated that the Recreation Commission will meet July 8 with the Select Board to discuss the new Recreation Strategic Plan.”
2023-05-25·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs called the meeting to order at 7:00pm”
2023-05-25·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs announced meeting adjourned at 9:07 pm.”
“Ms. Briggs”
“Ms. Briggs called the meeting to order at 7:00pm”
2023-04-27·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs announced meeting adjourned at 9:30pm.”
“Ms. Briggs asked if it was a one-time adjustment.”
“Ms. Briggs asked if it was a one-time adjustment.”
“Ms. Briggs stated that having some funding to make the studies is needed and without the funding they cannot move forward with the study”
“Ms. Briggs called meeting to order at 7PM and assigned Mr. Andrews as Scribe.”
“Ms. Briggs gave summary of the votes taken 0n Article 17 at the last meeting.”
2023-03-23·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs adjourned the mee�ng 9:30pm.”
“Ms. Briggs gave summary of the votes taken 0n Article 17 at the last meeting.”
“Peggy Briggs observed that all emails were in favor of the CPS budget.”
“Peggy Briggs observed that this project represents a significant financial commitment by the town: $2 million total, with $600,000 in the current fiscal year.”
“Peggy Briggs, noting that she is unable to make a motion herself as Chair, proposed that a motion be made to recommend affirmative action on Article 17 at a reduced total of $45,000,000 as a compromise approach.”
“Peggy Briggs, noting that she is unable to make a motion herself as Chair, proposed that a motion be made to recommend affirmative action on Article 17 at a reduced total of $45,000,000 as a compromise approach.”
“MOTION: Peggy Briggs moved to recommend affirmative action on Article 17 as printed in the warrant.”
2023-03-09·Finance Committee·spoke
“Chairperson Peggy Briggs opened the meeting by stating the objective of the meeting was for the Finance Committee to vote on the Articles just presented, if the Committee felt they were ready, or postpone until a future meeting.”
“Chair Peggy Briggs noted that a vote on Article 19 should be postponed”
“Ms. Briggs reviewed the public hearing schedule as follows:”
“Ms. Briggs reviewed Town Meeting Warrant Articles to ask for input”
2023-02-23·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs said that the minutes from February 15, 2023 are still outstanding because she has not completed them.”
“Ms. Briggs indicated that Mr. Patel will chair the March 1st hearing because she will not be available. Ms. Briggs reviewed the hearing schedule again.”
“If no member volunteers, Ms. Briggs will assign a member to draft this section of the annual report.”
“Ms Briggs said that various members of the Finance Committee brought up good points. She noted that the CPS budget has always been a tough discussion and hopes that we make some progress on the structural issues.”
2023-02-15·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm”
2023-01-26·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs called meeting to Order at 7:00 with a roll call vote.”
“Ms. Briggs gave a brief update on Capital Planning for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects.”
“Ms. Briggs reminded the committee that it is possible that CPC funds can be used for the outdoor playing fields.”
2023-01-26·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs asked members to suggest topics for the agendas of future meetings.”
“Ms. Briggs raised concern that CPS Budget may be higher than FinCom Guideline”
“Peggy Briggs called the meeting to order at 6:20PM”
“Peggy reported that in anticipation of seeking construction bids the school building committee has started the process of pre-qualifying general contractors.”
“Ms. Briggs announced roll call introductions”
“Ms. Briggs announced roll call introductions”
“Ms. Briggs announced roll call introductions”
“Ms. Briggs announced roll call introductions”
“Peggy Briggs stated that she feels the building committee has done a great job and recognizes how challenging the issue is. She added that she thinks delaying the project will only add to the cost.”
2022-11-10·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.”
2022-11-10·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs reminded the committee that if a member has materials to share please send them to Mr. LeLacheur and he will send out to the full committee.”
“In response to a question from Ms. Briggs, Ms. Lafleur said that the Town has looked at possible new sites for the buildings but nothing has been identified.”
“Ms. Briggs proposed inviting the Board to a FinCom meeting to discuss the change in assessed value of the town and the impact on the tax rate.”
“Ms. Briggs introduced the discussion of Article 5 by noting that total requested for new middle school is $110 million ($2 million in contingencies with a budget of $108 million) rather than the $115 million discussed last week.”
2022-10-27·Finance Committee·spoke
“Peggy Briggs called to order”
2022-10-27·Finance Committee·motioned
“Peggy Briggs adjourned the meeting at 9:25PM”
“Lois will lead the task of writing the Finance Committee Report for STM with help from Parashar, Peggy, Christine, Amrith, and Bob.”
“Lois will lead the task of writing the Finance Committee Report for STM with help from Parashar, Peggy, Christine, Amrith, and Bob.”
“Lois will lead the task of writing the Finance Committee Report for STM with help from Parashar, Peggy, Christine, Amrith, and Bob.”
“Peggy Briggs mentioned potential sources of funds to add to Stabilization Fund including Free Cash and projects that might be delayed or funds rescinded.”
“Ms. Briggs provided a brief update on a letter received by the town from the Grantham Group LLC relative to the Christopher Heights at Junction Village project.”
“Ms. Briggs reviewed the current schedule for the funding of the Middle School building project”
2022-09-22·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm”
“Ms. Briggs thanked Dr. Hunter and Mr. Conroy for the presentation and complimented their management of the budget”
“Ms. Briggs asked whether most Town departments have succession plans for most positions”
“Ms. Briggs asked Dr. Hunter to provide the same update”
“Ms. Briggs summarized that we know (1) the developer is coming back...”
“Ms. Briggs asked Ms. Reynolds to discuss the impact on excluded debt.”
“Ms. Briggs noted that if home values go up, the rate should drop, but not all homeowners understand that.”
“Ms. Briggs thanked Ms. Guarriello, and Ms. Nelson for attending the meeting and updating the Finance committee.”
2022-07-21·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Briggs called the meeting to order”
“Ms. Briggs asked for input from the members of the public.”
“Ms. Briggs”
“Mr. Patel agreed to discuss that with Ms. Briggs.”
“who after reviewing them will forward them to Ms. Briggs and Chris Carmody for inclusion on the next agenda.”
“Ms. Briggs”
“Mr. Patel said he would discuss including at least two of the metrics mentioned – inflation and the ability to pay - in the SGR calculation with Ms. Briggs”
“Ms. Briggs”
2022-04-28·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms Briggs suggested some people feel Fin Com should make some statement when large sums are being committed like a new school at previous Town Meetings.”
“seconded by Ms. Briggs”
“Ms. Briggs asked if the roof replacements will include solar?”
“Ms. Briggs asked if the roof replacements will include solar?”
“Briggs; Yes”