Community Conversation #6 Implementation

Session #6: Moving forward

At the last session we reconvened to go over the final draft of the goals, as had been voted on at the previous session. We voted on a name for our agenda:

Building Community Anew - An Agenda of K.N.O.C.K. Chestertown

We also signed up to support the workgroups that will carry the work forward.

If you are interested in participating in these groups, please email lmb@kentgov.org or call 410-810-2673. We would love to hear from you.

Session Date: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Location: First United Methodist Church, Chestertown, MD

Facilitator:

Mady Nadje (Everyday Canvassing)

Housing Workgroup

Goal: Build more affordable housing and support renters

Objective 1. Prioritize rental housing and intergenerational, mixed-income communities.

Objective 2. Provide rental assistance, flexible payment options, and pathways to homeownership.

Education Workgroup

Goal 1: Expand Afterschool, Summer, and Weekend Enrichment for All Ages

Objective 1. Invest in accessible programs offering arts, sports, STEM, life skills, and water safety.

Objective 2. Partner with local organizations to run enrichment activities year-round.

Goal 2: Create Safe, Supportive, and Healing-Centered School Environments

Objective 1. Collaboratively learn about and adopt restorative practices and mental health supports.

Objective 2. Develop anti-bullying and peer mediation with student-led accountability.

Economic Mobility Workgroup

Goal 1. Boost a Local Trade School and Career Training Opportunities

Objective 1. Boost a local trade school/hands-on training program for youth and adults.

Objective 2. Build after-school or weekend clubs around job skills like barbering, mechanics, digital design, or food prep.

Goal 2. Grow Our Local Economy with the Businesses We Actually Need

Objective 1. Attract businesses that meet real community needs (not just fast food and dollar stores).

Objective 2. Support small, homegrown entrepreneurs through licensing, permitting, and incentives.

These groups will be meeting between November 2025 through June 2026 to identify specific actions that will build momentum toward our goals. Groups include residents, agency representatives, and non-profit leaders. Together we can build community anew!

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