Concord residents selected three priorities for future action. To join one or more task force group, contact Let's Grow Concord Community Visit Chair, Cynthia Stuart at cynthia@stuartconsult.com. Anyone is welcome to join a Task Force and help the future of the town! Read the Let's Grow Concord Report and Action Plan.
Attract Businesses and Industry to Concord
A task force could form to create and implement a plan for economic development in the town. The group could work with Regional and State technical assistance providers, local community leaders and the public to build a plan to boost industry and economic development that meets the needs and character of the town and builds the tax base. Work could include the development of an industrial park, attracting a target anchor industry, offering incentives to attract businesses, and/or identifying key town improvements such as improved infrastructure or property clean up. Residents of all ages expressed a need for industry and jobs as well as small businesses such as restaurants, retail, convenience stores and gas.
Bring a Store Back to the Community
The closure of Barnie’s Market has left a significant gap in the Concord community. Residents miss both the convenience of local groceries and gas as well as a place to gather and run into neighbors. A community group could form to support the redevelopment of the Barnie’s location or work to attract or develop a new community-based store. The group could help to build community support and fundraising for either effort and work with regional, state, and federal partners to bring back a critical community centerpoint for the town.
Clean Up and Improve Miles Pond Beach
A task force could form to clean up Miles Pond Beach and improve the facilities and amenities in order to make the beach more enjoyable, accessible, and available for community programming and events.