On August 15, 2026, a permitted community block party on the 400 Block of Calvert Street was followed by a large multi-agency law-enforcement response involving Chestertown Police, the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State Police. Although Chestertown Police later described the crowd as overwhelmingly cooperative, the scale of the response—including more than 35 officers and specialized law-enforcement resources—raised significant concerns among residents a

On September 8, New Shore Community Bridge Alliance attended and presented at the Chestertown Town Hall regarding the August 15 incident on the 400 Block of Calvert Street. Our goal was to provide a brief overview of where we are in the process, share what we have learned thus far, and continue creating space for community members, Town leadership, and law enforcement to have a transparent and constructive conversation. NSCBA Presentation NSCBA began with a brief presentation

More than 100 community members gathered following the August 15 law-enforcement response to an insured, permitted "overwhelmingly cooperative" block party on the 400 Block of Calvert Street, beginning a public process of seeking answers, accountability, and a path forward. John Beloved, Chairman of Newshore Community Bridge Alliance, presenting on the 400 Block Incident on Calvert Street, Chestertown, August 15, 2026 On August 26, community members gathered for the first pub