I am concerned as well about another high priced development in Talbot Co. Bellevue is, as has been noted, an historic African American community whose existence should be prized and protected.
Several years ago, Habitat for Humanity built several affordable homes in Bellevue including the reconstruction of an old historic home. It was saved rather than razed precisely to retain the historic nature of the community.
People come here for the lifestyle and environment we all enjoy, but Talbot Co has enough $1.5M+ second homes. What is needed is housing, both for sale and for rent, that is affordable for the folks that live and work here. It is a longstanding problem but has become much more acute in the last few years. This should have been and needs to be a primary focus for the County Council.
By the way, Paquin has not done any projects on Tilghman, where I live. They were initially involved in the expansion of TOC on the west side of Tilghman Island Rd, but never proceeded. The project is now being completed by another builder with moderately priced houses.
Larry Neviaser
Tilghman Island
Darrell parsons says
Well said. Thank you
Kim Cassady says
Amen! You are absolutely right in your concerns. We have enough “Macmansions.”