Unfortunately, it is wishful thinking that when the only land that will
be developed will be the "back 50" of the Carroll property. I have lived
in Howard County long enough to know that when the development starts,
it doesn't stop. For many years there was an edict from the Carroll
family NOT to use Doughoregan's name for commercial purposes. Well,
since the St. Charles College site was developed - across the road from
the Manor property and within the area that it was stated would NEVER be
developed - the name Doughoregan is now being used commercially. This
new develpopment and change in the Howard County General Plan for Manor
property is only the beginning, in my humble estimation.
Let me please clarify that I think it is both beneficial and
detrimental. When development happens with foresight and thought, it can
be done well, i.e. the St. Charles College site. It can also be an
abomination. I pray that thought and foresight reigns in Doughoregan's
development.
Lynne Humphries-Russ