By the year 2060-- just a few decades-- it is estimated that a staggering 80-85% of American homesteads, barns built before 1880, will have been destroyed.  Divorces, diseases, deaths, poor economies, bugs, and rot all 'naturally' contribute to uncertainty.  However, the most destructive force comes from short sighted local and county governments, real estate developers, and impatient landowners-- who equate "local progress" with yet another taxable enterprise-- regardless of loss to the foundational fabric to the region, its public trust and wishes of its constituents.   Polls, town hall citizen meetings, and surprising numbers of local business have consistently and overwhelming supported the retention of historical buildings as landmarks and local pride.  

We, the undersigned, compel the Dighton Govenment to reach beyond bureaucratic and revenue mindsets, and consider dangerous cultural loss and historical judgement it will earn by authorizing the destruction of its few remaining historical structures.  We urge Dighton to consider out-of-the-box strategies, solicit outside assistance, even consider affordable dismantling services to relocate said structures, in EARNEST attempts to preserve the remaining tactile history of its forebearers.  

It is commonly said:

"its just one historical house, there are others, and taxable revenue is important"   

With all due respect...this myopic approach is not part of the American spirit of enterprise, in which obstacles are overcome.