The good news is that our local government isn't ready to throw in the towel on Slifer House.  This historic landmark is valuable and, under the right management, could be a great asset to the local community.  Gross mismanagement and wilful neglect seem to be the real issue.

The bad news is that we don't have a whole lot of cooperation from the current owners.  Yes, we talked.  But it just doesn't feel like they're really willing to work towards a viable compromise or solution.  They claim that it costs them (or rather their residents) 100k a year!  This number just is hard to believe, nevertheless that's what they are saying it costs them.

So the good news gives some reason to hope.  Nevertheless, there's still a need for ideas and help for finding a way to preserve this treasure for future generations.  We're over 2000 people on this petition, which is amazing, imagine what would be possible if we had a plan in place.