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My wife and I are an elderly couple who are in dire need of advice. A few years ago my wife was diagnosed with cancer, which resulted in operations and a breast removal. Since that time she had gradually become more and more frail, to the point where my son had a contractor build a special shower stall. This shower is just 24" x 24" with side hand rails, and has a place to sit. This shower has been a blessing to my wife. On February 3rd, 2011 the City of Cambridge took us to court, and demanded that the shower be demolished. They claim it must we wider and higher, to meet their codes. The judge asked the city if they make exceptions for the construction of special needs showers. The city said NO, and that they wanted the shower demolished by March 30th. We are in a state of shock. My wife has come to rely on this special shower, as it gives her the opportunity to shower without my assistance. The City of Cambridge have made it clear that they have no intensions of allowing us to keep this special needs shower, and we cannot understand their hostility. We have no problem signing a promissory document that indicates that the shower will be demolished once my wife dies. We realize that the home may not be purchased by a person who has similar needs. We need advice on how to stop the City of Cambridge from taking away our special needs shower, can you offer any advice? Thank you, John
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