Sandwich is the oldest on Cape Cod. Economy is dependent on our residents, many of whom commute long distances to live in Sandwich, and on visitors who come from all over the world. Both enjoy the benefits of our historic character: protected woods and marshlands tree-lined streets and minimal "city" signage scenic roads hundreds of owner-occupied historic houses ancient cemeteries serene views and vistas numerous museums. All one needs to do is to drive through Route 6 in Buzzard's Bay or Route 28 near Hyannis to see how easily we could lose this visual quality of life.