Dear Members of the Brighton School Community,

We wanted to provide you with an update on the Brighton High School athletic fields construction site.
The District, in coordination with its environmental consultants, continues to develop a comprehensive Site Management Plan in response to the discovery of historical fill with materials above regulatory limits at the BHS athletic fields construction site. The consultants remain in regular communication with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), which is coordinating with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

At the agencies’ recommendation, the District has applied poly sheeting over the historical fill and soil piles. For the broader site, the NYSDEC is recommending that the District direct its site contractor to spread gravel as an acceptable cover to prevent dust from leaving the site. The gravel must be applied in sufficient quantity and depth to fully cover all areas and ensure that underlying material is not displaced. This work will begin on Monday, April 6.

We will continue to provide weekly updates and share additional information as it arises and requires action by the District. Until the comprehensive Site Management Plan is approved by NYSDEC, construction of the fields remains paused. Look for information next week about upcoming community forums specifically about this project.

Thank you