Dear Members of the Brighton School Community,

Since the District's announcement of the findings in the Brighton High School athletic fields construction area, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has received comments and questions from residents in the area asking whether similar materials may be present on their property and whether the material is safe. To assist the NYSDEC in further evaluations and to evaluate the appropriate path forward, additional analytical information will be collected by Terracon, the District's environmental consultant. Terracon will partner with the site contractor to complete additional soil sample collection on Friday, April 10, weather permitting.  

The site contractor will use a mini excavator to collect additional samples from previous test pit locations as specified and requested by the NYSDEC.  During the field work, dust control measures will be taken as needed, and excavated soils will be backfilled immediately following Terracon collection of soil samples. The surface will be replaced with the stone to further support dust control.

Terracon will have a community air monitoring program (CAMP) in place around the perimeter of the work area to monitor for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and dust migration during this work.  Results of the limited sampling program will be posted to the District's website after they are reviewed by Terracon and the regulatory agencies.  

The District is hosting information sessions about the construction on Wednesday, April 22 at both 1 and 7 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Room, 2035 Monroe Ave. Please come learn more about soil conditions and the District’s work with environmental engineers, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and New York State Department of Health to safely manage the site and provide a long-lasting solution to previously unknown soil conditions. We look forward to providing information and answering your questions.

Thank you