11/27/12 - The Brighton Board of Education approved plans for phase one of the $88 million bond issue passed by the voters in May. The bond issue includes major improvements in technology and athletic facilities for the district, along with replacement, repair or upgrades of such items as roofs, doors, lighting, security, playgrounds and the performing arts center. In the planning stage are new athletic facilities for Brighton High School and Scranton Middle School, plus myriad other projects. A packed board room included residents who live near Scranton Middle School and are vehemently against the stadium being behind the school near Lee Road, which has several nearby subdivisions. The citizens present were assured that with modern technology, both lighting and sound can be directed downward, so there would be little â if any â bleed into adjacent neighborhoods. While most residents present live nearest to the rear of the school, a few who live on the front side were also present to voice their concerns. Paul Pisorek cautioned against switching back to the original plan of having the stadium in front of the school on Maltby Road, saying it would be way too close to nearby homes. The board ultimately approved the design package as recommended by the committee â with the stadium behind Scranton, near Lee Road, but with lighting and a public address system as âalternatesâ. Superintendent Greg Gray says the administration and the board are sensitive to the citizensâ concerns and will continue to work toward a workable solution that is satisfactory to all. (TT)
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