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Committee backs resolution to rename Britton Park play area after former Mayor Hightower

5869270 · October 1, 2025
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The committee recommended a resolution to rename the small play park at Britton and Pipestone to Hightower Park in honor of former Mayor Hightower, citing his longtime stewardship of the site; the recommendation will go to the full city commission for consideration Monday.

The legislative committee recommended forwarding a resolution to the full Benton Harbor City Commission to rename the Britton Park play area at Britton and Pipestone as Hightower Park.

City Manager Little told the committee that former Mayor Hightower served the city during difficult periods and has lived across the street from the park for many years. Little said Hightower frequently cleaned and maintained the small…

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