City forester, tree board projects highlighted; 35 trees planned at Benedict Park

May 6, 2026

Brighton staff reported Arbor Day plantings at Anythink Library and Bromley Charter School and said a 35‑tree planting at Benedict Park is planned as part of Brighton High School senior activities; the city's tree program sold out its available stock.

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Kyle Sylvester reported tree‑program activity and Arbor Day projects during the May 6 meeting. He said the City Forester, identified as Eric, has been actively involved in multiple Arbor Day events across Brighton, including plantings at the Anythink Library and at Bromley Charter School alongside mayoral participation and fifth‑grade poster contest winners. Sylvester said the tree program sold out its available trees to the Brighton community.

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