Verizon Tower Decisions: Bedford Government Meetings Week of Jan. 23

BEDFORD, NY — Noted sociologist Robert N. Bellah wrote,"One of the keys to the survival of free institutions is the relationship between private and public life, the way citizens do, or do not, participate in the public sphere."

There are plenty of upcoming chances to help tend to our democracy close to the roots. Several public meetings are scheduled for this week in the Town of Bedford.

• Planning Board Meeting - Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Courtroom, 321 Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills, Agenda, Agenda Packet
  • Agenda includes: "Consider an application for a special use permit, steep slopes and site plan for a wireless telecommunications facility" (Verizon/954 Old Post Rd.)

• Town Board Work Session - Jan. 24, 3:30 p.m., Town Hall Court Room, 321 Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills