Focus On Sustainability: Rye Government Meetings For Week Of Jan. 23

RYE, 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 Rye.

City of Rye:

• Rye Sustainability Committee Meeting - Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd.
• Recreation Commission Meeting - Jan. 23, 6 p.m., Damiano Recreation Center, 281 Midland Ave., Agenda
• Board of Architectural Review - Jan. 23, 7 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd., Agenda
• Human Rights Commission - Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd., Agenda
• Planning Commission - Jan. 24, 7 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd., Agenda
• Senior Advocacy Committee Meeting - Jan. 26, 9 a.m., Zoom info

Rye Brook:

• Board of Trustees - Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Village Hall, 938 King St., Agenda
  • Agenda includes: "Considering Village of Rye Brook opposition of the proposed Million Air Hanger Project at the Westchester County Airport."
  • Agenda includes: "Considering Accepting A Hot Dog Stand As A Donation"