Human Rights Commission Convenes: Rye Government Meetings This Week

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:

• Human Rights Commission Meeting - Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Road
• Planning Commission - Feb. 14, 7 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Road, Agenda
• City Council Meeting - Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Road, Agenda
• Board of Appeals Meeting - Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Road, Agenda

Village of Rye Brook:

• Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall, 938 King St., Agenda
• Board of Trustees Meeting - Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall, 938 King St., Agenda & Packet
• Architectural Review Board - Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., Agenda