Rye Government Meetings: Week Of Jan. 2

RYE, NY — As the new year dawns, our local officials are already busy conducting the public's business in plain sight.

Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, "Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free people."

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:

• Inauguration of new Council Member Lori Fontanes - Jan. 1, 11 a.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Road, Rye
• City Council Meeting - Jan. 4, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd.

Village of Rye Brook:

• Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - Jan. 3, 8 p.m., Village Hall, 938 King St., Agenda