Rye Government Meetings: Week Of Jan. 9

RYE, NY — "Democracy is a very fragile thing," playwright Sam Shepard famously wrote. "You have to take care of democracy."

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:

• Board of Architectural Review- Jan. 9, 7 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd., Agenda
• Planning Commission - Jan. 10, 7 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd., Agenda
• Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee - Jan. 12, 6 p.m., Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd.

Rye Brook:

• Traffic Commission - Jan. 9, 7 p.m., Village Hall, 938 King St.
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Council - Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m., Zoom
• Board of Trustees - Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall, 938 King St., Agenda
• Planning Board - Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., Village Hall, 938 King St., Agenda