Traffic and Pedestrian Safety: 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:

• Special Meeting of the City Council - Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd., Agenda
• Board of Architectural Review - Feb. 6, 7 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd., Agenda
• Conservation Commission - Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1051 Boston Post Rd.
• Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Commitee - Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Mayor's Conference Room
• Recreation Commission Meeting - Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Damiano Recreation Center, 281 Midland Ave.

Town of Rye:

• Rye Town Park Commission - Feb. 7, 6 p.m., Agenda

Village of Rye Brook:

• Zoning Board of Appeals - Feb. 7, 8 p.m., Village Hall, 938 King St., Agenda
• Planning Board - Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m., Village Hall, 938 King St., Agenda