Crown Castle proposes to place 64 Verizon mini-cell towers on or near residential properties. Objecting to noisy and unsightly mini-towers on their lawns and a reduction in the value of their property, over 1,000 residents signed a petition opposing the proposal.

Local leaders announce their candidacy for Rye City government positions. Motivated by the desire for local government that is fiscally responsible and responsive to residents’ needs

The Independence Party announced their endorsement of Josh Cohn, Sara Goddard, Julie Souza and Ben Stacks. (The Working Families Party and Women’s Equality Party followed suit.)

Open Government and Freedom of Information Law exists to protect citizens’ rights, and the Mayor and Council majority must stop flouting these laws. The City’s website and email list must offer residents up-to-date, accurate information

The Mayor and City Council majority used a flawed process to rush through a plan for Disbrow Park. It relied on limited public input, mostly from a misleading survey that had no financial information and was initially sent only to Disbrow neighbors.