TROY — Videoconferencing into Troy City Council meetings is out of the question for now.
Executing her veto powers for the first time, Republican Mayor Carmella Mantello rejected a measure that would allow members of the public and councilors to participate in meetings remotely.
The Democrat-backed legislation passed the seven-member council on Nov. 6 with help from Republican Councilman Ryan Brosnan, who broke ranks with the GOP majority. It proceeded to Mantello’s office for her final approval on Nov. 12…