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Home My WebLink About2018-01-19 listserv mssgGoogle Groups Updates from the Town of Ulysses Carissa Parlato <clerk@ulysses.ny.us> Jan 19, 2018 2:16 PM Posted in group:town-of-Ulysses Happy Friday, Ulyssians! Read on for information compiled for you from Town of Ulysses staff… In this issue: Ulysses Town Court grant awarded Old Church for Sale Village of Trumansburg Elections Free rabies vaccination clinic Tax exemption information Statement by Tompkins County Legislature Chair Funds for flood mitigation NYS updates Upcoming Town Meetings Community Calendar TOWN OF ULYSSES NEWS: COURT GRANT AWARD Judge Mark Dresser submitted and was awarded a grant totaling nearly $9000 from the NY Unified Court System for video surveillance, alarm system and a lectern in the court room. HISTORIC CHURCH FOR SALE! The sale price of the town-owned church at 5020 Jacksonville Road in Trumansburg has been reduced to $59,500. View the sale listing here: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5020-5036- Jacksonville-Rd_Trumansburg_NY_14886_M31235-11565 For more information and a history of the project, link here: http://www.ulysses.ny.us/pages/current-issues/134/for-sale-historic-old-church-in-jacksonville/ VILLAGE OF TRUMANSBURG: Election Day- March 20, 2018 Village elections will take place on Tuesday, March 20. Polls will be open from 12 noon-9pm at the Village Hall at 56 E. Main Street (in the back of the building). The positions of mayor and 2 village trustees will be considered. All are four-year terms. Both Republicans and Democrats will hold a caucus to select their candidates for the election. The Democratic caucus will be held at 10am on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Trumansburg Fire Hall. The Republican caucus will be held at 7pm on Monday, Jan. 29 at the Trumansburg Fire Hall. Caucuses are open to the public but only registered party members may participate (unless they are seeking a nomination from that party). For more election information. visit http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/boe. Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/ArSbsFgnT... 1 of 4 3/20/2018, 8:39 AM State of the Village A public information meeting on various Village of Trumansburg topics is scheduled for Sat. Feb. 3, 2018, 9am-12 noon at the Trumansburg Fire Station. For a listing of topics to be discussed, visit http://trumansburg-ny.gov/2018-state-of-the-village-event-saturday-february-3rd-2018-900-am/. TOMPKINS COUNTY NEWS: FREE Rabies vaccination clinic The Tompkins County Dept. of Health will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic from 6-8pm on Wed., Jan. 24 at the Tompkins County SPCA (Pet Adoption Center) at 1640 Hanshaw Rd, Ithaca. Pre-register or get more information here: http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/health/eh/neighborhood/rabies#clinics TAX exemption information Tax exemptions are handled by the Tompkins County Assessment department on Buffalo St. in Ithaca. The deadline to register for exemptions is March 1.Contact the Assessment dept. at 274-5517 or http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/assessment. Tompkins County Legislature Chair Martha Robertson Statement January 12, 2018 On behalf of Tompkins County government, I want to express in the strongest possible terms our outrage at President Donald Trump’s racist statements yesterday toward the Haitian people and all of Africa. Tompkins County’s Diversity Statement calls for “Zero tolerance for expressions of discrimination, bias, harassment, or negative stereotyping toward any person or group”. We do not tolerate such behavior or speech among our employees and we will not tolerate it in our President. This is not normal. It is not acceptable. It is un-American. It is our responsibility to speak out in opposition. Tragically, this is hardly the President’s first attack on people of color. However, this represents an escalation of his willingness to be vulgar and aggressive, and public about his racism. It is dangerous. Such language gives permission and support to racist elements in the country who, we are afraid, will escalate the ongoing violence against communities of color, now with even more support from the nation’s highest office. We celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this weekend – a life of courage, integrity, and dedication that has been a model for us all. With the inspiration of Dr. King, let us come together in solidarity to reject racism in all its forms and expressions, including by President Donald Trump. Let us come together to affirm the humanity, dignity, and human rights of ALL people, and our profound commitment to justice and respect for all. County funds available for local stream & flood projects- 2018 Tompkins County Stream Corridor Restoration & Flood Hazard Mitigation Program The Tompkins County Stream Corridor Restoration & Flood Hazard Mitigation Program is a program that encourages the development of natural, sustainable strategies that support a long-term approach the management of water resources in Tompkins County. These generally small-scale projects are largely drawn from the issues and projects identified in the County's Watershed Assessments and the Hazard Mitigation Plan. This program is currently funded by the Tompkins County Legislature in 2018 at $25,000 and is available to fund three different types of projects: * Stream corridor revegetation and protection. * Stream bank stabilization which may include minor instream structures. * Stream corridor assessments or feasibility studies for larger scale projects where implementation will be funded through outside revenue sources. Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/ArSbsFgnT... 2 of 4 3/20/2018, 8:39 AM Project(s) for consideration must be submitted by Friday March 16. For more information contact Scott Doyle at 274-5560 or sdoyle@tompkins-co.org. NEW YORK STATE: Governor Cuomo Proposes $65M investment to combat Algal Blooms That Threaten Recreational Use of Lakes as well as Drinking Water – including Cayuga Lake Cayuga Lake was chosen as a priority lake. Read the full text of the proposal at: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-unveils-12th-proposal-2018-state-state-protecting- new-yorks-lakes-harmful-algal Reduce Waste in 2018! The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) sent out some great tips on reducing waste – from packing lunches in re-usable containers to opting out of phone book delivery. Check it out at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/1d01f7b. Here’s the direct link to opt of phone book delivery: https://www.yellowpagesoptout.com/ Sign up for updates from Gov. Cuomo By clicking here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/ Deer Hunting Jan. 13-31 in Deer Management Focus Area – Tompkins County From Jan. 13 to Jan. 31, there will be an antlerless deer season open in the Deer Management Focus Area (DMFA) in Tompkins County. To participate, hunters must register with the DMFA program and download a permit, carcass tags, and a hunting activity log from the DMFA webpage. Registered hunters may take up to two antlerless deer per day using any hunting implement that is legal during any other deer season at the site where they are hunting. Additional information, including DMFA boundary descriptions and a printable map, is available on the DMFA webpage. ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING From the NYS DEC: Common electronics that MUST be recycled: * Computers * Printers * Monitors * Televisions * Tablets Under the NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, manufacturers are required to provide consumers a free and convenient opportunity to recycle their equipment or one piece of CEE from another manufacturer with the purchase of the same type. Link here for a list of Tompkins County sites that accept electronic waste: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/materials_minerals_pdf/ewcosites.pdf UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS:(All are open to the public and meet at the Town Hall) Democracy depends on citizen involvement! Grab a friend and drop in to a meeting to see what’s happening. All town meetings are held at the town hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg, unless noted otherwise. For agendas and other meeting information, click on the event on the calendar here: http://ulysses.ny.us /calendar/?category=Government DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR! Check the community calendar at http://www.ulysses.ny.us/calendar/. You can also submit your own events. Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/ArSbsFgnT... 3 of 4 3/20/2018, 8:39 AM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forward this message to anyone else that you think would be interested. We’d love to connect with more residents. To send questions or comments, or be removed from this list, please e-mail clerk@ulysses.ny.us. -- Best, Carissa Parlato Ulysses Town Clerk Office hours: 8am-4pm, M-F (After hours by appt.) 10 Elm St. Trumansburg NY 14886 P. (607)387-5767, ext. 221 F. (607)387-5843 ulysses.ny.us Get the latest updates on the town- sign up for the e-newsletter! Click here. Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/ArSbsFgnT... 4 of 4 3/20/2018, 8:39 AM