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Home My WebLink About2017-09-08 listservGoogle Groups Happy Friday!- Updates from the Town of Ulysses Carissa Parlato <clerk@ulysses.ny.us> Sep 8, 2017 3:25 PM Posted in group:town-of-Ulysses Hello Ulysses, In this issue: Tree removal on Route 96 near fairgrounds Election updates Village of Trumansburg- new electronic newsletter CORRECTION on time for Public Hearing on Property Tax Exemptions for Solar Project Leg highlights FREE Rabies Clinics Upcoming town meetings Community Calendar TOWN OF ULYSSES NEWS: Tree removal on Route 96 near fairgrounds In a joint decision by NYSEG, NYS Dept. of Transportation and Trumansburg Fair the cottonwood trees along Route 96 will be removed to prevent damage to highway, powerlines, and fair property. The trees will be removed beginning around Sept. 25. Election news Democratic Caucus The Ulysses Democratic Caucus will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3pm at the Trumansburg Fire Hall. The purpose of the caucus is to determine Democratic candidates for the offices of Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Board (2 seats) and Highway Superintendent for the Nov. 7 General Election. The event is open to the public but only registered Democrats may vote for candidates. Republican Primary The Ulysses Republican Primary will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 12 noon-9pm at your normal polling place. The purpose of the primary is to determine the Republican candidate for the office of Town Highway Superintendent. Dave Reynolds and Rick Everts are both seeking the nomination. Only registered Republicans may vote. Find your polling place See if you’re registered Important election dates: * Sep 11 - Last day to postmark Absentee Ballot for Sept 12 Primary Election. * Sept 19 - Last day to file a certificate of nomination made at a town caucus * Oct 13 - Last day to register in person or by mail for the 2017 General Election. Form must be postmarked by 10/13 and received by 10/18 * Oct 13 - Last day for County Board of Elections to receive/accept Change of Enrollment applications. * Oct 31 - Last day to postmark Absentee Application for the November 7 General Election. * Nov 6 - Last day to postmark Absentee Application for November 7 General Election For more information, visit the Tompkins County Board of Elections website. Happy Friday!- Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/PZfsQxoJgd... 1 of 3 9/11/2017, 12:22 PM Town Purchase of Exxon-Mobil properties in Jacksonville The Town of Ulysses finalized the purchase of the "Old Church" at 5020 Jacksonville Road, along with 2 other vacant parcels in mid-July. A banner has been posted in front of the church describing this Historic Preservation Project. At the end of August, 30 years of debris was cleaned out and minor repairs will be made as part of the preparation to sell this 1827 historic structure to a buyer who is willing and able to preserve the exterior while re-purposing the interior for uses allowed by zoning. For more information, check the Town's website or contact Nancy Zahler at zahler@ulysses.ny.us. VILLAGE OF TRUMANSBURG NEWS: Electronic e-mail news The Village of Trumansburg now has an electronic newsletter. Sign up here: http://trumansburg-ny.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7e7c83e6425e965b62c3416ee&id=ae86fb2149 TOMPKINS COUNTY NEWS: CORRECTION: Public Hearing on Property Tax Exemptions for Solar Project The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will hold a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 11 at 11am at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg to determine any property tax exemptions for the 10-acre, 2 megawatt community solar array project at 1574 Trumansburg Road. The public is invited to attend and share their opinions. For more information, visit the IDA website here.http://www.tompkinsida.org/ Legislature highlights The Legislature has begun working on the 2018 budget. View the recommended budget here: www.TompkinsCountyNY.gov/ctyadmin/2018budget. Shared Services Plan Tompkins County has a final version of its shared services plan, as mandated by New York State. View it here: http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/ctyadmin/sharedserviceinitiative. FREE Rabies Clinics A free rabies clinic will be held in Trumansburg at the School Bus Garage, 100 Whig St., on Thursday, Oct 5, from 7-9pm. On-line pre-registration is available to save time at https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks /cdmspr/ For information or to see locations of other clinics, visit http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/health /eh/neighborhood/rabies#clinics 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Happy Friday!- Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/PZfsQxoJgd... 2 of 3 9/11/2017, 12:22 PM (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. Happy Friday!- Updates from the Town of Ulysses - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/PZfsQxoJgd... 3 of 3 9/11/2017, 12:22 PM