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Home My WebLink About2016 listserv 06-24Google Groups Town of Ulysses News Carissa Parlato <clerk@ulysses.ny.us> Jun 24, 2016 2:50 PM Posted in group:town-of-Ulysses Hello Ulyssians, Read on for lots of town news… TOUR OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC GREEN SPACE IN TRUMANSBURG The Town of Ulysses is considering the purchase of a few undeveloped parcels (about 32 acres) of land along Trumansburg Creek, accessible from Salo Drive, and currently owned by Habitat for Humanity, for possible preservation as green space. The town is applying for a grant to purchase the land. Part of the grant application process is to show support from the community. If you have expertise in conservation, land preservation, water quality, biodiversity, etc. and could lend support in the form of a letter, please consider attending a guided walk on Wednesday, June 29 at 6pm. Meet at the Trumansburg Farmer’s Market near the bus stop shelter. Be sure to wear good walking shoes. Pants are recommended as areas can be brambly. If you have questions, please contact the Town Clerk at 387-5767 ext. 2 or clerk@ulysses.ny.us. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE BUILDING/CODE ENFORCEMENT LAW The Town Board of the Town of Ulysses will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30pm on June 28, 2016 at the Town Hall. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear public comments on a proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 80 of the Code of the Town of Ulysses (“the Code”), which provides for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code and the Property Maintenance Code of New York. To review the full text of the proposed Local Law, please visit the town’s website at http://www.ulysses.ny.us /calendar/?category=Government&cmd=view&event=1639 or contact the Town Clerk’s office at 387-5767 or clerk@ulysses.ny.us to view a paper copy. All interested residents will be afforded an opportunity to submit written and oral comments in person or as represented by an agent. If you are not able to attend the meeting but would like to submit written comments, they should be received in the clerk’s office by 6pm on June 28, 2016. A NOTE FROM THE BUILDING/CODE ENFORCER (Tom Myers): Condensation Now that Summer is here, most of us are looking for ways to stay cool. Air conditioning is a favorite but uses a lot of electricity. Trips to the lake, sitting in the shade under a tree or even open breezy areas can be a break from the heat and humidity. Many area homes have a cool basement that may be 20 degrees cooler than the upstairs of a house without air conditioning. The temptation in hot humid weather is to open all the windows and encourage cross breezes with fans. This is very effective in moving the air which can cause sweat to evaporate which cools the skin. If the Town of Ulysses News - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/ymqnIqER... 1 of 3 8/17/2016 10:55 AM outside air temperature is warmer than inside the house, the practice can encourage condensation in the house which can allow mold to grow. Once the condensation has appeared, mold can quickly grow and cleaning, wiping and running a dehumidifier will be necessary to take care of the problem. Like air conditioners, dehumidifiers are expensive to run. Warm air can hold more moisture than cold air. This is one of the reasons people’s lips tend to chap in Wintertime; they just dry out from breathing the dry air. When hot, humid outdoor air mixes with cool indoor air, the hot air cools down and cannot hold as much moisture. It takes some vigilance, but the practice of opening windows in the evening when outdoor temperatures are lower than indoors and closing the windows in the morning can really help keep the house cool without adding unwanted moisture. Contact Mr. Myers at 607-387-9778, ext. 231 or code@ulysses.ny.us. ANNUAL FREE FISHING WEEKEND June 25-26 2016 is a free fishing weekend - during these days, anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York and no license is required! It's the perfect opportunity to introduce someone to the sport of fishing. Find more information, including a list of fishing spots, at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/89821.html . BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN The NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) offers various outdoor-oriented workshops such as hunting, fishing, taxidermy, and archery, specifically for women. Registration will open soon for a weekend session in Cortland in September. Workshops usually fill very quickly. Visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/education /68.html to learn more. GORGE TRAIL has re-opened From the Ithaca Journal 6/20/16: More than three weeks after closing, the Gorge Trail at Taughannock Falls State park has reopened. A news release from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation sent out Monday morning announced the nearly mile-long trail on the gorge floor is now open to the public, after scaling and maintenance work was completed. GOING SWIMMING AT A STATE PARK? CHECK THE WATER QUALITY FIRST! Did you know that state parks check the water quality at their swimming areas weekly for E.coli? You can check the latest water quality reports at http://parks.ny.gov/recreation/swimming/beach-results/ . SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY Summer Reading will begin soon at the Ulysses Philomathic Library! Registration for all ages will begin July 5th and continue throughout the summer. There is a great line up of programs for children, tweens, teens, and adults: On Your Mark, Get Set… Read, Mondays at 10:30 am for children: Children’s summer reading programs with Martha Carpenter from July 11th through August 15th. Get in the Game: Read, Tuesdays at 6:00 pm for teens: Teen Summer Reading with Ksana Broadwell from July 12th through August 16th. Get in the Game: Read, Wednesdays at 11 am for tweens: Tween Book Discussion Group with Martha Carpenter from July 13th through August 17th. Exercise Your Mind: Summer Speaker’s Series: Thursdays at 6:30 pm for adults: Summer Speaker Series from July 14th through August 18th. COMMUNITY READ AT THE LIBRARY This summer, the Ulysses Philomathic Library and the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library in Ovid will be hosting events to facilitate reading and discussions of George by Alex Gino. Town of Ulysses News - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/ymqnIqER... 2 of 3 8/17/2016 10:55 AM Anyone may pick up a book on June 1st and after at UPL in Trumansburg, the Ford Library in Ovid, or the Trumansburg Middle School. Please join in for these book discussions! – On Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:30 pm at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library in Ovid. – On Wednesday, August 24th at 6:30 pm at the Ulysses Philomathic Library in Tburg. Teaching Transgender Toolkit: Luca Maurer, co-author of the Teaching Transgender Toolkit, will facilitate a discussion for parents and educators on supporting children and teens who may be transgender. The talk will take place at the UPL in the Melvin Community Room on August 25th at 6:30 pm. George is a community read title funded by a generous grant from the Shirley Myrtle Dee Nash Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County. UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS:(All are open to the public and meet at the Town Hall) * Town Board- Tues. 6/28 at 7pm. For more information, check the website at http://ulysses.ny.us/calendar /?category=Government * Zoning Update Steering Committee Thurs. 7/7 at 7pm * Ag Committee Thurs. 7/7 at 7:30pm DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR! With summer in full swing, there is a LOT going on in Ulysses. Check our community calendar often at http://www.ulysses.ny.us/calendar/ to stay up to date. 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 By appt: 9am-12noon Sat. & 4-6pm M-F 10 Elm St. Trumansburg NY 14886 P. (607)387-5767, ext. 221 F. (607)387-5843 ulysses.ny.us Town of Ulysses News - Google Groups https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/town-of-ulysses/ymqnIqER... 3 of 3 8/17/2016 10:55 AM