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Municipal updates
Carissa Parlato <clerk@ulysses.ny.us> Jul 22, 2016 10:51 AM
Posted in group:town-of-Ulysses
Hello Ulyssians,
Read on for local/state government updates…
FIRE INSPECTOR needed :
The town is seeking candidates for the position of part-time Fire Inspector. The position is available on the
Tompkins County website at https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/post/2409 and you must apply
through that website here: https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/vacancies. The deadline is
August 12. Please help spread the word!
If you have questions, please contact Ulysses Code/Building Enforcement Officer, Tom Myers at
code@ulysses.ny.us or 387-9778 ext. 231.
GOING SOLAR:
The NYS Attorney General’s office has released a publication for homeowners on solar energy. View the
guide here: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/solar_tips_0.pdf
DONATE EXTRA PRODUCE:
A resident has agreed to serve as a local food hub. She will collect and donate local produce to needy
families. If you have extra produce (fruit, vegetables and eggs) from your garden or CSA share, please drop
it off in the cooler at 94 W. Main Street on Mondays, from 9am-8pm from July 1-October 1st for distribution.
Visit http://friendshipdonations.org/hubs/ for more information.
UPCOMING ROADWORK:
The Ulysses Highway Department will be laying oil and stone on a number of town roads in late July and
early August. Crews will be out on the lower part of Agard Rd., Houghton Rd., Garrett Rd., Wilkins Rd.,
Vanliew Rd., part of Colegrove Rd., and part of Curry Rd. For more information, contact the highway
department at 387-6239.
INVASIVE SPECIES WATCH:
iMapInvasives (http://www.nyimapinvasives.org/) is an online mapping system used to report and share
invasive species information for New York, managed by the New York Natural Heritage Program. Reports
and photos entered into iMapInvasives (online or via smartphone) alert state authorities to follow up for
verification and increase the impact of this dataset for land managers, scientists, and policy makers.
Anyone can request an account to iMapInvasives at www.nyimapinvasives.org/request-login.
Review a list of invasive species you might see while in NY streams here: http://on.ny.gov/29239ue.
Early detection is our best defense against new invaders becoming established, and citizen scientists like
you can help!
DROUGHT WATCH ISSUED FOR NEW YORK:
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos has issued a drought watch as of July 15 for the entire state of New York
following consultation with the State Drought Management Task Force and Federal partner agencies.
There are no statewide mandatory water use restrictions in place under a drought watch. However, local
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public water suppliers may require such measures depending upon local needs and conditions. DEC
encourages residents throughout the state to conserve water whenever possible. Visit DEC’s Saving Water
Makes Good Sense webpage for conservation tips that homeowners can take to voluntarily reduce their
water usage.
UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS:(All are open to the public and meet at the Town Hall)
For agendas and other meeting information, click on the event on the calendar here: http://ulysses.ny.us
/calendar/?category=Government
* Zoning Update Steering Committee Mon. 7/25 at 7pm
* Town Board- Tues. 7/26 at 7pm
* Ag Committee Thurs. 7/28 at 7:30pm
CLERKS OFFICE CLOSED- July 22-29:
Payments will still be accepted via mail or the drop box.
If you need services, here are some alternate options (call ahead for hours):
For FISHING LICENSES, you may go to any of the following:
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS
#156 40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca 14850 (607) 257-5077
MOORES OUTBOARD
CENTER 3052 Dubois Rd, Ithaca 14850 (607) 272-2036
TOWN OF ENFIELD 168 Enfield Main Rd, Ithaca 14850 (607) 273-8256
WAL-MART #5240 135 Fairgrounds Memorial Pkwy, Ithaca 14850 (607) 277-4510
INTERLAKEN GUNS &
AMMO 8268 Main St, Interlaken 14847 (607) 532-4867
TOWN OF COVERT 8469 S Main St, Interlaken 14847 (607) 532-8358
WAL-MART STORES INC 515 E 4th St, Watkins Glen 14891 (607) 535-3108
For MARRIAGE LICENSES, you may go to:
TOWN OF ENFIELD 168 Enfield Main Rd 14850 (607) 273-8256
TOWN OF COVERT 8469 S Main St, Interlaken 14847 (607) 532-8358
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TOWN OF ITHACA 215 North Tioga St, Ithaca 14850 (607) 273-1721
CITY OF ITHACA 108 E. Green St. 14850 607-274-6570
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.
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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
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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
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