HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-listserv-12-21Hello Ulysses,
Wishing you a great holiday season!
Read on for some news…
GENERAL TOWN OF ULYSSES NEWS:
Holiday hours:
The Town Clerk’s Office will close at 1:30pm on Wednesday, December 23 and Wednesday December
31. All town offices will be closed on Dec. 24-25 as well as Jan. 1.
Tax season is approaching!
You will receive your Town & County tax bills late this month or in early January, depending on when we
receive them from the county. They will need to be paid on or before Monday, Feb. 1 to avoid a
penalty. Payments can be made by check, in cash, or by credit card (on-line or in-person) for a fee. For
more information, visit our webpage.
Town Board meeting
The Town Board has cancelled its Dec. 22 meeting. It will meet again on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 8am for it
Organizational Meeting. At this meeting, the Town Board chooses its meeting schedule and procedures;
designates a newspaper and financial institution, makes appointments to various boards and
committees, etc. The agenda will be posted in advance of the meeting on-line here, and at the Town
Hall.
Planning Board members sought
For more information on member duties and meetings, visit our website.
TOMPKINS COUNTY NEWS:
ENERGIZE NY
County Administrator Joe Mareane sent the following information:
“As you may know, the City and County recently passed legislation authorizing "property assisted clean
energy", or PACE, financing to be available to commercial property owners throughout the
County. PACE financing allows long-term, low cost loans for energy-related improvements to existing
properties--with loan repayments made through the annual City or County property tax bill. Most
commercially-owned properties are eligible, including multi-family residences and buildings owned by
non-profits”.
A kick-off event is planned for January 7th at 5:30 p.m., The Space@Greenstar. To RSVP, or get more
information, e-mail energizeny@tompkins-co.org.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
This Federal program helps low-income households meet the high costs of home energy. The season
runs from 11/16/15- 3/15/16. Emergency assistance is also available. View income guidelines and apply
on-line at www.mybenefits.gov or call our local Dept. of Social Services (DSS) at (607)274-5264.
As a reminder, the Tompkins County DSS is at the Town Hall every Wed. from 1-4:30pm and can assist
with this program.
NY STATE info:
DEC Announces Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Deer Damage Management in
New York- Public Invited to Comment by January 15
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos
today announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) entitled "White-tailed Deer
Damage Management in New York." The EA, prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife
Services' (WS) New York Office, describes the need to manage white-tailed deer to reduce and prevent
damage associated with these animals in New York; discusses potential issues associated with managing
damage caused by deer; and the environmental consequences of alternatives for WS involvement in
deer damage management throughout New York State.
The proposed action (preferred alternative) is to implement an integrated approach using a variety of
methods to reduce deer damage. DEC issues permits to landowners, municipalities and resource
management agencies to address deer damage and as a cooperating agency on this EA, DEC is
encouraging the public to review and provide comments on it.
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the EA and submit comments on it by entering "APHIS-2015-
0093" in the search box at the Regulations.gov website (link leaves DEC website.) Comments may also
be sent to USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, 1930 Route 9, Castleton, NY 12033-9653, but electronic
submission of comments is preferred. All comments must be received by the close-of-business on
January 15, 2016 to receive full consideration. All comments received, including the names and
addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record and will be released for public review
as required and allowed by law.
Health care info:
A new resource guide is available on-line from Attorney General Schneiderman to help New Yorkers
purchase health coverage. To order hardcopies or get more information, call the Attorney General's
Intergovernmental Affairs Bureau at 212-416-6044.
Health Insurance through the Affordable Care Act
Every Wednesday from 1-4:30pm, the Town of Ulysses hosts Cassandra Aikman, a Healthcare Navigator
for the Affordable Care Act. Residents are welcome to drop in to find out more about their healthcare
options. To contact Cassandra or make an appointment, call 273-8686, ext. 264 or e-mail
caikman@hsctc.org.
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