HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-28-newsletterCarissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com>
Ulysses Updates for 4/28/23
Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com>Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 3:42 PM
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Hello Ulysses,
See updates for this week below and have a great weekend!
IN THIS WEEK’S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER:
Property Assessment Grievance Deadline
Arbor Day Tree Plan�ng
Jacksonville Park Clean Up
Events from TC Emergency Response
Brush Drop-off & Hours change at Hwy Dept
Dog Census
Transporta�on Survey
Library Events
Magic & Marione�es Event
Food Pantry Time Change
PROPERTY RE-ASSESSMENTS GRIEVANCE DEADLINE (MAY 4):
You may have received a no�ce in the mail with your Preliminary Assessment from the Tompkins County
Dept. of Assessment. The changes are based on inventory, recent appraisals, and comparable sales. For
more informa�on on sales, visit the county’s sales search application. In addi�on, property owners can
u�lize Imagemate Online to search property informa�on and values.
If you do not agree with your updated assessment, you can request a review by MAY 4, 2023 by either:
�Filling out the review applica�on on the back of the no�ce
�Filing an online assessment review application.
�Scheduling a phone appointment with one of the appraisers in the office
For more informa�on visit https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/assessment or contact Jay Franklin -
Director of Assessment at jfranklin@tompkins-co.org
ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING:
The Town of Ulysses and Village of Trumansburg annual Arbor Day celebra�on and tree plan�ng will take
place on Saturday, April 29 at 10am, at the West Main Street pull off across from the Trumansburg
Farmers Market.
Free American chestnut hybrid seedlings from the American Chestnut Founda�on (thanks to the
Daughters of the American Revolu�on Chief Taughannock Chapter and the Triad Founda�on) will be
offered as well as free official New York State Arbor Day posters and bookmarks.
June berry trees (Amelanchier laevis ‘Lustre’) will be planted and proper tree establishment prac�ces will
be shared.
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All are welcome. For ques�ons contact Andy Hillman at 607-351-7805.
JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY PARK CLEAN UP DAY
The Jacksonville Community Associa�on invites local residents to the Spring Park Clean Up Day this
Saturday, April 29 from 9am-12noon at the Community Park on Swamp College Road. The clean up will
be held rain or shine and refreshments will be provided. To find the park: from Rte. 96, turn on Swamp
College Rd and it is the 3rd driveway on the le�. Look for the sign made by an Eagle Scout. Walk, bike, or
drive in to meet local neighbors, have some snacks, and help us get the park ready for public use during
the 2023 season. Please bring rakes, clippers, gloves, rain gear, etc.
BRUSH DROP OFF & SUMMER HOURS AT TOWN BARN:
Town of Ulysses residents may drop off their brush and yard waste (not stumps or logs) at the town
highway garage at 3888 Colegrove Rd., Trumansburg. (No contractor refuse, please). Summer hours for
the highway crew begin on Monday, May 1 and run through Sept. 30 from 6am-4:30pm, Mon-Thurs.
The dept. will be closed on Fridays during this period.
DOG CENSUS:
As required by law, we are beginning a town-wide dog census. In the first phase, we are trying to get as
many folks as possible to respond on-line. This will help cut down on mailing costs. Please respond at
https://forms.gle/PmQ49SPsvESGZind9.
If you have a dog that does not yet have a license, complete the form at
https://townofulyssesny.gov/__cms/docs/Dog-license-form-2022.pdf and return along with
rabies/spay informa�on.
Any dogs found to be unlicensed as of June 2, 2023 will be assessed a $25 census fee in addi�on to the
usual licensing fees.
For informa�on, visit https://townofulyssesny.gov/departments/dept-clerk/clerk-dog-control/
TOMPKINS CO. TRANSPORTATION SURVEY - RAFFLE PRIZE ENTRY FOR PARTICIPATING
The Tompkins County Transporta�on Equity Coali�on is conduc�ng a survey to
understand your transporta�on needs and experiences and learn what changes might help you. Results
of the survey will be presented and made available to the public by the end of the summer.
Those comple�ng the survey can choose to be entered into a raffle for prizes including one of the
following: TCAT pass, Ithaca Bikeshare credits, Ithaca Carshare membership and credits, $100 Wegmans
gi� card, or $100 Amazon gi� card.
Par�cipa�on is voluntary and all informa�on will be kept confiden�al. The survey will be open un�l April
30th and should take 15-20 minutes. To access the
survey, visit tinyurl.com/transpotompkins
For ques�ons, or to request a paper or translated copy (Chinese or Spanish) contact Norma Gu�errez at
Cornell Coopera�ve Extension at ng32@cornell.edu or 607-272-2292 ext 162.
ULYSSES PHILOMATHIC LIBRARY EVENTS:
Spring Book Sale through April 30
The library’s Spring Book Sale is happening through April 30 at the library, located at 74 E. Main St. in
Trumansburg.
Hours are:
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�8:30am-5pm Friday, April 28
�10am -4pm Saturday, April 29 and 10am-2pm Sunday, April 30 are name-your-own-price days
For more informa�on, any ques�ons, or to volunteer, visit trumansburglibrary.org, facebook.com/
ulyssesphilomathiclibrary, or email Trustee Rob Montana at rmontana@trumansburglibrary.org.
Wri�ng workshop
Jumpstart your Crea�vity! Will run on Tuesdays May 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 11:30am – 1pm.
Ready to start a new crea�ve project? Have a story idea but need help ge�ng going? Trumansburg
author Rebecca Barry will help you find your crea�ve spark in this three-session wri�ng workshop
series. Par�cipants will work on wri�ng prompts to spark crea�vity and begin developing pieces of
wri�ng in any genre. No wri�ng experience is necessary.
Registra�on required – please call 607-387-5623. Childcare is available for people a�ending the
program.
MAGIC AND MARIONETTES
The Ulysses Historical Society and Encore Players Community Theatre will present MAGIC AND
MARIONETTES at the Ulysses Historical Society at 39 South St., Trumansburg on Friday, April 28 at 7pm;
Saturday, April 29 at 2pm and 7pm; and Sunday, April 30 at 2pm.
The marione�es will present an original play �tled “Jack and his Friends” by Ashley Manning, directed by
Andy Weintraub. Wri�en for kids AND adults, this will be sure to please everyone. The event is free but
dona�ons are gratefully accepted.
FOOD PANTRY TIME CHANGE
To be�er serve the community, the Trumansburg Food Pantry is switching to new hours beginning on
Monday, May 8.The pantry will now be open from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Trumansburg United Methodist
Church, 80 E Main Street. The pantry will s�ll be open every other Monday and will have the regular
foods available plus addi�onal items from �me to �me.All are welcome.
2023 Food Pantry Distribu�on Dates:
May 8 and 22
June 5 and 19
July 10 and 24
August 7 and 21
September 11 and 25
October 9 and 23
November 6 and 20
December 4 and 18
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Best,
Carissa Parlato, CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), RMC (Registered Municipal Clerk)
Ulysses Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Records Manager, Notary Public
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