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Home My WebLink About2023-12-08- newsletter1 Casey Beck From:town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com on behalf of Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, December 8, 2023 4:43 PM To:Google Groups Subject:Ulysses Updates for 12/8/23 Hello Ulysses, Thanks to all who turned out for the 12/6 Special Election to determine whether the Town should purchase 30 acres of land for recreation. Unofficial results have been posted on the website since 12/6 and are as follows: 510 in favor 923 against (Proposition failed) Stay up-to-date on town happenings by:  following our Facebook page,  checking our website,  watching meeting videos on Youtube,  and of course, calling, emailing, or dropping by in person.  Share this newsletter with a friend today! See this week’s updates below and have a great weekend. IN THIS WEEK’S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER: Update from Supervisor Olson Upcoming Meetings Documentary on the American Chestnut Facebook page UPDATE FROM TOWN SUPERVISOR OLSON: Thank you to Town Clerk Carissa Parlato for overseeing the special referendum, and the members of the Board of Registration and poll inspectors for running a free and fair process. We also thank the voters for their civic participation and encourage the Ulysses community to get involved in our current comprehensive plan update. The next Comp Plan Steering Committee meeting is on Wednesday, December 13 at 5:30pm at Town Hall. Together, let's decide on the future direction of our great town. On Tuesday, December 12, we will gather at 6pm to conduct a lot of end-of-the-year business and hear from the Town's insurance broker. The agenda packet is available here. Next Tuesday, we will also be scheduling two public hearings in January for our 2024 Fire Contract (January 9) and to gather more public feedback on how the Town should consider using its remaining unallocated American Recovery Fund Act funds (January 23). The public is always welcome to send comments on these or any other matters to the Town Clerk at clerk@townofulyssesny.gov. UPCOMING MEETINGS/HEARINGS: 2 Details on meetings at: https://townofulyssesny.gov/calendar/?category=1498  12/12/23- Special Town Board Meeting 6pm (THIS MEETING WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING).  12/13/23- Comp Plan Steering Committee, 5:30pm DOCUMENTARY ON RESCUING THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT The Town of Ulysses Tree Committee will host a viewing of CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut, a documentary about the grassroots efforts of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economically significant tree species. The event is free and open to the public. Details:  Tues. 12/12, 7pm at the Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 69 E, Main St., Trumansburg NY 14886  Sat. 12/16, 1pm at the Ulysses Philomathic Library, 74 E. Main St., Trumansburg NY 14886 Press Release from The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF): The American chestnut once dominated portions of the eastern U.S. forests, from Maine to Mississippi. Numbering in the billions, the tree was one of the tallest and fastest growing in those regions. Pollinators depended on the flowers, and wildlife, livestock, and people relied on its nutritious nut. Tall and fast-growing, the tree’s wood was rot-resistant and straight-grained, making it an excellent source of lumber. In the late 1800s a deadly blight, Cryphonectria parasitica, was inadvertently imported to the U.S. from Asia as global horticultural trade increased. The American chestnut had no resistance and in fewer than 50 years the fungus had eliminated it as a mature forest tree, rendering it functionally extinct. TACF has been resolutely working for 40 years to restore this majestic tree, developing invaluable partnerships and utilizing the latest scientific advancements. This new documentary film showcases the unwavering commitment of staff, scientists, and volunteers who are determined to save the tree. "We are thrilled to share this film with the world," said Lisa Thompson, former President & CEO. "It tells the story of the American chestnut and the people who are working hard to bring it back to our forests. We hope that it will inspire others to join us in our mission to restore this iconic tree species." CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut, features interviews with scientists, volunteers, and luminaries. Best-selling author Barbara Kingsolver, Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell, country music legend Dolly Parton, and former President Jimmy Carter are just a few of the well-known figures committed to this historic conservation effort. Learn more about the film at https://www.rescuingtheamericanchestnut.com. ### If you are receiving this as a forwarded message and would like to sign up to receive it directly, visit https://groups.google.com/g/town-of-ulysses -- PLEASE NOTE: Please update my address to ulysses.clerk@gmail.com as I am not receiving messages at other addresses at this time. Thx Best, Carissa Parlato, CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), RMC (Registered Municipal Clerk) Ulysses Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Records Manager, Notary Public 10 Elm St. 3 Trumansburg NY 14886 (607)387-5767, ext. 221 Hours: M-F, 10am-3pm (or by appointment) https://townofulyssesny.gov/ Get the latest updates on the town- sign up for the e-newsletter! 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