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Home My WebLink About2024-12-06 enewsletterOutlook Ulysses Updates for 12/6/24 From town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com <town-of-ulysses@googleg roups.com> on behalf of Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com> Date Fri 12/6/2024 4:15 PM To Google Groups <town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com> Happy Friday, Ulysses! Saturday is the annual Winterfest event. The town is in the midst of the important process of updating our comprehensive plan- the essential guiding document from which the town makes decisions. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee members will be at Winterfest in front of the old Napa building to discuss the progress -to -date, including a newly published survey, and opportunities for getting involved. Visit the Winterfest Facebook page to see the list of events and have a great weekend! IN THIS WEEK'S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER: Update from Town Supervisor Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Cayuga Lake Watershed Network Fall Conference Series Environmental Management Council Meeting Home Heating Assistance Protections for Air Travel Public Comment Period for Brine Storage Under the Lake Snow Plowers/Shovelers Needed for Elders Send Your fa* Winter Photos! UPDATE FROM TOWN SUPERVISOR OLSON December is a hectic month for households and local governments alike, and I hope you are able to take some time to enjoy peace and tranquility in this often -hectic season! The Town Board will be meeting next Tuesday,December 10 for our final regular meeting of the year at 7pm @ Town Hall. Among many important topics on the agenda, we'll be looking to award a contract for the reconstruction of our rear parking lot. Often things that are "out of sight" are "out of mind." Our parking lot, which you may or may not have used, has been deteriorating for many years. To reduce costs to our taxpayers, we will be using part of our allotment of federal American Recovery Plan Act funds to return it to functionality. This parking lot is especially important in order to provide safe access to our building for our handicap -accessible parking spaces. Improving access to our facility has been an important goal of mine, and in 2025 we will continue to be seeking opportunities to make our public entrance off of the parking lot better suited to serve all residents. In other news, members of our Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will be set up at Winterfest tomorrow near the old Napa building. Please stop by and say hello! We will have surveys available and would love to gather your thoughts on the Town and how we can further invest in our community in the decades to come. (More information about the survey and the various ways you can access it will be coming in a future newsletter and will also be available through our Town's website.) SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) INFORMATION: Espanol Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a condition in which some people experience a significant mood change when the seasons change. SAD is not considered a separate disorder but is a type of depression. Causes: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is triggered by changes in seasons. This form of depression usually occurs during the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight, and the days get shorter. SAD usually lifts during the spring and summer months. Symptoms: Not everyone with SAD has the same symptoms, but they can include: • Sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings • Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy • Fatigue and decreased energy • Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions • Thoughts of death or suicide • Oversleeping • Overeating, particularly with a craving for carbohydrates • Weight gain • Social withdrawal (feeling like "hibernating") • Difficulty sleeping • Lack of appetite • Irritability and agitation SAD may be effectively treated with a specific type of light therapy for many. Antidepressant medicines and talk therapy may also be needed reduce SAD symptoms, either alone or combined with light therapy. Additionally, vitamin D supplements may improve symptoms. Learn how to talk about mental health to help you speak to a loved one who you may think is experiencing any mental health concerns. Need Help? if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 9881ifelinP,org To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov. To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.Rov or call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357),. Source: https.-Z/www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder CAYUGA LAKE WATERSHED NETWORK - FALL 2024 CONFERENCE SERIES Session 2 -Cayuga Lake's New Clean Water Path Wednesday December 11 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Museum of the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Rd. Ithaca Join for presentations and an expert panel on our watershed's nutrient pollution challenges, the DEC's recently finalized Cayuga Lake Clean Water Plan "TMDL", and current and future water quality work. More information. Register here. TOMPKINS COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (TC-EMC) - DECEMBER MEETING Thursday December 12 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm The EMC meets the second Thursday every month (except August). The public is welcome to attend and hear speakers from the local community working on the environment. More information. HELP WITH HEATING: Application and more information at httpal/www.ny gov/services/apply-heating-and-cooling-assistance- heap Who is eligible to receive HEAP? • You and the members of your household are U.S. citizens, U.S. non -citizen nationals or qualified non -citizens; and You provide a valid Social Security number for each household member; and • You receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Assistance or Supplemental Security Income; or • Your monthly household income is at or below the HEAP income guidelines. You may be eligible for HEAP, even if you: o Own your home o Pay for heat as part of your rent o Have money in the bank, stocks, bonds or other resources PROTECTIONS FOR AIRLINE TRAVEL The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has created an Airline Customer Service Dashboard For consumers to easily view airline policies & protections for • Family seating • Cancellation and delay reimbursements Service members and families PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR BRINE STORAGE UNDER CAYUGA LAKE: The Town of Ulysses recently submitted a letter to the NYS DEC expressing concern regarding Cargill's application to store leakage brine in part of the mine under Cayuga Lake. The Town was notified in response that DEC has made a negative environmental declaration on the permit. View materials here. Comments specific to the permit application must be submitted via email to Comment.CayugaSaltMine2023(@dec.ny.gov by December 20th„ 2024, or within 30 days of publication of the Notice of Complete Application in the local newspaper. Written comments may be sent to: NYSDEC Region 7 Headquarters, Division of Environmental Permits, 5786 Widewaters Parkway, Syracuse, NY 13214. SNOW SHOVELING/PLOWING NEEDED TO ASSIST OLDER ADULTS: The Tompkins County Office for the Aging is seeking to add more helpers to its list of snow shovelers/plowers for older adults. The biggest need is for the rural areas of the county. If you are interested in assisting older adults by shoveling or plowing, on either a paid or volunteer basis, please call the Tompkins County Office for the Aging at 607-274-5482. If your name was listed last year, and you would like to be listed again, please notify them as well. SEND US YOUR WINTER PHOTOS: The Town of Ulysses' Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is conducting a photography competition as part of the Town's Comprehensive Plan update. Community members are encouraged to take photos that best capture the community spirit of the Town during the current season. Selected photos will be incorporated into the adopted Comp Plan with credits given to the photographer. Please send an email with your photos in JPEG or TIFF format to: CompPIanSteeringCommittee(@townofulyssesny gov THANKS FOR READING TO THE END! STAY WARM ON THIS WINTRY WEEKEND. 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