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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-17 enewsletter1 Casey Beck From:town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com on behalf of Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, January 17, 2025 3:55 PM To:Google Groups Subject:Ulysses Updates for 1/17/25 Happy Friday, Ulysses! Please note that offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Link to NYS Tribute Video for Dr. King. Also note: Tompkins County Emergency Response warns us that “a blast of frigid Arctic air will likely hit our region early next week, with the coldest day on Tuesday.” Stay warm!  IN THIS WEEK’S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER: Upcoming meetings Job Opening NYS State of the State Address Community Funding Awards TCFA News What’s in your Survival Kit? Middle School Hip Hop Workshop Get a Conservation or Wildlife License UPCOMING MEETINGS: Planning Board- Tuesday, 1/21 at 7pm JOB OPENING: The Town of Ulysses is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic individual to provide youth development programming for 5th-8th graders, after school and during the summer. Candidates must possess an appreciation and genuine affection for middle grade youth, as well as the ability to foster an inclusive, supportive environment that respects youth in that wonderous and tumultuous space between child- and adulthood. Hours will be primarily between 2:30-5pm (with some flexibility in the total number of hours worked/week). Experience working with youth is strongly preferred and additional training and support will be provided. Deadline to apply is Jan. 31. See full job listing at: https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/post/8850 Apply here: https://tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/apply/8850 NY STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS: Highlights from Governor Hochul's address include: 2  Making New York More Affordable  Ensuring New Yorkers with Severe Mental Illness are Connected with the Care They Need  Prioritizing Subway Safety  Strengthening the State’s Response Capabilities to Fight Transnational Criminal Networks  Supporting New York Kids by to Help Them Get Off of Their Phones and Stay Active  Tackling the Housing Crisis  Build the Workforce of Tomorrow  Putting Money in New Yorker’s Pockets COMMUNITY FUNDING AWARDS: Each year in advance of budget season (usually July-August), the Town of Ulysses invites community organizations that offer services contributing to the health, safety and welfare of town citizens to apply for funding. The Town Board approved funding for the following organizations as part of the 2025 budget: Agency name 2025 award American Legion $ 475.00 Community Science Institute (CSI) $ 6,832.00 Foodnet Meals on Wheels $ 2,250.00 Gadabout $ 2,500.00 Lifelong $ 3,000.00 Winterfest: Village Events & Tourism Committee $ 1,000.00 Trumansburg Afterschool Program $ 1,000.00 Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts $ 5,000.00 Trumansburg Farmer's Market $ 3,000.00 Trumansburg Senior Citizens $ 1,000.00 Ulysses Historical society $ 500.00 Ulysses Library $ 12,500.00 Jacksonville Park $ 5,000.00 Trumansburg Food Pantry $ 1,000.00 Trumansburg Community Nursery School $ 1,250.00 Trumansburg Fish and Game Club $ 900.00 Requests for 2026 will be solicited through this newsletter and the town’s website in late summer. Stay tuned! TCFA NEWS: Can Give Concert: 1-4pm, Sunday, January 26, at Ulysses Philomathic Library Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (TCFA ) will host a live music event to support the Trumansburg Food Pantry. Sponsored by TCFA's Basement Club, Lynn Wiles and George Cook will be joining players, singers and songwriters from the Trumansburg community. The afternoon will feature a live mix of jazz, folk and blues tunes. Drop in and catch some live music in the library reading room. 3 Admission is free, but please bring cans/dry goods to donate (no minimum quantity). Personal hygiene and cleaning items are also welcome, but no clothes. Building Renovation Update On track for January:  ADA- compliant path of travel from exterior to stage  Renovation of Lobby area  Renovation of front doors and portico  Renovation of existing bathrooms Follow progress HERE. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN A SURVIVAL KIT? Source: American Red Cross At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below. 1. Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) 2. Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) 3. Flashlight 4. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) 5. Extra batteries 6. First aid kit 7. Medications (7-day supply) and medical items 8. Multi-purpose tool 9. Sanitation and personal hygiene items 10. Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) 11. Cell phone with chargers 12. Family and emergency contact information 13. Extra cash 14. Emergency blanket 15. Map(s) of the area After you gather the basic supplies for your kit, add unique things that family members may need. Tailor your kit depending on the types of disasters that are common where you live. HIP HOP WORKSHOP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS! When: Saturday January 25, 12-2pm Where: Tburg Elementary School Cafeteria Space is limited- register at https://forms.office.com/r/18uEsp6xEr What to bring/wear: 1. Comfy Activewear: Loose or stretchy clothing for maximum flexibility (e.g. sweats, athletic shorts, t-shirts) 2. Shoes: Clean sneakers with good grip and support. 3. Water Bottle: To stay hydrated. 4. Hat or Beanie: For protecting the head during specific moves. 4 No experience is necessary, but will also appeal to dancers with some experience. Led by dancer, poet, rapper and actor G-Quan Booker. He is a founding member of Global Creative Family, a premier regional organization committed to elevating performing artists. Contact Rachel Kennedy at rkennedy@townofulyssesny.gov with questions. LICENSED GUIDE, FALCONRY, WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR, AND LEASHED TRACKING DOG HANDLER EXAMS SCHEDULED: DEC released the 2025 schedule for the following New York State licensing programs:  Licensed Guide  Falconry  Wildlife Rehabilitator  Leashed Tracking Dog Exams are being offered online and free of charge, although some licenses require a fee. More information here. THANKS FOR READING TO THE END! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. 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