HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-24 enewsletter1 Casey Beck From:town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com on behalf of Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 3:48 PM To:Google Groups Subject:Ulysses Updates for 1/24/25 Happy Friday, Ulysses! IN THIS WEEK’S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER: Update from Supervisor Upcoming meetings Job Opening- Recreation Activity Specialist Comprehensive Plan Update Food Pantry Calendar Valentines for Senior Citizens Blue Envelopes for Autism UPDATE FROM SUPERVISOR OLSON: Greetings, Ulyssians! As Mr. Rogers famously said, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." In what has been a hard week for our greater Trumansburg/Ulysses community, I'm extending my profound gratitude to the Trumansburg Fire Department whose amazing volunteers have responded to multiple significant fires. Thank you also to everyone who is finding ways to rally around and support those whose lives have been impacted by these tragedies. At the Town, we're gathering again at Town Hall on Tuesday, January 28th for our second regular meeting. In addition to a couple presentations on the DPW and renewable energy infrastructure, we'll be discussing a draft local law on increasing how much households can make in order to qualify for senior, disabled, and veteran tax exemptions. The packet can be found here, and the public is always welcome to attend in person or remotely. UPCOMING MEETINGS: Town Board- Tuesday, 1/28 at 7pm “GET” KIDS? Intrigued by complex emotions? Loathe boredom? Delight in the absurd? The Town of Ulysses may have the ideal job for you! We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, abundantly patient individual to provide youth development programming to 5th-8th graders, after school and during the summer. Candidates must possess appreciation and genuine affection for middle grade youth, and the ability to foster an inclusive, supportive environment that respects youth in that wonderous and tumultuous space between 2 child- and adulthood. This position requires understanding and responsiveness to changing group dynamics and interests, an adaptable and creative approach to plans and planning, and willingness to get in the weeds (perhaps literally) with youth as they navigate their surroundings. The right person for this role must be amiable and able to "play nice" with the Youth Commission and Town staff to develop programming priorities and activities.  Reasonable pay rate ($23/hr)  flexibility with the total weekly hours worked (generally 10-15/week)  primary service hours will be after school until ~5:30pm  admin support provided to allow for a primary focus on delivering involved, interactive programming for youth Could be an ideal supplemental job for school district support staff! Experience working with and engaging youth is strongly preferred; additional training and support will be provided as needed and appropriate. Got what it takes?? APPLY through the Tompkins County Human Resources Department:  create account/sign in: www.tompkinscivilservice.org/account  see full job listing: www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/post/8850  submit application: www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/apply/8850 COMP PLAN UPDATE: The Town has begun the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan- the guiding document for land use, laws, policies... Comp plans are most successful when citizens from all aspects of the town are represented. Get involved in one the following ways:  website  survey  photo contest  View past meetings on Youtube TRUMANSBURG FOOD PANTRY: The food pantry is open from 3:30-6pm every other Monday at the Trumansburg United Methodist Church, 80 E. Main St. If you are having a food emergency, please call the hotline at 607-387-8260. Visit www.trumansburgfoodpantry.com for more information. 2025 Distribution Dates: January 27 February 10 and 24 March 10 and 24 April 7 and 21 May 5 and 19 June 2, 16, and 30 July 14 and 28 August 11 and 25 3 September 8 and 22 October 6 and 20 November 3 and 17 December 1, 15, and 29 VALENTINE'S DAY CARDS FOR SENIORS: State Senator Lea Webb (SD 52) has announced her 2nd annual "Valentine's Day Cards for Seniors" initiative, inviting community involvement in creating Valentine’s cards for nursing home and adult care residents in the Southern Tier. This initiative invites schools, families, and individuals to participate by creating handmade Valentine's Day cards as an expression of care and connection, aimed at reducing the feelings of isolation that many seniors experience. The collected cards will be safely distributed by Senator Webb and her team to various nursing homes and adult care residents in the region by Valentine's Day. Participants are encouraged to drop off cards by 5:00 PM, February 6, at Senator Webb’s Ithaca Office: 217 North Aurora Street, Suite 110, Ithaca, NY 14850. For more information, participants can contact Senator Webb's office at 607-773-8771. TC BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THOSE WITH AUTISM: The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Dept. announces a program to encourage drivers with autism to keep important documents such as their license, registration, and insurance in a Blue Envelope to help officers be alerted to the driver’s condition and adjust their response accordingly. Along with clear instructions for the driver, explanatory information as well as an emergency contact is printed on the envelope for the law enforcement officer. The New York State Sheriffs’ Association is promoting this program statewide, with many sheriff’s offices, including Tompkins County, participating. People can pick up the Blue Envelopes at the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office at 779 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY. THANKS FOR READING TO THE END! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. -- PLEASE NOTE: Please update my email address to clerk@townofulyssesny.gov Thx Best, Carissa Parlato, CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), RMC (Registered Municipal Clerk) Ulysses Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Records Manager, Notary Public 10 Elm St. 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! Click here. 4 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "town-of-Ulysses" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to town-of- ulysses+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/town-of- ulysses/CABMwf_C%2BTGZhes%3DBTNUaFLRe1QKfMUqKFG0D%2BJYrRf4gN- X9Uw%40mail.gmail.com.