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Ulysses Updates for 7/24/26
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 7/24/2026 3:49 PM
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Happy Friday, Ulysses!
IN THIS WEEK'S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER:
Update from Town Supervisor
Three Public Hearings on Tues.
Tompkins County Recycling News
Open Farm Day
Senator Webb's Upcoming Events
Apply for Funds for Community Groups
UPDATE FROM TOWN SUPERVISOR. KATELIN OLSON:
Greetings, Ulyssians!
I've spent summers in the desert, summers in the mountains, summers near the ocean, summers in the
super humid deep South, and very recently in Japan! Hands down, summers in the Finger Lakes are the
very best. Friends, we earn them every January and February.... and also in March and sometimes even
April.
The Town Board will have its next regular board meeting on Tuesday at 7pm, and the public is encouraged
to check out our trifecta of public hearings, as well as hiring an enginner for culvert and bridge projects
we've already received funding for (Garrett Road and Agard Road) and other projects we're planning to
apply for in 2026/2027. (Reynolds Road and the second Curry Road culvert). The full board packet is
available here.
What have you been reading or listening to lately? I must admit that I've found myself going back and
forth in two VERY DIFFERENT series: Emma M. Lion and Dungeon Crawler Carl. Are either of these reading
experiences my normal fare? Nope! But I'm enjoying the very different romps and hope you've found
something delightful as well to entertain you.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Reeular Town Board meetine- 7pm on Tuesday, July 28 (includes 3 Public Hearings):
1. Proposed Designation of Smith Woods as a Critical Environmental Area pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations: (rescheduled from July 14)
--full resolution
--memo
--survey.
2. Town Board Vacancy:_(rescheduled from July 14)
The Town Board would like to hear feedback from the public on two applicants for a vacancy through Dec.
31, 2026.
--duties of the Town Board
application from Rich Goldman
application from Keith Hannon
3. A Local Law to Amend the Water Code (Ch. 200)
--Chanees to law (includes changes/clarifications to master meter, fee structure language, payment dates)
TOMPKINS COUNTY RECYCLING UPDATES:
Paper cups can now be recycled curbside in Tompkins County!
• Must be empty
• NO Styrofoam cups
• Remove straws and lids
• NO food and beverage cartons such as milk, juice, and soup boxes
July 2026—June 2027 Curbside Recycling Guidelines and Pick Up Schedule
The 2026-2027 Curbside Recycling Guidelines have been released:
Curbside Recycling Guidelines and Pick Up Schedule
What's Accepted in Curbside Recycling:
Cardboard, paper cups & mixed paper
• Clean pizza boxes, paper cups, cereal boxes, newspaper, mail, magazines, office paper, and
paperback books
Glass containers
• Clear, green, and brown glass food and beverage containers
Metal cans & foil
• Aluminum foil and pie plates, food cans, and empty aerosol cans from food and cosmetic
products
Plastic containers
Plastics marked with a #1, 2, or 5 including yogurt cups, milk jugs, and detergent bottles.
No black plastic
Link here to what is NOT accepted and how to dispose of it: http/www.tompkinscountynygov AII-
Departments Recycling-Materials-Management/Recycling-and-Composting/Curbside-Recycling
CELEBRATE AGRICULTURE AND LOCAL FOOD AT TOMPKINS COUNTY OPEN FARM DAY
10 am-3 pm, Sunday, August 9
Join CCE Tompkins and families from around the county at for Tompkins County Open Farm Day, a
celebration of farms and farmers in our county! This year's Open Farm Day focuses on the west half of the
county and features farms in Newfield, Trumansburg, Ulysses, Enfield, and Ithaca. Come visit our farms as
they open their gates to the public and teach us all about what it takes day-to-day to produce food for our
community. Open Farm Day is free, family -friendly, and open to all! Thank you to Tompkins Count Soil &
Water District for helping to sponsor this event.
This year's Open Farm Day includes:
• Dirtbaby Farm, 3383 Colegrove Rd, Trumansburg. Diversified vegetables and unusual flowers
for CSA and markets.
• Glenwood Farm, 1084 Glenwood Heights Rd, Ithaca. 6th generation bison operation with
apiary.
• Groundswell Center for Food & Farming, 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca. Incubator farm and
educational farm -focused on new farmers and food justice.
• Kestrel Perch, a project of New Roots Charter School, 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca (open
10am-2pm). Small scale berry farm primarily run and managed by students.
• Littletree Orchards, 345 Shaffer Rd, Newfield. Family -owned apple orchard with u-pick and
apple -based products.
• Oeschner Farms, 1045 Trumbulls Corners Rd, Newfield. Large organic grain operation and
local flour mill.
• Ramble On Farm, 3383 Colegrove Rd, Trumansburg. Agroforestry operation with large
chestnut plantings and event space.
• Springweather Farm, 68 Weatherby Rd, Trumansburg. Regenerative, organic family dairy
farm.
• Three Story Farm, 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca. Small agroforestry operation and native
plant nursery.
Find info and updates at CCETompkins.org_
SENATOR LEA WEBB'S UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Teacher Supply Drive- through Aug. 10
o Ulysses Philomathic Library is a drop-off site
• Educators can apply to Rural School Leadership Academy by Aug. 13
• Utility "Know Your Rights" Webinar- Aug. 17 from 6:30-8:30pm
o Understand your bills
o Learn your rights
o Identify agencies that can help you
• Summer Reading Initiative- through Aug. 21
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS:
The Ulysses Town Board invites community organizations offering services contributing to the health,
safety, and welfare of Town of Ulysses citizens to apply for funds for 2027.
Historically, organizations have requested funding between $500 and $5,000, and have provided senior
services, arts programs, recreation, and more.
The submission deadline is August 9th, 2026.
Link to application: httpal/www.townofuly. sesny gov/ cros/docs/2027-Budget-Community-Org=
Funding-Application-Town-of-Ulysses-v2.pdf
Requests will be reviewed as the Town prepares the 2027 budget; please note that funding is not
guaranteed. Applicants may be asked to give a brief presentation to Town Board members. Funding
notifications will be emailed after passage of the Town's final budget in November.
For more information about the application, contact Teressa Naylor, 2nd Deputy Supervisor, at
tna.y or@townofulyssesny gov or call (607)387-5767 ext. 235.
THANKS FOR READING TO THE END!
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Thx
Best,
Carissa Parlato, CIVIC (Certified Municipal Clerk), RMC (Registered Municipal Clerk)
Ulysses Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Records Manager, Notary Public
10Elm St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
(607)387-5767, ext. 221
Hours: M-F, 10am-3pm (or by appointment)
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