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Home My WebLink About2026-08-21 enewsletterdt Outlook Ulysses Updates for 8/21/26 From town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com <town-of-ulysses@googleg roups.com> on behalf of Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.derk@gmail.com> Date Fri 8/21/2026 4:45 PM To Google Groups <town-of-ulysses@googlegroups.com> Happy Friday, Ulysses! IN THIS WEEK'S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER: Measles on the Rise Food Pantry & Cancer Screening Trumansburg Fair Next Week Join a Town Committee Upcoming Meetings TCAT Public Outreach Sessions MEASLES CASES ON RISE IN NEIGHBORING COUNTIES: Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community that measles cases are on the rise in neighboring counties, including Tioga and Seneca Counties. Measles is a highly contagious virus and spreads rapidly among those who are unvaccinated. Being unvaccinated increases risks for severe complications, hospitalization and death. Those most at risk of infection include unvaccinated infants, children or adults (excluding those who were born before 1957, who are considered immune), pregnant persons, and those with weakened immune systems. TCWH urges everyone to be vaccinated against measles. A complete vaccination (two -dose series of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine) is safe and effective at preventing infection. The measles virus is easily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or by direct contact with a contaminated surface. Symptoms can take from 7 days up to 21 days from exposure to occur. Measles can often be mistaken for other respiratory illnesses, as symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny or congested nose, sore throat and watery eyes. A red and blotchy rash may occur within 3- 5 days following the start of cold -like symptoms, with the rash usually appearing on the face first. The rash may spread down the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet, and spots may join together as they spread. When the rash appears, fever temperatures may rise above 104' Fahrenheit. If you suspect you were exposed to measles, contact our Division of Community Health at 607-274-6604. Post -exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for measles may be given within 72 hours of exposure to prevent infection or lessen the severity of the disease in people who do not have immunity and were exposed to the virus. TCWH advises all who have not been vaccinated against measles or have had only one dose to contact their healthcare provider or our office to get up to date with their vaccinations. Call our office at 607-274- 6604 or visit our website to learn more about Whole Health's Community Health Division and Immunization Clinics: http�l/www.tompkinscountyny.eov/health/immunizations COUNTY LEGISLATOR RACHEL OSTLUNGS' REPORT: https: docs.google.com/document/d 16ybEhDlZUz8U5rbHSGA89hRyosPgFylfvl<f6lpIX900/edit?tab=t.0 UNDERSTANDING THE TOMPKINS COUNTY BUDGET: Tompkins County has developed a budget explainer to help you understand the process, what is included, how it is funded, and who pays for what. https.L/www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/County-Administration/County-Budget-Financial- Information FOOD PANTRY CANCER SCREENING: The Food Pantry is open every other Monday from 3:30-6pm at the Trumansburg Methodist church at 80 E. Main St. The next pantry is on Monday, August 24. https-.Z/www.trumansburgfoodpantry.com A cancer screening (for those who qualify) will be available at Monday's pantry through Cancer Services Program of Cayuga,. Cortland and Tompkins Counties. Call (607)758-5523 for more information. TRUMANSBURG FAIR: The 175th Annual Trumansburg Fair will run from Tuesday, Aug. 25- Sunday, Aug. 30. View details on their webpage at https://www.facebook.com/trumansburgfzCir JOIN A TOWN BOARD OR COMMITTEE!: Be a part of democracy by filling a vacancy on one of our boards or committees: • Tompkins County Youth Services Board —Town representative • Town of Ulysses Board of Zoning Appeals — alternates (2) • Town of Ulysses Planning Board — member (1), alternates (2) For more details or to apply, visit http/www.townofulyssesnygov/pages/current-issues/287/board- committee-vacancies/ UPCOMING MEETINGS: CANCELLED- Regular Town Board meeting- Aug. 25 Town Board meeting- Sept. 8 at 7pm TCAT PUBLIC OUTREACH SESSIONS: TCAT invites riders and community members to attend outreach sessions to share their concerns and ideas about how to improve local public transportation services. Second Session: Sat., Aug. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. Ithaca -Tompkins International Airport (ITH), 1 Culligan Drive, Ithaca, (Conference Room Third Session: (with eRide Ithaca) Sat., Aug. 29 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green St. (Borg-Warner Room East) No RSVP is required. Any questions, please call (607) 277-9388 ext. 1560, or email tcat(@tcatmail.com (please write "public information session") in the subject line. THANKS FOR READING TO THE END! If this has been forwarded to you and you'd like to get it directly in your inbox, please email clerk@townofulyssesny_. gov. 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