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Home My WebLink About2026-09-25 enewsletterbt Outlook Ulysses Updates for 9/25/26 From town -of-ulysses@ goog leg roups.com <town-of-ulysses@ gong leg roups.com> on behalf of Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk <ulysses.clerk@gmail.com> Date Fri 9/25/2026 4:01 PM To Google Groups <town-of-ulysses@goog leg roups.com> Happy Friday, Ulysses! IN THIS WEEK'S ULYSSES NEWSLETTER: Hunting and Fishing Day Part-time Youth Work Delinquent Water Bills BDT Trail Maintenance Adult Rec Programs Upcoming Town mtgs Free Legal Advice for Low -Income Upcoming TC Leg mtgs PROS Art Show Guided Walk Senior Living Expo NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY ON SEPTEMBER 26: From NYS DEC: September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day! Designated by Congress in 1972, the day helps encourage people to experience, understand, and appreciate traditional outdoor sports and recreation and abundant natural resources, while also recognizing hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. Additionally, New York State is hosting a Free Fishing Day on that same Saturday. Free Fishing Days allow participants 16 and older to fish without a freshwater fishing license (children under 16 may always fish without a license). Interested in participating? Check out our HuntFishNY Events page for National Hunting and Fishing Day events near you. You can also find Free Fishing Clinics on the DEC website. PART-TIME YOUTH WORKER NEEDED: The Ulysses Youth Services Dept. is seeking (very) part-time help supervising a drop -in afterschool program in Trumansburg on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, 3-5pm. "Brain Break" is a hangout space for middle school aged youth- we offer snacks, games, creative activities, outdoor activities, movies, and light supervision. The goal is to create a safe, welcoming place for Middle Schoolers to unwind and/or socialize after their busy school day. The position would support primary program leader Tommy Cronin. Must be 18 years or older; compensation $20/hour. For more information, contact Rachel Kennedy at rkennedy-@townofulyssenygov DELINQUENT WATER BILLS: If you are a water user in Town of Ulysses Water District 3 (Jacksonville area), please note that you have until Sept. 30 to pay off any delinquent balance (charges incurred before Aug. 1, 2026). As of Oct. 1, these charges will be sent to Tompkins County to be added to your 2027 Town & County tax bill. Payments can be made in person, by mail (postmark of Sept. 30 accepted), or online at http�pay.waterbill.com/login-ulyssesny. For questions, contact the Clerk's office at (607)387-5797, option #2 or email clerk @town ofu lyssesny,gov BLACK DIAMOND TRAIL MAINTENANCE: NYS Parks will close the Black Diamond Trail between Perry City Rd. and Garrett Rd. from Monday, Sept. 28 - Friday, Oct. 2 for surface paving. During this time, there will be no access to that section of the trail. For more information, visit httpsparks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/ta ghannock-falls-state-park ADULT REC PROGRAMS: Update from Amy Puryear, Ulysses Community Activities Coordinator: Weather is looking great (knock knock on wood) for this 2nd of 3 guided walks put on by the Town of Ulysses this Saturday 9/26. DISGORGED: THE MAKING OF TAUGHANNOCK led by naturalist Kim Bostwick. So much to learn in the most beautiful setting, what more could we ask for?! There are a few spots left, click link for more info & to register. httpsLZLulysses.recdesk.com/CommunityLErogram/Detail? programld=527 Tuesday 9/28 from 6:30 - 8:00pm join us for: MOVE WITH POWER: STRENGTH & MOBILITY FOR PERIMENOPAUSE & BEYOND. Jamie Wolff will lead this event focused on preserving strength and moving well as foundations to healthy living, especially through perimenopause and beyond. Learn the 101 of resistance training, why it matters, and how to move effectively throughout your day. More info here: https: ulysses.recdesk.com/Community Program/Detail?programld=531 On Wednesday 9/30 all are welcome to join ASTROLOGY 101: DISCOVER THE BASICS OF YOUR BIRTH CHART led by Katie Jordan. Curious about astrology and what your zodiac sign really means? Join us for a fun and welcoming Astrology 101 Workshop designed for beginners and intermediate learners alike! Participants will learn the basics of astrology including the signs, planets, and houses. We'll explore how these pieces come together in a birth chart and what they can reveal about personality, strengths, relationships, and life experiences. No prior astrology knowledge is needed —just bring your curiosity and come ready to learn, connect, and discover a little more about yourself and the stars! https. ulysses.recdesl.com/Community Program/Detail?programld=532 Be sure to check out ALL upcoming events, including the COMMUNITY CIDER PRESS & FIBER DYE DAY on Sunday 10/4, a MAKE YOUR OWN MACRAME PLANT HANGER class on Monday 10/5 and a 4-week WRITING WORKSHOP beginning on Thursday 10/8! See here for info and to register for some or all! https: ulysses.recdesk.com/Community Program UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS: Planning Board mtg- Tues., Oct. 6 at 7pm Town Board mtiz- Tues., Oct. 13 at 7pm FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR LOW-INCOME: The Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County will host a no -cost legal walk-in clinic for low-income individuals on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 1pm-5pm in the Borg Warner Room of the Tompkins County Public Library. Come meet with a panel of LawNY attorneys and staff from Legal Assistance of Western New York„ Inc. and the NY-510 Ithaca/Tompkins Continuum of Care to receive free, brief legal advice and connect with counsel about personal housing law questions. UPCOMING TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATURE MEETINGS: • Monday, September 28 @ 10am: Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee • Tuesday, September 29 @ 2:30pm: Ethics Advisory Board • Thursday, October 1 @ 9:30am: Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee • Thursday, October 1 @ 5pm: 2027 County Budget Public Forum To read meeting minutes and see upcoming agendas, visit the Legislature page To watch committee meetings live, visit the YouTube channel "PROS" ART SHOW: Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) invites the community to join for an Art Show showcasing mixed media artwork by individuals engaged in the Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS)_program on Friday, October 2nd, from 5-8pm at the Mental Health Services Building at 201 E. Green St., Ithaca. PROS is a comprehensive recovery -oriented program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The main goal of the program is to help people work on all aspects of their life — social, work, education, housing, finding purpose — when mental health or substance use creates barriers. This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. GUIDED PLANT & BIRD WALK: The Habitat Nature Preserve Advisory Committee will host a plant & bird walk led by Marvin Pritts and Marc Devokaitis on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10am, "rain or shine". Meet at the Habitat Nature Preserve trail head at 23 Salo Dr., Trumansburg NY 14886. The walk is about 0.8 miles and will take about 1 hour. Since parking is limited, leave your car at the Trumansburg Farmers Market and walk to the trail head. RSVP if you can to clerk@townofulyssesnygov For more information on the preserve, visit httpil/www.townofulylsesny.gov/boards/boards-salo- habitat/ 2026 SENIOR LIVING EXPO: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Hotel Ithaca, 222 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca. Join Tompkins County Office for the Aging (COFA) for the 2026 Senior Living Expo, a free informational and promotional event designed to connect older adults, families, caregivers, and community members with programs, services, and resources that support healthy, active, and independent aging. The Expo will feature 30+ local vendors, senior housing providers, and organizations serving older adults throughout Tompkins County. Attendees can learn about resources and options to help individuals age in community —whether at home, in senior housing, or in other supportive settings. 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(a)townofulyssesny. goy. PLEASE NOTE: Please update my email address to clerk@townofulyssesnygov 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�Z/townofulyssesny_gov 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- ulvsses+unsubscribeC�googleg roups.com. To view this discussion visit https.Lgroups.google.com/d/msgid/town-of- ulvsses/CABMwf AY9akzWd8ypuP52cartH2QVFBPpRgGE%2BgbmKg2Cee%2BOg%40mail.gmail.com.