HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04 Newsletter Photo, taken atop Sapsucker Water Tank, courtesy of Travis Mills
Town of Ithaca’s West Hill Community Garden
2022 Season begins Now. Plots are available.
Garden Plot Applications are available at Linderman Creek’s Office, Town Hall or on the Garden
Website www.westhillcommunitygarden.com. The 2022 fee is $20 per 20x20 plot with a maximum of 2
plots per household. Applications should be submitted to the Town Clerk, with applicable fee, by June 1st
or as soon as possible. Remaining plots will become available in mid-June for those wanting more than 2
plots.
Questions? contact Erica Dawson, Garden Council Chair at whgardencouncil@gmail.com
Town Outdoor Recreation
The Town maintains many parks, playfields, and trails for our residents to enjoy and get active.
This pamphlet shows what types of activities and equipment, or structures are available at each location.
Check them out! Parks & Trails
Did you know the Town also makes a large contribution to the City of Ithaca each year to help support
Stewart Park facilities and Cass Park Skating & Swimming programs for which discounted passes are
available for Town residents?
Town of Ithaca Bicentennial Celebration – Ithaca Festival Parade
We are excited to be able to commemorate our Bicentennial in the Festival this year to showcase our
Pride in the Town and celebrate. Like so many other special moments, it was delayed, but we will be out
in full force with a Town of Ithaca; Past, Present & Future float.
For our 175th Anniversary, the Town installed many Historical Markers throughout our community.
Please take a moment to check them out.
Listing of Historical Markers in the Town
REMINDERS –
Tompkins County SIREN allows residents to receive alerts via phone, text and email, and answer poll
questions that will give local officials critical information during emergency situations. Individuals who
are signed up for alerts can also receive reliable information about the county’s COVID-19 response and
other public health notifications.
People who were previously signed up for Swift911will be automatically enrolled in the new system.
However, they are encouraged to create a profile in the new platform. Residents of Tompkins County who
were not previously signed up for Swift911 should sign up for free at: SIREN or by texting SIREN to
67283. They may also register by contacting the Department of Emergency Response at (607) 266-
2633, or email SIREN@tompkins-co.org.
WATER/SEWER eBILLING
eBilling for water/sewer debuted in December and we received a lot of feedback, thank you. The
majority of comments were regarding the usage details found on the printed green cards not being in the
notification. eBilling notification is just that, a notification that your bill is generated. If you want to see
the details of your usage, you sign into your account and you can see a LOT of information; comparison
by year, usage, past payments and more. Sign up today at https://www.boltonpoint.org/ebilling.
New Mailing Address and Payment Option
Please mail your payment to Town of Ithaca, P.O. Box 7143, Ithaca, NY 14851
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT OPTION NOW AVAILABLE! (ACH)
This is separate from the eBilling program/platform run through Bolton Point and is a Town of Ithaca
function. An enrollment form can be found here FORM, and you will need your W/S account number
and the typical banking and routing information and attached voided check. Payments will be withdrawn
between the 10th and 15th of the billing cycle. Contact Debby Kelley at dkelley@town.ithaca.ny.us with
any questions.
TOMPKINS COUNTY
RABIES CLINIC
Lansing Fire Station, 80 Ridge Rd, Lansing
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
6 PM to 8 PM – Preregistration Required
Reminder, The Joint Youth Commission is looking for your input and ideas about the needs of our youths
in areas of employment and development programs. The JYC asks for your input every few years ensure
they are concentrating their efforts and funding in the areas that will best serve the youth in our
communities. Please take a moment to share your input and tell your neighbors. Survey
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Learning Web
Call or Text 607-301-3666 for Links
Monday, April 25th 4:30 – 5:30 Chemistry Tour with Professor Mike Haaf at the Ithaca College Center
for Natural Sciences.
Wednesday, May 27th 4:30 Virtual Conversation on Physical Therapy with an outpatient PT, an acute
care PT, an inpatient rehab PT, and an occupational Therapist.
Wednesday, May 4th 4:00 In-person conversation with local author Nancy Ohlin at Buffalo Street Books.
Become a Member of the Tompkins County Youth Services Board Today!
The Board is responsible for reviewing and evaluating proposals, programs, staffing and budgeting and
making recommendations to the Tompkins County Department of Youth Services and exploring ways to
address concerns and issues affecting our young people.
Meetings are the last Monday of the month, 5:00 to 6:30 pm. at the Human Services Building.
Contact Kate Shanks-Booth today, (607) 274-5310 or visit http://tompkinscountyny.gov/youth/board
Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS)
Town Supervisor Rod Howe was present for the ceremonial groundbreaking and announcement of $8.5M
federal funding for the project. CHESS will be “pushing cutting edge research the rest of the world will
follow and needs.”
The synchrotron is a particle accelerator where high-energy electrons are made to travel rapidly around
which produces an intense beam of light, resulting in incredibly powerful x-rays, allowing scientists to
study things at the atomic level.
The project was granted Site Plan Approval by the Town’s Planning Board and received variances from
the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals and is in the permitting process.
ENGINEERING EFFORTS
The Scoop
Forest Home Walkway Improvements Project: Forest Home Walkway is currently closed.
Improvements and reconstruction are slated to begin within the next 4 to 6 weeks. Minor traffic
alterations and lane closures at various points throughout the project are expected with target completion
of the project and reopening of the Walkway in late summer.
Campbell Avenue, Hopkins Place Water Systems Improvement Project: Contractors will return in the
next 2-6 weeks to complete installation of guiderail and final restoration work. Minor traffic alterations
and lane closures on both Campbell Ave and Hopkins Pl are anticipated.
King Rd East Water Main Extension Project: Beginning on or about May 9th. Work will be along Troy
Rd and King Rd E, as well as within the South Woods Subdivision. Temporary lane closures will happen
daily with the target for completion in late summer.
CLERKS CORNER …
March’s “Luck of the Irish” Fun …
SPRING … although supply chain restrictions delayed
the January snow until yesterday….
Our lobby tree was decorated with spring pastels,
bunnies and other furry friends to get us in the spirit for
better weather.
The week of May 1st will be our second Annual Run
for the Roses/Derby Week and our lobby will be
decked out for the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown,
with Derby hats and fascinators for anyone to join in
for a glamour shot in the lobby or Clerk’s Office.
Whatever will we think of next …….hmmmm