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Home My WebLink About2023-03 Newsletter 2023 Spring Brush and Leaf Pickup Public Works Crews will be picking up brush and bagged yard waste (leaves, pine needles, dead flowers, garden waste, and grass clippings) beginning on Monday, April 17th until finished. All yard waste must be at the roadside by 7 a.m. on April 17th. There are NO second collections or call backs. Roadside collection crews reserve the right to not pick up excessively large volumes of brush or improperly piled materials. Clearing of building lots and hedgerows is beyond a normal amount of material. No vacuum is used and yard waste must be in paper bags, no plastic bags will be picked up. WHAT TO DO • Bag leaves, garden, and other yard waste in biodegradable paper bags. Fill bags and place them on road shoulder. Fold over openings of bags to close – do not staple or tape. 30-gallon bags are available at Agway, Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart, and Wegman’s along with other stores in the area. • Brush should be placed in neat piles going with the flow of traffic so that the chipping trucks can feed the cut ends first. • Brush piles should be no larger than a pickup truck load (approximately 2’ H x 4’ W x 8’ L in size). It is not necessary to cut limbs into small pieces. • Put out limbs no larger than 8 inches in diameter. • Place brush and filled bags of yard waste along road shoulder or at the end of the driveway if no shoulder exists. WHAT NOT TO DO • Do not tie bundles of brush. • Do not place any materials in a ditch. • Do not put out metal, rocks, glass, roots, stumps, or lumber scraps. • Do not put brush and leaf bags out until the week before collection. For more information, please call 273-1656 between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Yard waste drop off for residents is available year-round at the Public Works Facility, 114 Seven Mile Drive, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Sign in at the office first! Town’s Continuing Commitment to Our Green New Deal: Take Part in Electrify Ithaca To meet our Green New Deal decarbonization goal of Net-Zero by 2030 we need to electrify all our buildings. This means replacing fossil fuel infrastructure with electric equivalents such as heat pumps, geo-thermal options, and air sealing to ensure conditioned air is kept indoors. The Town and City have partnered with BlocPower to provide competitive financing for electrification of residential and commercial buildings. Property owners and managers are encouraged to participate. Learn more! www.electrifyIthaca.org Cold-Climate Heat Pumps for Low-Income Rental Units Another great program to help you electrify your home or business! A Sustainable Finger Lakes pilot program to install high-efficiency heat pumps in 100 low-to-moderate income rental units in the Town and the City. This NYSERDA-funded program will provide extra incentives for cold-climate heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electric panel upgrades, insulation, and air sealing. Learn more! Tompkins Weekly article Tompkins County Ag Summit 2023 The Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB) will host this year’s Ag Summit on Friday, March 24 at the Enfield Community Center. Details at https://ccetompkins.org/ Pollinator Preservation Developing a Pollination Garden We’ve heard a lot about the climate crisis, but the biodiversity crisis is deeply linked to climate change. Bees, butterflies, and beetles (to name only a few insects in peril) pollinate plants, enrich the soil and provide a source of protein for species further up the food chain. The impact on a single plant species from a lack of pollination can create a chain effect impacting other species. The Conservation Board will be providing information on how to establish and promote pollinator-friendly habitats and spaces on your property with ideas and tips on a variety of native plants that provide food for the insects that we need to support in their role in the food chain. In order for us to reach as many people as effectively as possible, please take a minute to answer our Pollinator Survey (Only 4 Questions!). We encourage you to share this with your neighbors and friends since providing a “corridor” or “pathway” enables pollinators to efficiently access food and habitat. Town Supported Program Opportunities and Other Events Save the Date ! “The Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' and Deyodi:ho:nǫˀ People and Tutelo Park” -Adding layers of meaning to the land now named Tutelo Park- Tutelo Park on May 6th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hosted by the Town, with input from Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ representatives and other Haudenosaunee nations INFORMATIONAL FLYER COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM Camp Coddington’s CIT Program is open to teens who have experience attending a summer camp, are at least 15 years old, and who are interested in learning leadership and job skills. We focus on development of skills necessary to being a camp counselor; teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving techniques, volunteering, applying and interviewing, and professional development. A portion of the funding for our Counselor in Training program is provided by the Joint Youth Commission, therefore, Youth applicants from the Towns of Ithaca and Caroline and the Villages of Lansing and Cayuga Heights will be given first priority for positions in these programs. Apply online at www.coddingtonroad.org/youth-employment For additional information or questions, please email Jennifer Dean at crccyouthprograms@coddingtonroad.org. Employment Assistance Offered By the Library and Tompkins Workforce NY Trevor Creighton will be on hand through April offering assistance on a variety of topics such as; cover letter and resume writing, navigating online applications, and getting started with the job search process. One-on-One Employment Assistance Thursdays in April, 4:00 to 4:45 pm Fridays in April, 10:00 to 11:00 am Digital Lab Learn more and register HERE Employment Assistance Walk-In Hours Thursdays in April 5:00 to 7:30 pm Local History Room Learn more HERE Questions? Please contact Tom Fredette at tfredette@tcpl.org or 607-272-4557, ext. 271. PRI Exhibit - NY Rocks! Join the Paleontological Research Institute as they celebrate their opening of this year's temporary exhibit at the Museum of the Earth, NY Rocks! Ancient Life of the Empire State. Learn about New York's rich fossil record and discover PRI’s expansive collection, meet Tembea the lungfish and explore the ancient world and life of the Devonian Period. Other News and Events from Around the County: Seeking Public Input Inter-City Bus Hub Development Project The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is seeking as much public input as possible in advocating for an intercity bus hub development project. Read DIA’s message Here. Take the survey Here. Gain an Edge with INHS Home Buyer Classes – Tuesdays, April 4th -25th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Register Home Inspection Class – March 28th 6:30 – 8:30 pm Register Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) – 115 W. Clinton Street - 607-277-4500 The Board of Elections (BOE) has announced a contest to design an “I Voted” sticker in an effort to increase awareness and civic engagement in our youth. Students in grades 9-12 can design and submit original artwork of their “I Voted” sticker through until May 1, 2023. Contest Link for forms and rules. The BOE will compile the top 6 designs and put them to a vote by County residents. The sticker that receives the most votes will be given out during the 2023 General Election. Communities are about relationships, feeling of connectedness, and spirit. Cultivate your sense of community today. Warning: Possible side effects may include… a sense of belonging acceptance shared common values competence connection personal investment success inclusiveness innovation fulfilment culture feeling happier improved self-confidence mental and physical health and wellbeing expand your resume learn something new gain skills and experience FOODNET MEALS ON WHEELS Seeking volunteers to assist with providing healthy meals and interactions at Titus Towers starting this April, weekdays, between 10am – 1pm. Help support our seniors in a meaningful way by being a: Lunchtime Greeter, Social Connections Organizer, or a Meal Server. Contact Foodnet Meals on Wheels at 607-266-9553 or info@foodnet.org for more details. LOVE LIVING AT HOME Is looking for volunteers to assist seniors in the County with transportation to medical appointments and other errands. One way or both, flexible scheduling and no minimum time commitments. Click on the link to apply or contact the office@lovelivingathome.org, 607-319-0162, or APPLY HERE