Madison County NY Government

Today is National dress up your pet day! We could all use a good smile and a break from all the negativity. Show us pictures of your dressed up pets!

Everything is happening at a very fast pace these days and we are all feeling the effects of all that 2020 has brought. It is of the utmost importance that we are all doing everything that we can to take care of ourselves. Taking care of your mental and physical health is extremely important, so we ask you, have you taken a break yet today? Have you eaten anything, or had some water? What about gotten up and away from your workspace for a few minutes? If you have not done so ...yet today, please do so now. Take a break, get something to eat or drink some water. Give your mind and body a break so you can hit the refresh button. If you or someone you care about is going through a difficult time, please take advantage of these resources: The Madison County Mental Health Department has a 24-hours a day crisis line at (315) 366-2327. New York State also has a free mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 (please call for appointment).

If you are looking for information on how you can pay your 2021 property taxes you can look up your bill at https://property.madisoncounty.ny.gov/imateweb/search.aspx. To pay your taxes please either contact your local Town Clerk or if you normally pay with the County contact the Treasurer’s Office and Real Property Department by calling 315-366-2371 or visit: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/171/Treasurer. The Treasury Department is still staffed Monday through Friday from ...8:00 AM to 4:00 PM excluding holidays and will be taking appointments for individuals to pay their property taxes. To make an appointment between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, please call 315-366-2371. . Please note that paying with cash is strongly discouraged. Payment(s) can be mailed to Madison County Treasurer, PO Box 665, 138 N Court Street, Wampsville NY 13163. Receipts are always mailed back. Payment for taxes can also be made online, with additional fees at https://pay.xpress-pay.com/?org=1384C299753E40C. If you wish to drop off your payment, there will be a lock box located at the Sheriff’s station at the main entrance of the County Office Building. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department will put the envelope in the slot of the lock box and cannot assist anyone in any other way.

We here at Madison County are saddened to hear about the passing of Former New York State Assemblyman William "Bill" Magee. He served Madison County for nearly three decades as an Assemblyman, and prior to that as the Town Supervisor in Nelson. "Bills commitment to our community and the people of Madison County as Supervisor and Assemblyman will be remembered long after his passing," said Chairman John M. Becker. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time."

Are you looking for something to do keep you active through the winter months? Take a look at Madison County Tourism’s website by visiting: https://www.madisontourism.com/ There you can find suggestions of places to visit in Madison County to enjoy winter activities. This includes trails for cross country skiing, show shoeing or snowmobiling as well as places you can go ice fishing!

Please note that due to the New Year's Holiday, this week's testing site is moved to Wednesday, December 30, 2020. SUNY Upstate Medical University has moved their mobile COVID testing clinic indoors through the winter months. Testing is free but appointments are required. Call to make your appointment today. The next walk-thru testing clinic will be held on:... , 138 N. Court Street, Building 4 (DMV Building) Wampsville, NY 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Individuals who would like to be tested should -- . High call volumes may result in long hold times. We thank you for your patience while holding on the line. If you leave a message for a call back, please note a call back could take up to two weeks. For more information on future testing dates and locations, please visit https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/COVID-19-Testing

Recently the Onondaga Historical Association sent our County Historian Matt Urtz a series of large photo negatives labeled "Madison County." The images are aerial photos from the mid-20th century. This week's image is looking northwest at the Village of Morrisville. Check out the Madison County, NY Historian page each week to see a new image that has been identified from the negatives!

SUNY Upstate Medical University has moved their mobile COVID testing clinic indoors through the winter months. Testing is free but appointments are required. Call to make your appointment today. The next walk-thru testing clinic will be held on: , ... 138 N. Court Street, Building 4 (DMV Building) Wampsville, NY 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Individuals who would like to be tested should -- . High call volumes may result in long hold times. We thank you for your patience while holding on the line. If you leave a message for a call back, please note a call back could take up to two weeks. For more information on future testing dates and locations, please visit https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/COVID-19-Testing

When the time comes to take down the tree, don't forget to compost your tree and wreaths. Remove all lights and ornaments before dropping off your tree to one of our transfer stations. Or, if you know of a local organization collecting trees, let us know in the comments! Follow Madison County Solid Waste & Recycling for more information or visit https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2367/Solid-Waste... For other holiday recycling tips, visit: www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2671/Holiday-Recycling-101

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Wampsville Village Hall this Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 1:00 - 6:00 PM. If you are interested in donating, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org to make an appointment today!

Madison County is currently looking for an Environmental Compliance Coordinator. This is a full time position responsible for coordinating, overseeing and implementing an organized management system for landfill and transfer station compliance for the Madison County Solid Waste Department. If you are interested in applying for this position, , .... For more information on this position and to apply, please visit https://madison-portal.mycivilservice.com

Are you struggling trying to keep your sanity throughout COVID-19? Just remember that amidst all of this chaos and panic, there’s YOU. Your heart, your needs, your spirit and your wellbeing. Keep in mind that there are plenty of ways to cut yourself some slack and refocus to give yourself a break. 1. - Both staying connected and up to date on the world wide pandemic is important yes, but it is so easy to get caught up in the... chaos that you end up feeling discouraged and scared. 2. - This does not have to be a huge endeavor. Find a reason to step outside at least once a day. Check the mail, take out the garbage, or take the dog for a short walk. Space chores throughout the day so that you get fresh air and a fresh perspective periodically rather than all at once. 3. - Stress can lower your immune system, affect your sleep and create tension in your body. Meditation and mindfulness exercises are small ways that you can reduce your stress levels. 4. - Working from home? Be sure to set up a work space that is separate from your living area/ family space if you can. Stick to your work hours and try not to exceed that schedule. If you or someone you care about is going through a difficult time, please take advantage of these resources: The Madison County Mental Health Department has a 24-hours a day crisis line at (315) 366-2327. New York State also has a free mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 (please call for appointment).

A reminder that SUNY Upstate Medical University is bringing their mobile COVID testing clinic back to Wampsville, NY this week! Testing is free but appointments are required. Call to make your appointment today. , 138 N. Court Street... Wampsville, NY 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Individuals who would like to be tested should -- . We understand that recently there have been extensive wait times when calling to make your appointment. We ask that you please remain patient and stay on the line. Time slots are filling up quickly and the best way to ensure an appointment is to remain on the line in the order you called. We thank you for your patience.

Please check out this video for the latest information from Madison County on COVID-19. As of this morning we have: 381 Active 1,436 Total... 1,033 Recovered 23 Deaths Of those 381 active cases, 41 are in our nursing homes. There are 23 Madison County residents that are hospitalized, including 6 who are residents from our nursing homes. Our system is overwhelmed and that will continue. , : https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov//Positive-and-Close-Conta

Our biggest defense against COVID-19 is a vaccine. In the coming days, the FDA is expected to approve the vaccine, and then a New York State review panel will review it as well. By next week, hospitals and nursing homes across the state will begin receiving the first vaccine shipments for distribution. We know many people have questions about the vaccine. We here at Madison County will be doing our best to keep you informed about the vaccine and its as well as about the di...stribution process. Please watch this video message from Dr. Seelan Newton, Madison County Department of Health Medical Director, as he begins to answer some questions surrounding the vaccine. Check out this FAQ from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html. Additional information will be coming out in the coming days and weeks from NYS and the federal government. We will work hard to keep our community informed.

Early Voting begins , , , and will be available through Sunday, November 1. Madison County residents can Vote early in the Lobby of the Madison County Office Building, 138 North Court Street, Wampsville NY 13163, First Floor, Building #4. Hours for Early Voting will be:... o Saturday, October 24th 9am to 2pm o Sunday, October 25th 9am to 2pm o Monday, October 26th 9am to 5pm o Tuesday, October 27th 12pm to 8pm o Wednesday, October 28th 9am to 5pm o Thursday, October 29th 12pm to 8 pm o Friday, October 30th 9am to 5pm o Saturday, October 31st 9am to 2pm o Sunday, November 1st 9am to 2pm For more information, please visit www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/boe

Madison County is currently looking for a Senior Highway Crew Supervisor. This is a full time position and is responsible for supervising the activities of work crews involved in highway, bridge construction and maintenance. , . If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit: https://madison-portal.mycivilservice.com ... To mail in an application, please download an application from: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/301/Personnel-Forms. Once completed, please mail your application to: Madison County Personnel Department P.O. Box 636 Wampsville, NY 13163

October is Archives Month. While this year's tradition may be a little different, our County Historian, Matt Urtz has thought of a creative way to make the best of it. Recently, Matt visited the village of Morrisville, watch the video below to learn more! To find out more about the history of Madison County, follow the Madison County, NY Historian facebook page to see what else he has in store for this month.

The Madison County Career Center can assist you with your job hunting needs. If you need assistance with Career Counseling, Training Opportunities, interview taking tips or help with building your resume, our Career Center is something you should look into. If you are interested in seeing what the Madison County Career Center has to offer you, then please call 315-363-2400 to schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor today. The Career Center is located in the Human Services Building at 133 North Court Street Wampsville, NY.

Madison County Health Department is hosting a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic at the Firemen’s Fairgrounds, 1579 Mechanic St., DeRuyter on Monday, October 26 from 10 am to 3 pm. Call the Health Department at 315-366-2848 to make your appointment today. Please have your health insurance card ready. Everyone must wear a face covering at the clinic and all COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed to protect the public and staff. Visit the Madison County Health Department website for more information at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/1679/Influenza.

A Corrections Officer Exam for the Madison County Sheriff's Office - NY has been scheduled for December 5, 2020. , , .. For more information and to apply online, visit: https://madison-portal.mycivilservice.com/. Please note that $15.00 application fee *plus $1.00 surcharge is required for credit or debit card payments. Mail-in applications can be downloaded from the Personnel Department’s website at: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/301/Personnel-Forms. They must include a $15.00 money order made payable to Madison County Treasurer. Cash or checks are not accepted.

We here in Madison County are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of DeRuyter, New York Town Supervisor, Frederick Lawrence. Fred filled the role of Town Supervisor of DeRuyter in January 2020 and served as a member of the Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee, Highway, Buildings and Grounds Committee and Public Utility Services Committee. Fred will long be remembered for his dedicated service to Madison County and the Town of DeRuyter as well as his numerous contributions to our community. The Madison County Board of Supervisors express their deepest sympathy to his family in their time of bereavement.

From October through March, doctors' offices, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms are flooded with patients sick with the flu. People age 65 and older, children younger than 5 years, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions like diabetes and heart disease are at greatest risk of getting very sick from the flu. While everyone age 6 months and older should get a flu shot, it is especially important for these high-risk groups to get vaccinated against the f...lu. The good news is that with a flu shot, people who are young and healthy can help protect people in these high-risk groups from the flu. The more people are vaccinated for the flu, the less likely it is for the disease to be spread to others. With COVID-19 also spreading, getting a flu shot is more important than ever to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Even while wearing a face mask, make sure you and your family wash your hands often and get a flu shot. To protect your family from COVID-19, limit the number of people you all come into close contact with. (Source: CDC) Call your doctor’s office, stop by your local pharmacy, or call the Madison County Health Department to make appointment to get your flu shot at 315-366-2848. For more information, visit https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/1679/Influenza.

Early Voting begins this Saturday, October 24, 2020 and will be available through Sunday, November 1. Early Voting will be available in the Lobby of the Madison County Office Building, 138 North Court Street, Wampsville NY 13163, first floor building #4. Hours for Early Voting will be:... o Saturday, October 24th 9am to 2pm o Sunday, October 25th 9am to 2pm o Monday, October 26th 9am to 5pm o Tuesday, October 27th 12pm to 8pm o Wednesday, October 28th 9am to 5pm o Thursday, October 29th 12pm to 8 pm o Friday, October 30th 9am to 5pm o Saturday, October 31st 9am to 2pm o Sunday, November 1st 9am to 2pm For more information, please visit www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/boe

Madison County Health Department is hosting a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Brookfield on Friday, October 23 from 10 am to 3 pm. Call the Health Department at 315-366-2848 to make your appointment today. Please have your health insurance card ready. Everyone must wear a face covering at the clinic and all COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed to protect the public and staff. Visit the Madison County Health Department website for more information at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/1679/Influenza.

We would like to honor one of our employees, Roger LaTour, for his 50 years of service to Madison County and its residents. Roger works in our Probation Department and started with the County in 1970. After a few years with the Department of Social Services, Roger moved to the Probation Department, first as a probation officer and then a Senior Probation Officer. He has now been a Probation Supervisor for over 20 years. Roger is known as the grammarian of the department. He ...sets exacting standards for correcting the written work of the officers! (Always in green ink!). Thank you Roger for your service! Photo - County Administrator Mark Scimone presenting Roger LaTour with his 50 year employee recognition gift

A reminder that SUNY Upstate Medical University is bringing their mobile COVID testing clinic to Cazenovia, NY this week and back to Wampsville, NY next week! Testing is free but appointments are required. Call to make your appointment today. , , Riverside Drive (off Mill St.)... Cazenovia, NY 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM , 138 N. Court Street Wampsville, NY 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Individuals who would like to be tested should -- .