Traffic Ticket Reduction Information

Notice to Recipients of Vehicle and Traffic Law Citations

Traffic tickets are not handled by phone or by mail

as of November 1, 2013

If you have received a traffic ticket in Madison County you have three options:

1. Plead guilty and the Court will assess the fin...

What Every Homeowner needs to Know about Radon

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by decaying uranium that you cannot see or smell. Breathing in high levels of radon gas can cause lung cancer over time. Radon gas is present in nearly all soils, and very low levels of radon are fou...

Weekly Flu and Disease Surveillance Report

Learn what illnesses are being watched in your community and know what illnesses are going around.

Reports are published weekly from November-May and monthly from June-October. Find and view recent and previous disease surveillance reports.

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Free Water Testing of Private Drinking Water Systems

40% of homes on a private onsite water system, like a well, are estimated to be vulnerable to contamination in Madison County. This water can have harmful germs or other contaminants while still looking, smelling, and tasting fine. Test your water regular...

Use this interactive tool.

February 2019 SNAP Benefits Change

Because of the federal shutdown, most SNAP recipients will receive their February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early.

If you received a SNAP benefit in January and were scheduled to receive SNAP in February, your February benef...

Message from Madison County Chairman

Once a month Chairman John M. Becker gives the residents of Madison County an update on what is going on around the County.  

Madison County Announces funding for School Patrol Officers

Madison County Announces funding for School Patrol Officers

Wampsville, NY – When the Madison County Board of Supervisors adopted a $122 million budget on December 4, 2018 it included funding for School Patrol Officers (SPO). 

The County has agreed...

Final Steel Beam Placed in County Courthouse Renovation

Madison County Courthouse Topping Out Ceremony

On October 10, 2018, a Topping Out Ceremony was held at the Madison County Courthouse.  Members of the Madison County Board of Supervisors, County Judges, and the Contractors and staff who have all be...

Delphi Falls County Park has soft opening

Madison County’s newest park, Delphi Falls County Park, is open and has already hosted its first wedding.  Allie Drexler, of Delphi Falls, and Travis Drexler, of Fabius, tied the knot on August 8, 2018 at the base of the lower falls.

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The Eagle has Landed!

The Eagle has Landed: Madison County receives new sculpture

The Eagle has landed! Today, Madison County received its brand new stainless steel eagle sculpture that will replace the current fiberglass eagle that is perched above the courthouse steps.

The Eag...

Madison County Customer Satisfaction Survey Results

Madison County's Success Plan is aimed at providing an equal balance of quality services and value to taxpayers.  With that in mind the County was charged with surveying the community on satisfaction of County services.  The res...

New Temporary Public Entrance for County Office Building #4

Beginning Wednesday, July 11th, there will be a new temporary public entrance for County Office Building (Building #4). The main entrance will be closed for the completion of the new main entrance to the Courthouse and County Office Building.

The new tempo...

Madison County Success Plan

The Madison County Success Plan is the County's actionable guidebook for achieving goals leading to service excellence. The Board of Supervisors adopted the Success Plan in 2017.

Foster Care

About Foster Care

Foster Care is the temporary service provided to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while in out-of-home care.

Foster homes are needed for all ages, but especially for teens and sibling groups.

Help Us Help Children and F...

Images of Madison County Photo Contest Winners

Board Chairman John M. Becker asked the community to share photos that capture the history, beautiful scenic views, events and everyday life throughout Madison County. A committee reviewed 190 photos that were submitted and selected one winner from each T...

Courthouse Construction Detour

DETOUR: Due to the Madison County Courthouse Construction project to restore and bring the building up to ADA compliance standards, the traffic flow and parking at the County Complex in Wampsville has temporarily been re-constructed. Detour and directiona...

Madison County Shared Services Plan

The Madison County Shared Services Plan was unanimously approved by the Shared Service Panel members that were present for the September 12th vote.The general public was invited to a presentation of the Plan on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the ...

Facts about the Madison County Landfill and ARE Park

Employment Opportunities & Exam Announcements

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Madison County breaks ground on the newest section of the Oneida Rail Trail

Madison County breaks ground on the newest section of the Oneida Rail Trail

July 16, 2018

Contact: Samantha Field (315) 366-2822

[email protected]

City of Oneida - Today the Oneida Rail Trail is one shovel closer to being completed...

Deputy White Promoted

On April 20, 2018, Deputy White was promoted to the rank of Sergeant after 6 years at the Sheriff's Office. Sergeant White has worked in law enforcement for over 10 years where he has been trained in several specialties including, DWI interdiction, Drug R...

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Micah to get body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Micah to get body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Micah will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested In...

Sheriff Hood Lobbies for School Resource Officers

On March 9, 2018, Sheriff Todd Hood lobbied with Sheriffs from across New York State to promote funding for School Resource Officers. The 62 Sheriffs met in Albany with legislators to advocate for the safety of our children.

The goal is to get enough fundi...