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...

Protecting your Family from Lyme Disease in your yard

The Madison County Health Department and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County are proud to present informational sessions on “Protecting your family from Lyme Disease in your yard”. 

Lyme and other tickborne diseases...

We Need Your Feedback!

You are invited take a quick 5 minute survey. Share your vision of what a healthy community means to you to help guide plans and actions in Madison County for the next five years.

Monthly 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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School is back in session

For immediate release:

September 4^th, 2018

Wampsville, NY -  The Madison County Sheriff’s Office would like to advise motorists to drive with caution as we begin the 2018-2019 school year.  Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed when...

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.

&am...

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...

Get your E-ZPass at the DMV

The Madison County Clerk’s Office announced today that you are able to purchase E-ZPass On-the-Go tags at the Madison County DMV. 

In his State of the State Address earlier this year, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo touted that the ...

Courthouse has a new copper dome

Last week, construction crews working on the renovations of the County Courthouse took down the scaffolding around the dome, and now on full display is a new copper dome.

The Dome for years was painted gold and would require maintenance every few years. Cr...

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...

Madison County is all the buzz...

Madison County was recently featured in three periodicals from Albany, Saratoga and Ottawa. Check out what each had to say about the great history and natural beauty of our area. 

June 28, 2018 - "All roads lead to Oz" - The Daily Gazett...

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...

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...

Photo Contest Calendar Sale

2018-2019 Images of Madison County Calendars

Madison County is offering the Images of Madison County calendars that were created for the photo contest winners to the public. The 18-month calendars are $5.00 each with proceeds going the the Madison County E...

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 is all the buzz...

June 28, 2018 - "All roads lead to Oz" - The Daily Gazette

June 2018 - "From the Erie Canal to the Land of Oz: History is alive in central New York" - Ottawa Fifty-Five Plus 

June 2018 - "And then there's to the West of it ...

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...

School is back in session

For immediate release:

September 4^th, 2018

Wampsville, NY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office would like to advise motorists to drive with caution as we begin the 2018-2019 school year.  Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed when...

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...

Nominations Sought

The Madison County War Veterans Memorial Corporation is seeking nominations for their Madison County Veterans Of The Year program. Nomination forms are available at the below link and in our office. You may also contact our office to have nominat...