Madison County NY Government

06/03/2026

☀️ 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆!

From festivals and antiques to boxing legends and a day along the Erie Canal, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the first half of June.

🧙‍♂️ 𝗢𝘇-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮!
📍 Chittenango
📅 June 5–7
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Chittenango for the world’s largest and longest-running Wizard of Oz-themed festival, featuring rides, food, fireworks, live music, vendors, costume contests, special guests, and more.
Details ➡️ www.oz-stravaganza.com

🛍️ 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻-𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
📍 Route 20, Bouckville & Madison
📅 June 5–7
Shop antiques, collectibles, vintage finds, memorabilia, and more along the scenic Route 20 corridor.
Details ➡️ www.madison-bouckvillepromotions.com

🥊 𝗕𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱
📍 Canastota
📅 June 11–14
Celebrate boxing legends in “Boxing’s Hometown” with a full weekend of events, including ringside talks, fight night, a 5K race, parade, induction ceremony, and more.
Details ➡️ www.ibhof.com

🛶 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗻’ 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹
📍 Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
📅 Saturday, June 13
Enjoy a day of paddling, folk music, traditional crafts, food, and community spirit along the Erie Canal. The festival celebrates canal history while supporting the Chittenango Landing Erie Canal Boat Museum.
Details ➡️ https://chittenangolanding.org/boatfloatnfolk

Whether you’re looking for family fun, local history, antiques, live music, or a full weekend of events, Madison County has something for everyone this June!

06/02/2026

🗳️ 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆

The Madison County Board of Elections is reminding voters of two upcoming elections in June.

𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕛 Polls open from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Village Elections will be held for voters in the Villages of Cazenovia, Hamilton and Morrisville. Voters must be registered by June 5 to vote in the Village Election.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲/𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕕 Polls open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

There will be a State Primary Election for Democratic voters and Local Primary Elections for Republican voters in the Towns of Lincoln, Lenox and Smithfield. To vote in the Primary Election, you must be registered by June 13 and enrolled in the party holding a primary.

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆
📍 St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
551 Sayles St., Oneida

Early Voting Hours:
• Saturday, June 13: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Sunday, June 14: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Monday, June 15: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Tuesday, June 16: 12 PM to 8 PM
• Wednesday, June 17: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Thursday, June 18: 12 PM to 8 PM
• Friday, June 19: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Saturday, June 20: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Sunday, June 21: 9 AM to 5 PM

Voters can verify their registration and enrollment at:
voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/votersearch.aspx

Registration forms and Absentee/Early Vote by Mail application forms are available through the Madison County Board of Elections by calling 315-366-2231 or visiting:
www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/boe

Voters may also visit the Board of Elections Office at:
📍 138 North Court Street, Building #4, Wampsville

Please note: If you have been issued an Absentee or Early Vote by Mail ballot, you are not eligible to vote in person on the machine during Early Voting or on Election Day.

06/01/2026

The Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) will be hosting two participatory budgeting sessions in June to determine how $75,000 will be invested into our communities.

Participatory budgeting brings community members together to share ideas, identify local priorities and develop solutions that reflect what matters most. These sessions are your opportunity to collaborate, connect and turn ideas into real, fundable projects.

Sessions will be on June 3 &4 from 5-7:30 p.m. These are open to the public with no experience required.

Click here to learn more.

Centennial PB: Madison County (Sessions 1 & 2) (In-Person) Date and Time Wed, June 3, 2026 5:00pm - 7:30pm EST Location Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County 100 Eaton St Morrisville, NY 13408 View Map   EVENT DESCRIPTION: This is a 2-day event in Madison County! No prior experience is neede...

05/31/2026

🌟 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆?

Now is a great time to take the next step in your career with Madison County, where your work makes a difference and your future is supported.

𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀:
✅ 𝗧𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
✅ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸 & 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
✅ 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀*
✅ 𝗡𝗬𝗦 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
✅ 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
✅ 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
✅ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰

🔎 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 & 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀:
Current Openings: https://madison-portal.mycivilservice.com
Civil Service Exams: https://madison-portal.mycivilservice.com/exams

✨ New opportunities are added regularly! Check back often and find the role that fits you.



*Hybrid availability varies by position.

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026: Annual WAVEM Memorial Day Ceremony 🇺🇸

For the Annual WAVEM Memorial Day Ceremony, we pause to honor the brave servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Let us remember their courage, their duty, and the freedom they’ve secured for us all.

Join us for the Annual WAVEM Memorial Day Ceremony on
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 In front of the Madison County War Veterans Memorial, next to the Madison County Courthouse

The ceremony will include:
🎶 Stirring performances of the National Anthem and God Bless America
📖 Patriotic essays read by local schoolchildren
🔫 A solemn firing squad salute
🌺 A wreath-laying ceremony
🎺 A moving rendition of Taps will be performed

In-person attendance is welcomed and encouraged. For those who are unable to join us in person, the event will be livestreamed right here on the Madison County page.

Let us come together as a community to remember, reflect, and give thanks. 🇺🇸

05/28/2026

🌷 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁

As we move through spring, our Facilities and Maintenance Department has been hard at work caring for the landscaping around the County Office Building.

From planting and mulching to keeping our grounds clean and welcoming, their work helps create a beautiful first impression for residents, visitors and employees alike.

A big thank you to our Facilities and Maintenance team for everything they do, not only during the spring season, but all year long to keep Madison County’s buildings and grounds safe, clean and looking great. 🌱

We appreciate you!

05/27/2026

💚 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵

Mental health matters in every part of our community, in our homes, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and daily lives.

This month is a reminder to check in on yourself, check in on the people around you, and remember that asking for help is a sign of strength. You never know what someone may be carrying, and even a small act of kindness can make a difference.

If you are struggling, here are a few simple steps that may help:

✅ 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. You do not have to carry everything alone.

✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸. Fresh air, movement, and a change of scenery can help reset your mind.

✅ 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻. Rest is not weakness. It is part of taking care of yourself.

✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁. Support is available, and you are not alone.

Together, we can help make Madison County a place where people feel seen, supported, and encouraged to speak up when they need help.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, our crisis line is available 24/7. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟯𝟭𝟱-𝟯𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟯𝟮𝟳 (𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝟭) 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁/𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟴𝟴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.

05/26/2026

A well-deserved recognition for Madison County EMS! 🚑

During EMS Week, Madison County EMS was named the 2025 EMS Agency of the Year, with Director Jenna Illingworth receiving the 2025 EMS Leadership Award and Paramedic Supervisor Jeremy Williams receiving the 2025 EMS Educator of the Year Award.

Congratulations to the entire team, including all of the providers who were nominated. We are grateful for the dedication, professionalism, and compassion you bring to Madison County every day.

05/26/2026

**Update: As of 5/29 this clinic is FULL. Registration for the July 22 clinic at the Madison County Highway Garage in Eaton is now open.
https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/440/Pet-Rabies-Immunization-Clinics

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 🐾

Madison County’s first drive-thru rabies clinic is:
📆 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕓 4pm – 7pm
📍 Oneida High School • 560 Seneca St, Oneida, NY

Clinics are by appointment. Don’t wait! Secure your pet’s appointment now.
➡️GO TO: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/440/Rabies-Clinics.

• Free to Madison County residents – however a $7 dollar donation per pet is appreciated
• Out of County pet owners are limited to four (4) pets per household
• All animals must be properly restrained (leash and collar/harness or cage/pet carrier)
• Proof of prior vaccination is required to qualify for a 3-year certificate.
• A vehicle is not required to participate.

For more information, call 315-366-2361, option 1.

Download our Madison County Public Health App (NY) for monthly clinic reminders, health information, and alerts: https://apps.myocv.com/share/a89913163

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