{"id":109152,"date":"2019-09-20T11:34:54","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T15:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=109152"},"modified":"2019-09-20T11:34:54","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T15:34:54","slug":"news-from-the-county-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=109152","title":{"rendered":"News from the county seat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190417_121532.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190417_121532.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190417_121532.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190417_121532.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190417_121532.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190417_121532.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190417_121532.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public input sought for\nOld Erie Canal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do we enhance the recreation, tourism and economic development\npotential of the Old Erie Canal? That is the question being posed by Madison County,\nthe Department of State and partner communities at a public input meeting 4 to 6\np.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oneida City Hall Council Chambers meeting room (second floor),\n109 N. Main St., Oneida<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting provides the opportunity for the public to provide\ninformation to Madison County and the study team about the corridor and share issues\nor ideas to help revitalize the Old Erie Canal and canal-side communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is part of developing a new land- and water-use plan for the\nOld Erie Canal Corridor through the creation of a Local Waterfront Revitalization\nProgram, a program administered by the state Department of State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Old Erie Canal Corridor follows the Old Erie Canal State\nHistoric Park and includes several canal-side communities including DeWitt, town\nof Manlius, Sullivan, Lenox, Verona, Fayetteville, Chittenango, Canastota, Wampsville,\nthe city of Oneida and Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an open house-style meeting so the public is encouraged\nto drop in anytime during the meeting to learn about the project and share feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Provide overview of Old Erie Canal corridor and local\nwaterfront revitalization program<\/li><li>Display maps of identified assets, amenities and\nresources within the Old Erie Canal Corridor for community feedback<\/li><li>Ask the public for input on potential opportunities\nand project ideas to improve the Old Erie Canal corridor<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, visit madisoncounty.ny.gov\/2274\/LWRP or\ncontact Jamie Kowalczk, Madison County Planning Department, at (315) 366-2378 or\n<a href=\"mailto:Jamie.kowalczk@madisoncounty.ny.gov\">Jamie.kowalczk@madisoncounty.ny.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies\nreceive commendations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4272\" height=\"2848\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sheriff-Commendation-Awards.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sheriff-Commendation-Awards.jpg?w=4272&amp;ssl=1 4272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sheriff-Commendation-Awards.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sheriff-Commendation-Awards.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sheriff-Commendation-Awards.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sheriff-Commendation-Awards.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sheriff-Commendation-Awards.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sheriff-Commendation-Awards.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pictured from left are Sheriff Todd Hood, Deputy Krystyna Rotella, Corporal Michael Currier,<\/em> <em>Undersheriff R.J. Lenhart and Capt. William Wilcox.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two members of the Madison County Sheriff\u2019s Office received commendations\nfor work leading to the Madison County Sheriff\u2019s Office Criminal Division obtaining\nstate Division of Criminal Justice Services accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Krystyna Rotella received a divisional commendation for\nher assistance with obtaining DCJS accreditation. She tested policy and procedure,\nhelped prepare others involved and worked directly with the assessment team that\nlead to receiving the distinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corporal Michael Currier received a Sheriff\u2019s Office commendation\nfor being the accreditation manager for the Sheriff\u2019s Office that led to receiving\nthe DCJS accreditation. He coordinated the entire process, made sure all standards\nwere in compliance and did so in less than a year. He not only worked to maintain\ncompliance for the Correctional Division accreditation, but also learned the criminal\nrequirements during that time. His management of this program led to first-assessment\napproval that is accomplished less than 20 percent of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, they helped the MCSO become the 157th agency to receive\naccreditation in New York Sept. 5, 2019.<br>\nAccreditation is granted by the state Law Enforcement Accreditation Council for\nfive years. To continue in the program, the agency must submit a new application\nnear the end of their five-year period of accreditation. There are more than 500\nlaw enforcement agencies in New York; only 157 are accredited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department of Solid Waste\nto host two document-shredding events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Madison County Department of Solid Waste invites residents\nto attend their free fall document shredding events this October. There will be\ntwo shredding events, one held in the northern area of Madison County and then in\nthe south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, from 8 to 11 a.m., Buyea Road residential\nstation, 6666 Buyea Road, Lincoln<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, from 8 to 11 a.m., Parry\u2019s, Hamilton,\n100 Utica St., Hamilton (parking lot)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents may bring up to four filing boxes of personal and confidential\ndocuments to be shredded and recycled. Medical documents, bank information, tax\nrecords and other paperwork containing account numbers or private details are ideal\nfor drop-off. Magazines, junk mail, phone books, photographs and business waste\nwill not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on this or other events, visit madisoncountyrecycles.ny.gov\nor visit the Madison County Solid Waste and Recycling Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are you Prepared? Office of Emergency Management and Communications\ndiscusses National Preparedness Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready if a disaster or emergency happened today? September\nis National Preparedness Month and the Office of Emergency Management and\nCommunications wants to remind residents to be prepared, not scared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With severe storms, flooding and power outages a real possibility\nno matter the time of year, there is no better time than the present for Madison\nCounty residents to make sure they are prepared in case of an emergency. According\nto the Federal Emergency Management Agency, residents need to be prepared to be\nself-reliant during an emergency for three days without utilities and electricity,\nwater service, fuel, access to a supermarket or local services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn recent years we have seen an increase in frequency of natural\ndisasters across the country,\u201d said Ted Halpin, director of Madison County Office\nof Emergency Management and Communications. \u201cEven here in Madison County we have\nbeen faced with severe flooding, tornadoes, and major snow storms. National Preparedness\nMonth is an ideal time for all residents to revisit their emergency preparedness\nefforts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try to keep in mind these four steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be informed about emergencies that could happen in your community, and identify sources of information in your community that will be helpful before, during and after an emergency.<ul><li>Visit OEMC Facebook and Twitter pages <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PrepareRespondRecover\/\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/PrepareRespondRecover\/<\/a> or @MadisonCoNY_EM<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Make a plan for what to do in an emergency. <ul><li>Don\u2019t forget to get your children involved, and consider the needs of your pets.       <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Build an emergency supply kit.<ul><li>Be sure to include items like water, food and medicine to last you three to seven days.<\/li><li>Include cash and snap photos of important documents.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Get involved.<ul><li>Check in with your neighbors<\/li><li>Take classes in lifesaving skills<\/li><li>Register online to receive emergency alerts via NYAlert. Visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/alert.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">alert.ny.gov<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another great resource is the Governor\u2019s Citizen Preparedness\nProgram. Madison County OEMC is hosting Citizen Preparedness Training at the Kallet\nCivic Center in Oneida at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. The program provides\nparticipants information on how to prepare for, survive and recover from disasters.\nAttendees will receive a free backpack with disaster supplies from the state. In\naddition, the county will provide free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, as well\nas free small emergency lanterns. People must pre-register at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dhses.ny.gov\/aware-prepare\/nysprepare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;dhses.ny.gov\/aware-prepare\/nysprepare\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPreparation can help mitigate the effects and stress caused\nby any disaster or emergency,\u201d Halpin said. \u201cPreparedness is a shared responsibility;\nit takes a whole community. Do your part to prepare and make a plan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more formation on how to prepare, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madisoncounty.ny.gov\/em\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">madisoncounty.ny.gov\/em<\/a>\nor <a href=\"http:\/\/ready.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ready.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Courthouse renovation\nproject receives preservation award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The courthouse renovation project has been awarded the 2019\nPat Earle Award by the Preservation Association of Central New York. The Pat\nEarle Award is given for a singular outstanding historic preservation project\nwhich benefits the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to PACNY, Madison County was given this honor to\nrecognize the dedication and passion for preservation of one of Central New\nYork\u2019s most historic and culturally significant resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMadison County is honored to be the recipient of this\nyear\u2019s Pat Earle Award,\u201d said Madison County Chairman John M. Becker. We\nappreciate PACNY recognizing the dedication of our staff, supervisors and\nconstruction crews to keep the history and craftsmanship of the Courthouse.\nThis building is part of our history, and we wanted to create a building that\nthe people of Madison County would be proud of. We believe we have done just\nthat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June 2019, Madison County completed an 18-month\nrenovation of the 109-year-old courthouse. The finished product is a blend of\nthe historic features that made the courthouse unique and modern upgrades to\nbring the building into the 21st century. Madison County worked closely with an\nengineer\/architect to develop a design that meets the needs of the courts for\nthe foreseeable future. The project included a 9,000-square-foot addition built\nonto the courthouse and a 20,000-square-foot renovation to the existing\ninterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The layout now provides Americans with Disabilities\nAct-accessibility with upgrades such as two elevators, ramps in each courtroom\nand the replacement of all doorknobs. A new single-story ADA-accessible\nentrance to the courthouse and county office building of approximately\n1,800-square-feet was newly constructed, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the planning process, the county communicated that historic\ncharacteristics be maintained wherever possible. Efforts were made to save and\nrestore the original Italian marble floors, stained glass windows, original\nhand railings, woodwork and much more. The overall new design did not allow for\neverything to be saved, but when materials were unable to be utilized, efforts\nwere made to mimic the original courthouse look such as wood trim, doorways,\nlight fixtures and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe were able to preserve the historic character of the\nbuilding while upgrading it to today\u2019s standards,\u201d said Madison County\nHistorian Matthew Urtz. \u201cThe Courthouse is now something wonderful for all to\nsee and experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Past recipients of the Pat Earle Award include Hotel\nSyracuse in 2016 and the Crescent Commons Project in Cortland in 2018. The\naward will be presented at a formal ceremony Oct. 23, 2019, at May Memorial\nUnitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public input sought for Old Erie Canal How do we enhance the recreation, tourism and economic development potential of the Old Erie Canal? That is the question being posed by Madison County, the Department of State and partner communities at a public input meeting 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. 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