{"id":111594,"date":"2020-03-17T17:17:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T21:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=111594"},"modified":"2020-03-17T17:17:19","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T21:17:19","slug":"madison-county-offices-to-close-to-public","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=111594","title":{"rendered":"Madison County offices to close to public"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/County-Seal.jpg?resize=226%2C226&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/County-Seal.jpg?w=226&amp;ssl=1 226w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/County-Seal.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>County will provide essential services only<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Madison County announced it will be closing its offices to\nthe public at end of business on Friday, March 20, 2020. The only operations\nthat will be functional after March 20 are those essential services that have\nbeen approved by the Board of Supervisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no date yet set to reopen to the public&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JF_COAPJzBQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(video link)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Madison County has been preparing for ways to temporarily\nlimit personnel in office, as well as staff exposure to the public.&nbsp;All\nMadison County buildings will be closed to the public.&nbsp;If you have an\nappointment already scheduled you will be contacted; if not contact the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAlthough we are in uncharted waters, we can learn from what\nhas happened around the world,\u201d said Board Chairman John Becker. \u201cThe move to\nclose the county is in the best interest to protect the health and safety of\nour employees, as well as our residents.&nbsp;Limiting the number of people\nworking in one location at a time is one way to do that, as well as temporarily\nsuspending non-essential services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe understand that closing the county in this manner has\nnever been done and suspension of services may bring upon some inconveniences\nfor our residents; however these are unprecedented times and we all have to\nwork together.&nbsp;We thank you all for your patience and understanding during\nthis time. Please remember that we are all in this together, we need to check\non each other and keep our neighbor\u2019s health and well-being in mind, as well as\nour own.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Madison County Department of Health stresses that if you\nbecome sick, stay home and hold off on trips to public places and events until well;\nthose who are not seriously ill are asked to avoid hospital emergency\ndepartments. Call the primary healthcare provider or the newly opened regional\nCOVID-19 triage line at 315.464.3979 if they think they have symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is some additional information from each department:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department of Motor\nVehicles (DMV<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed as of Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dmv.ny.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Board of Supervisors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Committee meetings are being rescheduled, and if a meeting\ndoes occur, we will have it open to the public via Zoom.&nbsp;For more information,\ncontact 315.366.2201.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personnel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The March 28, 2020, civil service examinations have been\npostponed. \u201cLast file dates\u201d stated on existing exam announcements will remain\nin effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department of Solid\nWaste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Main Office will be closed to the public\nuntil further notice. Residents can call 315.361.8408 for assistance during\nnormal office hours.<\/li><li>Punch cards can no longer be purchased at the\nMain Office. If you would like to purchase a punch card, go to the scale house\nat 6641 Buyea Road, Canastota, or to a designated local gas station vendor.<\/li><li>Landfill and transfer station operations and\nhours will continue on their normal schedules.<\/li><li>The quarterly Saturday, April 4, 2020, electronic\nwaste collection event at LOJO Technology is canceled. As of now, residents can\nstill drop off accepted electronic waste to LOJO Technology in Oneida, Monday\nthrough Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a box located outside the\nbuilding for drop off. Please note that an attendant&nbsp;will not&nbsp;be\navailable to help unload during this time.<\/li><li>The Household Hazardous Waste Program is\ntemporarily suspended. Residents&nbsp;will not&nbsp;be allowed to schedule\nappointments or drop off waste to the HHW facility in Syracuse. Hold onto your\nmaterials for now.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>District Attorney\u2019s\nOffice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need services, email <a href=\"mailto:districtattorney@madisoncounty.ny.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">districtattorney@madisoncounty.ny.gov<\/a>&nbsp;\nor call 315.366.2236.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department of Public\nHealth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Department is working diligently on\npreventing and triaging COVID-19 cases and questions.<\/li><li>Early intervention and pre-kindergarten services\nwill be suspended beginning March 23, 2020.<\/li><li>Regularly scheduled immunization clinics, rabies\nclinics and the Suicide Prevention Coalition event have been canceled for the\nnext eight weeks.<\/li><li>The department will not be accepting ticks for\nidentification until further notice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Madison County\nSheriff\u2019s Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Sheriff\u2019s Office will be taking extra\nprecautions when interacting with the public. &nbsp;Patrols and staffing will\nremain the same.<\/li><li>There are no in-person visitations at the\nMadison County Jail.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Planning Office\nhas suspended all non-essential functions, including local GML239m reviews.<\/li><li>Madison Transit system\nwill be discontinued at end of business on Friday.<\/li><li>Madison County\u2019s parks\n(Oxbow Falls, Nichols Pond and Delphi Falls) remain open.<\/li><li>The Madison County\nCareer Center will close at end of the day Tuesday, March 17, 2020.<\/li><li>Continue to check the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Madison-County-Workforce-Development-Wampsville-NY-113120895495977\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook\npage<\/a>&nbsp;for updates, and as always, job searches can be done\nonline from here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.working-solutions.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.working-solutions.org<\/a>.\nFor those seeking assistance with unemployment insurance from the state\nDepartment of Labor, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labor.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.labor.ny.gov<\/a>&nbsp;or\ncall 888.209.8124.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Board of Elections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York state has postponed Chittenango,\nEarlville, Munnsville, DeRuyter and Canastota village elections until April 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department of Social\nServices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Closed to the public. Applications\nfor assistance (SNAP, HEAP, Medicaid and Child Care) may be accessed online or\nthrough the mail.<\/li><li>Recipients will be\nnotified of any case changes and how ongoing assistance will be delivered.<\/li><li>For emergency needs\n(homelessness, utility emergencies and no heat), call 315.366.2211.<\/li><li>Services including child\nprotective investigations (CPS), foster care and preventive case management,\nAdult Protective and home care will\ncontinue to be delivered by staff assigned to those activities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Probation Department<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact the Probation Department about your\nupcoming appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those seeking orders of protection through\nFamily Court should not report to probation. They should proceed directly to\nFamily Court to complete and file a petition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Highway Department is open until close of\nbusiness, Thursday. Beginning Friday, Highway will be performing essential\nfunctions only. All other non-essential Highway functions will be suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are an existing client with a\ntherapist, your therapist will contact you this week to discuss the plan\nthroughout the closure. Medication appointments will continue as scheduled via\nphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After-hours crisis line will be open 24\/7. Call\n315.366.2327 if you are in crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All clients who receive injections will be\ncontacted by our nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mental Health will not be allowing walk-ins\nfor new clients as this time. &nbsp;If you are in need of assistance, call 315.366.2327,\nand a supervisor will get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treasurer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to pay your taxes, call 315.366.2371.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-essential services will be discontinued as\nof close of business on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Veterans Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The office will be\nclosed to the public until further notice.<\/li><li>The agency will be\nproviding all veteran support regarding VA claims and other veteran concerns\nremotely.<\/li><li>If you are a veteran\nor dependent and are in need of assistance, call the office at 315.366.2395.<\/li><li>All in-home claims and\nrelated services are suspended.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facilities will remain open for business even\nafter buildings are mandated to be closed except for essential departments.\nThey will still conduct essential services such as cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clerk\u2019s Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Madison County\nClerk\u2019s office will suspend operations.&nbsp; During this time, filers are\nencouraged to submit their transactions electronically. No later than April 13,\n2020, the office will be processing court and land transaction filed\nelectronically or submitted by postal mail, even if the office remains closed\nto the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Canceled Events:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>March 18 \u2013 Rabies\nClinic at Madison Fire Department<\/li><li>March 18 \u2013 Village\nElections (postponed until April 28)March 27, 2020 \u2013 Suicide Briefing at Gorman\nFoundation in Oneida<\/li><li>March 20 \u2013 Immunization\nClinic<\/li><li>March 25 \u2013 Job Fair at\nWorkforce Development in Wampsville<\/li><li>April 4 \u2013 Rabies\nClinic at Chittenango Fire Department<\/li><li>April 4 \u2013 The quarterly\nSaturday, Electronic Waste Collection Event at LOJO Technology is canceled.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>County will provide essential services only Madison County announced it will be closing its offices to the public at end of business on Friday, March 20, 2020. The only operations that will be functional after March 20 are those essential services that have been approved by the Board of Supervisors. 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