Madison County Milk House

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Welcome to the Madison County Milk House. Pull up a milk can and let's talk about what is happening in Madison County, NY. This monthly podcast updates Madison County residents and our surrounding communities on policies, current local issues and other topical information. Hosts Samantha Field and Ryan Coe interview Madison County employees and government officials about timely topics. If there are any questions you have or topics you would like discussed email pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

  1. FEB 13

    Serving Every Mile: Inside Look at the MC Highway Department

    Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. The Ground Hog says there is still more winter ahead of us.  Here in Central New York we have had our fair share of winter.  Thank you to our wonderful highway crews (County, Town, and State) who have been out around the clock for months clearing the roads and keeping us safe.   On this episode of the Milk House, we sit down with Madison County Highway Superintendent F. Joseph Wisinski about winter operations and the road projects coming up this spring.  Wisinski has been the Superintendent for almost 20 years, what has changed in those years, what has stayed the same? The Madison County Highway Department maintains 435.05 miles of road, 124 bridges, and 186 large sized culverts (spans between 5 and 20 feet). If you have a question or topic you would like covered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

    24 min

  2. JAN 26

    New Year, New District Attorney leading Madison County

    Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Happy New Year!  Madison County has an exciting year ahead.  To kickoff the year the Milk House welcomes newly elected District Attorney Robert Mascari to pull up a milk can.  Tune in to hear more about the District Attorney's Office and District Attorney Mascari's goals and lessons learned. If you have a question or topic you would like covered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

    27 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Look Back at 2025 in Madison County - Madison Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation Project Updates

    Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This episode is part of a series of end of the year episodes where Madison County Historian Matt Urtz and PIO Field look back at some of the bigger stories of 2025 here in Madison County.   In this episode we sit down with members of the New York Power Authority and Canals about where the Madison Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation Project stands at the end of 2025.  We also look ahead to 2026 and the draw down and beginning of construction.   For more information make sure to check out their website: https://www.canals.ny.gov/Operations-and-Public-Projects/Project-Work/Madison-Reservoir-Dam-Rehab  If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

    25 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    Look Back at 2025 in Madison County - Mental Health Check In

    Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This episode is part of a series of end of the year episodes where Madison County Historian Matt Urtz and PIO Field look back at some of the bigger stories of 2025 here in Madison County.   Madison County Mental Health has truly thinking outside the box when it comes to mental health programs and services for our residents.  This includes the Helio Health Mobile Unit, School Clinics, Crisis Worker embedded with local police, and more.  We check in with the Director of Community Mental Health Services Teisha Cook on how things are going.  Madison County is committed to a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to seek help. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are never alone. If you are in crisis, support is available 24/7. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟯𝟭𝟱-𝟯𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟯𝟮𝟳 (𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝟭)  𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁/𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟴𝟴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

    27 min

  5. 12/30/2025

    Look Back at 2025 in Madison County - How Oneida City School District Has Risen Above the Flood Waters

    Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This episode is part of a series of end of the year episodes where Madison County Historian Matt Urtz and PIO Field look back at some of the bigger stories of 2025 here in Madison County.   In this episode we sit down with Oneida City School District Superintendent Matthew Carpenter to talk about the flooding of Oneida High School on June 22.  How did the School District respond, recover, and how is the construction project going, as well as the school year.  If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

    36 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Look back at 2025 in Madison County - June 22 Storm and Changes in EMS

    Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This episode is part of a series of end of the year episodes where Madison County Historian Matt Urtz and PIO Field look back at some of the bigger stories of 2025 here in Madison County.   In this episode we sit down with Madison County Director of the Office of Emergency Management Dan Degear and Director of Madison County EMS Jenna Illingworth.  We discuss the changes this year in EMS and the County's response to the June 22 storm and flooding.  Make sure to listen for the tips given about how you can make sure you and your loved ones are better prepared for the next time an emergency happens.   If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

    28 min

  7. 12/04/2025

    Bringing Mike's Monday Message to the Milk House

    Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. In this episode, Madison County Clerk Michael Keville joins the Milk House to talk about the great work the Madison County Clerk's Office and the Wampsville DMV do day in and day out.  Did you know that 10.7% of DMV fees stay in Madison County if you do your transactions in Wampsville?  This revenue helps offset property taxes.   Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Keville and his staff have come up with innovative ways to better serve our residents and all the customers of the DMV and Clerk's Office.  Listen how some of those ways are still in use, and how Madison County has maintained customers all these years.  Keville also discusses deed and mortgage fraud, and what measures you can tak.  To sign up for Fraud Alert emails: https://searchiqs.com/fraudalert/?CC=NYMAD To find out more information about the Madison County Clerk's Office: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/174/County-Clerk If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

    38 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Become a Mentor and Give a Child Hope

    We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Think about it, do you have that one person in your life that made an impact on you when you were younger?  Someone who believed in you or taught you something?  What if you could be that person for a youth?  Listen to this episode to find out more about Community Action Partnership of Madison County's (CAP) Mentor Program.  Cory Marsh, Youth Mentor Coordinator, and Erin Dutcher, Family & Youth Program Manager, join Samantha and Tina Louis, Director of the Youth Bureau, to talk about the program and its impact on the youth in Madison County.  Fill out this form if you are interested in finding out more about the Volunteer Mentor Program.  If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

    24 min
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Welcome to the Madison County Milk House. Pull up a milk can and let's talk about what is happening in Madison County, NY. This monthly podcast updates Madison County residents and our surrounding communities on policies, current local issues and other topical information. Hosts Samantha Field and Ryan Coe interview Madison County employees and government officials about timely topics. If there are any questions you have or topics you would like discussed email pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

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  • Creator
    Madison County Public Information Office
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Madison County Milk House
  • Show Website
    Madison County Milk House