Madison County Milk House

A trip down the Yellow Brick Road or to the past is just around the corner

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. As spring comes to Central New York, Madison County comes to life.  Madison County Historian Matt Urtz joins us in the Milk House as we sit down with with Allison Lehr, Museum Manager at All Things Oz Museum [https://www.allthingsoz.org/index.html] and Paul Nasca, Historic Site Manager at Lorenzo State Historic Site [https://parks.ny.gov/visit/historic-sites/lorenzo-state-historic-site].  We chat about local history and some amazing events coming up.   * Oz-Stravaganza - June 5-7 in Chittenango, NY [https://www.oz-stravaganza.com/] * The 49th annual festival brings all things Oz to life in downtown Chittenango as we celebrate Frank L. Baum.   * Parade: June 6 at 2:00 PM - This year actress Marissa Bode, stars as "Nessarose" in WICKED movies, will be the grand marshall. * Check out their website [https://www.oz-stravaganza.com/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OzStravaganza]for more  * Lorenzo State Historic Site [https://parks.ny.gov/visit/historic-sites/lorenzo-state-historic-site] * Revisit the Revolution: Lorenzo’s America 250th Speaker Series Hosted at Meier’s Creek Cazenovia Farm Brewery [https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/revisit-revolution-lorenzos-america-250th-speaker-series-hosted-meiers-creek-0] - June 4 * Lorenzo Garden Day [https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/lorenzo-garden-day] - June 6 * Sixth Annual Cazenovia Pride Festival [https://www.cazpride.org/] - June 27 * Lorenzo Driving Competition [https://lorenzodriving.org/] - July 17 - 19 * Madison County Historic Marker Challenge [https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/3290/Madison-County-Historic-Marker-Challenge] - April 24 - August 15, 2026 There is something for everyone happening in Madison County. Get out and enjoy!  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.

Welcome Town of Lebanon Supervisor Adam Carvell

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. Madison County welcomed three new Town Supervisors to the horseshoe this year.  On this episode of the Milk House, we sit down with Town of Lebanon Supervisor Adam Carvell.  He may be new to the horseshoe, but he is not new to service.  Before becoming the Town Supervisor he served 8 years on the Town of Lebanon Board [https://www.townoflebanonny.gov/] and he is also the co-owner and co-distiller at the family run farm distillery Old Home Distillery [https://www.oldhomedistillers.com/].  So what made this award winning distiller want to serve his community?  Take a listen to find out.  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.

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 [https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/1537/Highway]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.

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.

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  [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.