DPW Press Release 5/5 – Wayne Street

PRESS RELEASE WAYNE STREET Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6th 2025, the east bound lane of Wayne Street will be closed from the intersection or North 1st through North Union Street due to an emergency tree removal being completed by contractors.  Work is expected to begin at 10am and be completed by 5pm. There will be a shift in lane pattern in this area. Motorist are requested to use alternate routes…

Mayor’s Press Release – City of Olean Continues Work on Lead Service Line Inventory

City of Olean Continues Work on Lead Service Line InventoryApril 30 through May 3 April 30, 2025—Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, announced that the City is continuing its lead service line inventory partnering with General Dynamics Information and Technology.  The project will take place from Wednesday, April 30, 2025 until Saturday, May 3, 2025 and will include homes in the north and east ends of the…

Lifeguards Needed!

CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS NEEDEDFranchot Park Wading Pool The City of Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Department is accepting applications for Certified Lifeguards.   Please see information below: Pay rate is $19.00 per hour. Must be 16 years of age or older by June 1, 2025 to apply. All positions are seasonal, part-time during the summer recreation season. Must possess current valid NYS Lifeguard Certificate; copy must be included with your application. First…

Application of Mosquito Larvicides

NOTICE TO CITY OF OLEAN RESIDENTSAPPLICATION OF MOSQUITO LARVICIDES Please be advised that the City of Olean Department of Public Works may be undertaking the application of ground larvicides in certain areas of the City, subject to New York State approval, where standing water is a problem for the purpose of controlling the mosquito population.  The following larvicides could be applied:      AquaBac (200 G) Mosquito Biolarvicide Granule    …

Notice to Suppliers – Portable Toilet Suppliers

NOTICE TO PORTABLE TOILET SUPPLIERS The City of Olean is soliciting sealed proposals for rental of portable toilets to be located in Franchot, Boardman and King Street Parks with the possibility of Gargoyle Park now through October 1, 2025. Proposals will be received at the Auditor’s Office, Municipal Building, Room 109, PO Box 668, Olean, NY, 14760, until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Information and specifications may be…

DPW Notice to Bidders – Catt County-Olean Airport Construction of Apron and Automobile Parking Rehabilitation

NOTICE TO BIDDERSFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OFAPRON AND AUTOMOBILE PARKING REHABILITATIONAT THECATTARAUGUS COUNTY-OLEAN AIRPORTOLEAN, NEW YORK Sealed proposals for the construction of the Apron and Automobile Parking Rehabilitation Contract will be received at the City of Olean Municipal Building, Department of Public Works, 101 East State Street, Olean, New York 14760 until 11:00 am, local time, May 28, 2025, and there, at said office, at said time, opened and read aloud….

OLDC Press Release – Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Program

                                                             For Immediate Release OLDC Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Program April 28, 2025—The Olean Local Development Corporation (OLDC) is pleased to announce a third round of the Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (EHRLP).  The EHRLP will provide financial assistance to eligible owner-occupants who own a one, or two-family residential property within the City limits to assist with exterior home repairs.  The program is designed to improve and enhance housing conditions of…

DPW Press Release 4/24 – West Green Street

PRESS RELEASE W Green Street Effective immediately, today, Thursday, April 24th 2025, West Green Street from South Union Street to South 2nd Street will be closed due to and emergency street dig being completed by contractors.  Work is expected to begin immediately and be completed by 5pm.  Motorist are required to use alternate routes while work is being performed. Please call City of Olean DPW if any questions (716) 376-5650.

We’re Hiring! Youth & Rec Part-Time Summer Help

HELP WANTED CITY OF OLEANYOUTH BUREAU AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT The City of Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for part-time, summer employment for the following positions: Certified Lifeguards for Franchot Wading Pool     $18.00 per hour Must possess current NYS Lifeguard Certificate and First Aid Recreation Leaders for Summer Recreation Program     $15.50 per hour Late June to early August Olean Housing Court Specialists     $15.65…