November 19, 2024—Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, has announced that there will be an unveiling of a bench in memory of former Police Chief Michael Luty, dedicated by the Luty family, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in the Plaza of the Olean Municipal Building at 2:45 p.m.  All residents are welcome to attend.

WINTER ISFAST APPROACHING! RESIDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING SIDEWALKS CLEAR OF SNOW & ICE (OLEAN CODE SECTION 21-5) Snow & ice shall be removed within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall.  Commercial businesses shall keep walks clear at all times from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM. If snow & ice is not cleared in a timely manner, the City will leave a notice at the premise giving four hours…

Council Agendas for 11/19 Now Available.

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PRESS RELEASE WATER MAIN REPAIRIRVING STREETBETWEEN SOUTH UNION STREETAND SOUTH SECOND STREET The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking an emergency water main repair that will affect Irving Street between its intersection with South Union Street and the intersection with North Second Street.  Effective immediately the water to Irving Street between South Union Street and South Second Street will be off. Irving Street from…

NOTICE TO CITY OF OLEAN RESIDENTSLEAF COLLECTION The SECOND ROUND of leaf collection is wrapping up and anticipated to be completed on or before November 15, 2024.  We will be beginning a FINAL round following completion.  The anticipated start date is Monday, November 18, 2024 Leaves only (no tree limbs, branches, ornamental grass, or potted plants) will be collected from the pavement and loaded mechanically into dump trucks for removal. The…

Council Agendas for 11/5 Now Available.

Mayor Aiello Announces Halloween Hours October 28, 2024—Olean–Halloween in the City of Olean will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. “Residents who plan to hand out treats from home should turn on their porch lights from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.,” Mayor Aiello said. “Citizens who are driving during this time should exercise extreme caution–many of Olean’s younger residents will be in costumes…

Mayor Aiello Honors City Volunteers John Balacki Named Volunteer of the Year October 28, 2024–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.  Numerous volunteers who serve the City were invited to attend.  Guests represented the Litter Control Group, the Downtown Olean Beautification Group, the Senior Center and the Bartlett…

Please be advised, there will be no meeting of the Olean Common Council next week, October 28, 2024 through November 3, 2024.