DPW Press Release 9/7/2023 Water Main Repair

NOTICE TO OLEAN AREA RESIDENTS ROAD CLOSURESTARDUST LANE & SKYVIEW DRIVE Starting immediately, the intersection of Skyview Drive and Stardust Lane will be closed.  This is a result of the City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Division performing a water main repair. Local traffic will be able to access their homes via Gemini Drive. There is a possibility of a water outage on Stardust Lane while the work…

DPW Press Release – Fall Hydrant Flushing Schedule

Fall Hydrant Flushing 2023 NOTICE TO CITY OF OLEAN & TOWN OF OLEAN RESIDENTS SCHEDULE FOR FLUSHING HYDRANTS AND WATER MAINS   SEPTEMBER 25 – North Olean, including Coleman Street, Wayne Street and Homer Hill. SEPTEMBER 26 – West Olean from 10th Street to West City Line, including all side streets. SEPTEMBER 27-28 – East of 10th Street including East State Street to Olean Creek and all side streets. OCTOBER 2-3 – Boardmanville and…

DPW Press Release 9/6/2023 Milling Project

PRESS RELEASE City of Olean Residents Buffalo Street (Washington St to Reed St) West Sullivan Street (N 1st St to N 13th St) Weather permitting, the City of Olean’s contractor, D&H Excavating, will begin milling Buffalo Street (from Washington St to Reed St) and West Sullivan Street (from North 1st St to North 13th St).  This work is expected to start on Thursday, September 7, 2023, and continue through next…

City Auction 9/30

The City of Olean will hold an auction on Saturday, September 30th at the John J. Ash Community Center, 112 N. Barry Street.   There will be approximately 100 bicycles, wheelchairs, sports equipment, and more.   The auction will begin at 10 a.m. – doors open at 9:30 a.m.   All items must be removed at conclusion of auction.   Good check with ID or cash will be accepted.   Any questions, please call 716-376-5666.

White Goods Collection 10/4/2023

NOTICE TO CITY OF OLEAN RESIDENTSCURBSIDE COLLECTION OF WHITE GOODS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023 Cost:           $25.00 for one item                    $15.00 for each additional item Payable IN ADVANCE at:           Olean Public Works Office          101 East State St, Room 206          P.O. Box 668          Olean, NY 14760 Payment deadline for October collection is Monday, October 2, 2023. Examples of white goods (any color):     Refrigerators, freezers, stoves, hot water tanks, washers,…

OFD Press Release 9/1/2023 Prospect Avenue Shed Fire

City Of Olean Fire Department Press Release 915 Prospect Avenue Shed Fire Olean Fire Department units were dispatched at 12:52pm for a shed fire at 915 Prospect Avenue. Engine 42 and 41 arrived on scene within 4 minutes of dispatch. There was fire and black smoke coming from the shed. It was reported that there was 2 lawn mowers inside as well as gasoline cans, propane tank and lithium batteries….

Mayor’s Press Release – Back to School Message

BACK TO SCHOOL MESSAGE August 31, 2023—Olean–As the school bells start to ring, local drivers will have to share the roads with over 2,000 students in the City of Olean. William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean and Chief Ron Richardson of the Olean Police Department would like to mention changes that have taken place since last year and remind residents of some of the rules of the…

DPW Press Release 8/28/2023 New Traffic Pattern Front Street

NOTICE TO OLEAN AREA RESIDENTS NEW TRAFFIC PATTERNFRONT STREET Starting Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the City of Olean Department of Public Works will be installing STOP signs at: Front Street & Prospect Avenue (now a 3-way stop)Front Street & Spring Street (will now be a 4-way stop)  Motorists should be aware and use caution. CITY OF OLEANDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS(716) 376-5650