Mayor’s Press Release – Stop Signs to be Installed on Front Street

“Stop” Signs to be Installed on Front Street July 28, 2023—Olean— At the Olean Common Council Meeting on July 25, 2023, Resolution #68-23 and Resolution #69-23, adopted by the Council, authorized the installation of “Stop” signs on Front Street at its intersection of Prospect Avenue and both sides of Spring Street, respectively. Because this is a significant change, the city will post signs that notify drivers of a new traffic…

Mayor’s Press Release – Olean Cooling Center Available on Friday July 28, 2023

Olean Cooling Center Available on Friday July 28, 2023 July 26, 2023—Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, announced that the John J. Ash Community Center will be open on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to provide relief from the predicted high temperatures. “According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, it is going to be hot and humid on Friday, with temperatures…

DPW Press Release 7/21 – Boil Water Lifted

PRESS RELEASE City of Olean and Town of Olean Residents BOIL WATER LIFTED As of today, July 21, 2023 at 2:00 pm. The boil water notice for East Olean and Town of Olean residents has been lifted. The required tests have been completed and have all passed. City of Olean Water Department(716) 376-5657

Clean-Up Week Announced

The City of Olean Department of Public Works is announcing that residential Clean-Up Week is scheduled to begin Monday, August 7, 2023. Clean-Up Week debris must be on the curb by 7:00 AM on that date. Pickup will begin on or about that time and continue for consecutive work days until the pickup is done… Click for details

DPW Press Release 7/18 – Water Main Break

PRESS RELEASE City of Olean Residents WATER MAIN BREAK North & South Clark StreetEast State Street from Clark Street to Haskell RoadDugan Road The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is preforming an emergency water valve repair at the intersection of East State Street and Clark Street.  Effective immediately water will be off to the following streets: North & South Clark StreetEast State Street (from Clark Street…

DPW Press Release 7/17/2023 Water Main Valve Replacement

PRESS RELEASE OLEAN AREA RESIDENTS On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, starting at 8 am, the City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution will be performing a 12” water main valve replacement at the intersection of Clark Street and East State Street.    This will require the west bound traffic lane to be closed. There will be flagmen directing traffic. Please expect delays. Water will be off to the…

OFD Press Release 7/16/2023 Structure Fire N Thirteenth St

City of Olean Media Release 312 North Thirteenth Street Olean Structure Fire In the early morning hours of Sunday, July 16th at 0346, City of Olean Firefighters were alerted to a structure fire at 312 North Thirteenth Street. Fire Department units were on location with two engines and one ambulance within four minutes of dispatch. Fire department personnel were met with a smoke filled structure and flames showing above the…

DPW Press Release 7/14/2023 Hydrant Repair

PRESS RELEASE FIRE HYDRANT REPAIRStardust Lane The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is continuing an emergency fire hydrant repair on Stardust Lane. Water will be off effective immediately to residents on Stardust Lane from VanBuren Avenue until Satellite Circle. They will attempt to notify affected residents personally. Water will be off approximately 2-3 hours.  Please call (716) 376-5657 with any questions.