Homelessness Task Force Update November 22, 2024—Olean—Mayor Aiello is pleased to announce that the Homelessness Task Force has met twice and is working together to get to a better understanding of why the problem exists and how extensive it is in our community. Members of the task force come from various networks throughout the County that assist the vulnerable and those in need of housing. The members of the taskforce…

Council Agendas for 11/26 Now Available.  

Please be advised. This month you will find a notice printed on the back of your normal water bill. Please take a moment to read this over. We are aware there is a discrepancy with the dates printed on this notice. It should read as posted below. There will be a corrected notice included in your water bill received in January 2025.

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.