Mayor’s Press Release – Homelessness Taskforce Named

Homelessness Taskforce Named October 8, 2024—Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, is pleased to announce the formation of a Homelessness Taskforce. The following organizations have been asked to send a representative to the initial taskforce meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024: Casa-Trinity, Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services, Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services, City of Olean Code Enforcement, City of Olean Common Council, City of Olean…

DPW Press Release 10/4 – South Union Street Streetscape

PRESS RELEASE CITY OF OLEANSOUTH UNION STREET STREETSCAPE Construction continues on South Union Street from Franchot Blvd to the Roundabout at State Street. Please use caution in the work zone and watch for work crews. Traffic will be down to one lane at times and there will be sidewalk detours in place. It is recommended that motorists and pedestrians use alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as we undertake this…

Help Wanted – Junior Civil Engineer (Full-time)

HELP WANTED  City of OleanDepartment of Public Works – Engineering Division The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time competitive position of Junior Civil Engineer.  Permanent appointment will be made only after examination and successful placement on Civil Service List.  Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission mandate that applicants must have  (a) Graduation from a four year accredited…

DPW Press Release 10/3 – York Street

PRESS RELEASE WATER MAIN REPAIRTHE 500 BLOCK OF YORK STREET The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking an emergency water main repair that will affect the 500 block of York St.  Effective immediately the water to the 500 block of York St. will be off. The 500 block of York St. will be closed while work is being performed. Motorists are encouraged to take…

Mayor’s Press Release – Restrooms in Olean’s Parks to Close for the Season

Restrooms in Olean’s Parks to Close for the Season September 27, 2024—Olean—The City of Olean, as per Common Council Resolution #58-24, will closeall City Park restrooms for the season effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The restrooms in Lincoln Parkwill be open for Downtown events as they occur during the off season. Vandalism continues to be a problem in the restrooms and residents are asked to report any suspiciousactivity to the…

DPW Press Release 9/27 – Walkable Olean Phase III

PRESS RELEASE CITY OF OLEAN WALKABLE OLEAN PHASE III Construction continues on Walkable Olean Phase III along East State Street from Front Street to North Union Street. The active work zone will be from Union Street to Clinton Street. Work will be transitioning from the north side to the south side of East State Street. Traffic patterns will be changing as well. Traffic will be down to one lane with…