HELP WANTED City of Olean DPW The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time position of Construction Worker in the Street Division. Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission state that applicants must have at least one year of experience as a laborer involving either the construction of bridges, roads, water and sewers appurtenances, buildings, or related field.  Candidates…

Ribbon Cutting for Oak Hill Park Announced October 17, 2023–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, is pleased to announce that the Ribbon Cutting for the enhancements of Oak Hill Park is scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the stage in the park near the corner of Laurens and North Sixth Streets. The public is invited to attend. The 5.5-acre park, which encompasses the…

Boil Water Notice Lifted October 16, 2023–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, has announced that the City has lifted the boil water notice. “I thank residents for their patience during this emergency,” Mayor Aiello said. “The water main break was fixed quickly and efficiently. I thank everyone involved in this process.

Council Meeting Agendas added for 10/17.

The water main break has been fixed but the boil water notice will remain in effect until further notice.  

October 13, 2023–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, asks, that until further notice, all users of the City of Olean public water service boil water before using. “Please bring your tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute and cool before using. Or use bottled water, certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. Boiled or bottled water should be used for…

Users of City of Olean Water Please Boil Water Before Using Until Further Notice.

PRESS RELEASE City of Olean Residents WATER MAIN BREAK The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is performing an emergency water main repair at the intersection of Laurens and North 1st Street. Effective immediately water will be off to the majority of the city. It is recommended that motorists take alternate routes.  Thank you for your patience. City of Olean Department of Public Works(716) 376-5650

PRESS RELEASE City of Olean Residents Irving Street (from South 11th St to South Union St) Weather permitting, the City of Olean’s contractor, D&H Excavating, will begin milling Irving Street (from South 11th St to South Union St) on Wednesday October 18th 2023.  This phase of the work will continue through the next week.  This will involve grinding down the streets, which will create rough road conditions.  Please use caution…

On 10/08/2023 at 04:44 Olean City Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on the corner of Clinton Street at East State Street (correct address 304 E. State). Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy fire throughout the first floor and a trapped occupant who had exited a 3rd story window and was on the 2nd story roof awaiting rescue. Crews placed a ground ladder and assisted the resident down…