Tree Dedicated in Honor of Susan Cooper November 13, 2023—Olean—The City of Olean employees honored long time City Forester Susan Cooper by dedicating a tree in her honor on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in Lincoln Park. Mrs. Cooper was named City Forester in 1992 and stayed on in that capacity until her death on March 16, 2023. She used her position to bring an understanding to community…

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 Water Maintainer.   Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission state that applicants must have at least one year of experience as a plumber’s helper or two years as a laborer in the maintenance of a water distribution system.   Candidates for this position must…

Mayor Aiello Honors City Volunteers Patrick and Kathy Driscoll Presented a Key to the City of Olean November 7, 2023–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Numerous volunteers who serve the City were invited to attend. Guests represented the Litter Control Group, the Downtown Olean Beautification Group,…

City of Olean Looking for Volunteers to Shovel Walks November 6, 2023—Olean—The City of Olean would like to appeal to residents and service organizations to help those in our neighborhoods who have trouble removing snow from their sidewalks. In previous years the City compiled a list of volunteers willing to help residents who are homebound or living on a fixed income with shoveling and ice removal. Unfortunately, it has been…

October 23, 2023–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, was pleased to be joined by Common Council President John Crawford; Jennifer Dunning, Department of State Deputy Director of Government Relations; Benjamin Bidell, Department of State Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure; Lee James, Representing Congressman Nick Langworthy; Kara Stimson, Representing Senator George Borrello; Joe Sempolinski, Representing Assemblyman Joe Giglio; Community Development Program Coordinator Keri Kerper; Nick and…

This addendum answers questions brought up at pre-proposal meeting: https://cityofolean.org/request-for-proposal/ New deadline is November 27, 2023 by 11:00am

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.