Lincoln Park Restrooms Opened June 5, 2023—Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, has announced that starting on June 7, 2023 the restrooms in Lincoln Park will be open to the public from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Sundays will be added to schedule in mid-June when seasonal park rentals begin. “The Lincoln Park restrooms are a convenience to our residents and visitors, but were…

PRESS RELEASE OLEAN AREA RESIDENTSROAD CLOSURE – SOUTH BARRY STREET Today, June 2, 2023, the City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division will be undertaking an emergency repair of a water main in the 100 block of South Barry Street.  This work will require South Barry Street from East State Street to South Street to be shut down to traffic.  Work is starting immediately and could take most…

Design services for the sewer replacement and levee reconstruction project located near 645 North Union Street Extension, Olean, NY 14760 The City of Olean, Department of Public Works is accepting proposals from qualified companies for Design and Engineering Services for earthen levee flood control structure. Click for details  

City of Olean Media Release for142 North Eleventh Street Olean (Structure fire) At approximately 0427 hours on Saturday May 27th units of the Olean Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 142 North Eleventh Street. Department units were on location within minutes with two engines and one ambulance. The first arriving crew reported fire on the exterior of northwest corner and light smoke conditions, self-evacuation of the…

Please be advised, there will be NO meeting of the Olean Common Council this week, 05/29/2023-06/04/2023.

PRESS RELEASE OLEAN AREA RESIDENTSROAD CLOSURE FRONT STREET On Thursday, May 25, 2023, the City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division will be undertaking an emergency repair of a water line in the 500 block of Front Street.  This work will require the North bound lane of Front Street to be shut down to traffic in that area.  Work is expected to start at 8AM and could…

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS SEALED PROPOSALS for the proposed 2023 Pavement Preparation and Overlay in the City of Olean will be received at the office of Department of Public Works, Room 206, 101 East State Street until 1:00PM Thursday, June 22, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read at the time and place aforementioned. Information for Bidders, Plans and Specifications, Proposal Form, Form of Contract, etc., may be obtained from…

Council agendas have been added for 5/23.

DPW Laborer (Part-Time) The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking a reliable person for the position of Part-Time Laborer.  Duties include working in rain gardens and clearing snow from sidewalks.  You must be 18 years of age or older. $14.20/hour (up to 25 hours/week). Driver’s license required. City of Olean residents given preferred status. This position is part-time with no benefits. Applications can be obtained at the DPW Office, 101…

PRESS RELEASE City of Olean Residents DETOUR The 100 block of West State Street will be closed to traffic starting between 7-8am on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 through Wednesday, May 17, 2023, for rooftop work being performed by a contractor.    There will be detours in place.   You should anticipate delays. Call City of Olean Department of Public Works with questions.  (716) 376-5650