OFD Press Release 4/24 – Structure Fire: Seneca Ave

City of Olean Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at 623 Seneca Ave On Wednesday April 24th at 02:36 the City of Olean Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 623 Seneca Ave.  Fire units arrived within four minutes and reported heavy fire in the rear of the building.  Olean Police Officers assisted in the evacuation of the occupants.  Firefighters stretched a hose line and began extinguishing the…

OFD Press Release 4/23 – Structure Fire: Fulton Street

Structure Fire 121 Fulton Street April 23rd 2024 On Tuesday April 23rd at 07:26 the City of Olean Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire at 121 Fulton Street.  The fire department responded with two engines and one ladder truck.  The first engine arrived on the scene within three minutes and found smoke and fire coming from the 2nd floor windows.  A hose line was stretched and advanced into…

Mayor’s Press Release – Mayor Aiello Named Second VP at NYCOM

Olean Mayor William J. Aiello Selected as Second Vice President of the New York State Conference of Mayors ALBANY, NY – Mayor William J. Aiello of the City of Olean has been appointed to serve as Second Vice President of the New York State Conference Mayors. The selection was made by the NYCOM Executive Committee. “Municipal governments are on the frontlines of ensuring public safety and controlling property tax affordability,”…

Help Wanted – DPW Summer Laborers (Full-time, Seasonal)

Help Wanted The City of Olean Department of Public Works is anticipating hiring Summer Laborers for various DPW divisions.  $15.00 per hour (40 hrs per week) You must be 18 years of age or older. Driver’s license preferred. Positions are seasonal only, no benefits. Applications can be obtained at www.cityofolean.org   Please submit completed application to: [email protected] of Olean DPW, 101 E. State St. – Rm 206 For more information, please…

DPW Press Release – Water Service Repair

PRESS RELEASE WATER SERVICE LINE REPAIR600 Block Hoop Street The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking water service connection repair that will affect the 600 block of Hoop Street from Rowland Avenue to the dead end of Hoop Street. Water will be off approximately 2-3 hours beginning immediately. Affected residents will be personally notified by City of Olean Water Distribution team. Please call (716)…

Help Wanted – Youth & Rec Summer Help (Part-time)

Summer Employment (Part-Time) The City of Olean Youth Bureau & Recreation Department is currently accepting employment applications for the following positions: Certified Lifeguards – Franchot Wading Pool $18.00 to 19.00/hr.Must possess a current valid NYS Lifeguard certificate and First Aid certificate. Recreation Leaders (late June-early August) – $15/hrFor summer recreation program. You must be 16 years of age or older by June 1 to apply. All positions are seasonal, part-time…

Council Agendas Added 4/15

Council Agendas for 4/15 Now Available. Legal Notice of Public Hearing The Common Council of the City of Olean, New York has scheduled a Public Hearing for Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Olean Municipal Building. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public input on proposed Local Law #01-2024, to authorize the City of Olean to override the tax levy limit. For more…