Street Sweeping Begins This Week

The City of Olean Street Sweeping Schedule begins this week, 5/15 (Wednesday night/Thursday morning).  The  full schedule is available here and a weekly sweeper calendar showing weeks A and B can be found on the City’s homepage.

Springboard Competition 2025

Springboard Will Award at Least $500,000 to Ecosystem Builders in 2025 Prize Competition Will Support Those Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Buffalo, N.Y., May 5, 2025 – The Springboard 2025 prize program launched today and will award at least $500,000 to ecosystem builders focused on activities, networking, and events that grow and expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout WNY. One round of prizes ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 will be awarded in…

DPW Press Release – Center Street

PRESS RELEASE CENTER STREET Effective immediately, today, Friday, May 9th 2025, Center Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue will be closed due to an emergency water line repair being completed by the department of public works water distribution team.  Work is expected to begin immediately.  Motorist are required to use alternate routes while work is being performed. Please call City of Olean DPW if any questions (716) 376-5650.

DPW Press Release 5/5 – Wayne Street

PRESS RELEASE WAYNE STREET Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6th 2025, the east bound lane of Wayne Street will be closed from the intersection or North 1st through North Union Street due to an emergency tree removal being completed by contractors.  Work is expected to begin at 10am and be completed by 5pm. There will be a shift in lane pattern in this area. Motorist are requested to use alternate routes…

Mayor’s Press Release – City of Olean Continues Work on Lead Service Line Inventory

City of Olean Continues Work on Lead Service Line InventoryApril 30 through May 3 April 30, 2025—Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, announced that the City is continuing its lead service line inventory partnering with General Dynamics Information and Technology.  The project will take place from Wednesday, April 30, 2025 until Saturday, May 3, 2025 and will include homes in the north and east ends of the…

Lifeguards Needed!

CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS NEEDEDFranchot Park Wading Pool The City of Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Department is accepting applications for Certified Lifeguards.   Please see information below: Pay rate is $19.00 per hour. Must be 16 years of age or older by June 1, 2025 to apply. All positions are seasonal, part-time during the summer recreation season. Must possess current valid NYS Lifeguard Certificate; copy must be included with your application. First…

Application of Mosquito Larvicides

NOTICE TO CITY OF OLEAN RESIDENTSAPPLICATION OF MOSQUITO LARVICIDES Please be advised that the City of Olean Department of Public Works may be undertaking the application of ground larvicides in certain areas of the City, subject to New York State approval, where standing water is a problem for the purpose of controlling the mosquito population.  The following larvicides could be applied:      AquaBac (200 G) Mosquito Biolarvicide Granule    …