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IDA initiates talks with city officials over millions in proposed tax breaks for Olean Center Mall redevelopment
OLEAN — Talks are underway with Cattaraugus County lawmakers, Olean officials and the Cattaraugus County IDA on plans for tax breaks to help redevelop the aging Olean Center Mall. The IDA last week tabled a revised application for a $40 million project called Olean Towne Centre and owned by...
Stroehmann’s Bakery in Olean notifies employees it will close after 100 years in the city
OLEAN — Bimbo Bakeries announced to employees Wednesday that the Stroehmann bakery on North Second Street in Olean would close in three months, furloughing more than 80 workers. New emissions controls all but eliminated the aroma of fresh-baked bread that once wafted from the plant. In 90 days, the...
Olean approves bid to install Splash pad at War Vets Park
OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a low bid of under a half million dollars to install a splash pad in War Veterans Park — less than expected. The splash pad components were purchased two years ago and have been stored outdoors inside the fence at the city swimming pool until they can be installed.
Letter to Editor: Thank you Jo Fenske
Resident thanks Code Enforcement Officer for cleaning up the Village of Wellsville. Pictured is the blighted property at 63 Seneca Street,. I’d like to thank our Village Code Enforcement Officer Jo Fenske for the outstanding positive changes she’s made in Wellsville since her reappointment to this position at the end of last year.
Village of Wellsville road paving schedule for July 30 & 31
Our contractor is planning to start paving on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, on the following streets:. Scott Avenue – From East Genesee Street to North Hill. O’Connor Street – From Scott Avenue to Farnum Street. Howe Terrace. Our contractor is planning to start paving on Wednesday, July...
Olean DPW Soliciting Bids for Sewage Release System
The City of Olean Department of Public Works is soliciting the services of a professional engineering firm to create and implement a plan for sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration (I/I) mitigation. The City is also requesting an update to the capacity, management, operation and maintenance (CMOM) program for use in maintaining the sanitary sewer collection system. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Director of Public Works; Room 206 of the Olean Municipal Building, 101 East State Street, Olean, NY, 14760 until 3 pm, Thursday, August 29, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud inside the Olean Municipal Building, Room 211.
Interview: The Wellsville Development Corporation Board Member of the Month!!
Megan Freeman has served WDC and Wellsville Chamber for over a decade. Megan: My family and my dogs. Megan: I can name fonts just by looking at them. I’ve been known to be a font snob. I can also do some pretty mind blowing card tricks. Q: What is...
The Erie Canal: “History & Hearsay” with David Brooks on August 1 in Wellsville
The David A. Howe Library will host lecture at 3pm in Monday Club Room. David Brooks is the Historic Site Assistant and Director of Education at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter, Montgomery County, New York. Schoharie Crossing interprets and preserves the significant history of the Erie Canal and its contributions to the state as well as the nation. Brooks also sits on the Board of Trustees for the Fulton County Historical Society as well as the Montgomery County Historical Society, is the former president of the Mohawk Valley Museum Consortium, and former member of the Palatine Settlement Society.
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