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Environmental Health
The sale of tobacco products to minors (under 18) is a violation of NYS Public Health Law, Article 13-F: Regulation of Tobacco Products and Herbal Cigarettes; Distribution to Minors. Additionally, the Cattaraugus County Legislature recently passed a local law prohibiting the sale of tobacco and nicotene containing products to anyone under…
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Economic Development, Planning and Tourism
A Team of Secret Shoppers recently toured a number of communities in Cattaraugus County, searching for opportunities for municipalities and entrepreneurs to capitalize on the millions of potential travelers that reside within 3 hours of the Enchanted Mountains. Come hear their findings and recommendations for ways Cattaraugus can increase visitor…
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Social Services
Are you looking for Summer Employment? Are you income eligible and between 14 and 20?
2018 Cattaraugus County Summer Youth Employment ProgramBegins Soon!
If interested bring the following paperwork to the nearest/most convenient site:
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
School Records
Work Permit (if under 18)
Photo ID (if over 18)…
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Aging
The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) needs your help. There is an immediate need for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels in the Olean area.
Meals on Wheels are delivered throughout the Olean area Monday through Friday. Most volunteers deliver 10-16 meals once a week, and it takes…
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Public Works
There will be a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Cattaraugus County DPW, Allegany Highway Facility, in Allegany, NY. Be sure to call & register by June 1, 2018.
Read more on the 2018 Free Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day event
Registration Required
To register, please call the Cattaraugus…
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Emergency Services
State-wide Burn Ban in Effect
March 16 - May 14, 2018
Information from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC):
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminds residents that with spring approaching and conditions for wildfires heightened, residential brush burning is prohibited…
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Public Works
Transfer Station Hours of Operation in effect on April 2, 2018.
Five Points: 6909 Toad Hollow Road, Mansfield 14755 938-6450
Public
Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday - 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Salamanca: 289 Center Street, Salamanca 14779 945-1212
Public
Monday - Friday - 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - 7:30 a.m. to 4:…
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Human Resources
NYS and Local Employees' Retirement System released the Spring 2018 Newsletter. Included in this addition are updates on the system and suggestions for pro-active retirement planning. Click here to see the Spring Newsletter, or for more information please visit www.osc.state.ny.us/retire.
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Aging
The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's Senior Wellness and Nutrition (SWAN) program, along with elected officials throughout Cattaraugus County, recently participated in the 2018 March for Meals' annual Community Champions Campaign. Across the United States, Meals on Wheels programs enlisted elected officials, local celebrities, and…
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Sheriff's Office
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a hunters' education class for the gun portion only on the following dates and time: Monday, March 26, 2018 and Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The class will be held at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds Corporate Building, Little Valley.
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Social Services
If you were without power during the recent snow storm in Cattaraugus County and you lost food as a result of that power outage, the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services may be able to help.
If you buy groceries with SNAP benefits you may be able to get some of your SNAP dollars added back to your EBT card but you have to act fast!…
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Emergency Services
Attached below is a press release from National Grid regarding power restoration. The major message for our area:
Estimated Restoration Times
Western NY:
Restoration in the southwest region will be complete for the majority of customers by midnight tonight, with isolated pockets and scattered single customer outages restored in the…
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Emergency Services
Warming Shelters Available in Cattaraugus County:
Randolph Fire Department Bingo/ Community Hall, 70 Main St, Randolph, NY 14772
Salamanca High School, 50 Iroquois Dr, Salamanca, NY 14779
Out of Cattaraugus County but close:
Springville Senior Center, 40 Commerce Rd, Springville, NY
*as of 3/2/18 at 6 p.m.
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Economic Development, Planning and Tourism
The Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, along with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism, the Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau, the Cattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board will host the 7th Annual…