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 other prominent figures to deliver meals, speak out for seniors, and raise awareness of the power of Meals on Wheels.
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.
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 4:00 p.m.
Commercial
Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday - 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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 March 16 through May 14 across New York State.
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 about one hour to complete a delivery route.
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)
- Parent signature on forms
Sites & Dates
Olean - One Stop Career Center
5/7; 5/14; 5/21; 6/4 from 2:30-4:30pm
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 spending in the region. The "Intensive Workshop on Community Visioning" will be held at Holiday Valley Resort's Main Chalet from 9am to 4pm on June 5th.
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 the age of twenty-one (21).
During routine compliance checks, two Cattaraugus County business sold tobacco products to a minor:
1st Sale to a Minor
Dollar General Store #17913
10011 Route 16
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office announces that they will be taking part in the Seat Belt Mobilization Enforcement detail from May 21 to June 3, 2018. Due to a grant from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, the Sheriff's Office will be able to provide extra patrols throughout the county, enforcing seat belt, child safety seat and other traffic laws. The Sheriff's Office encourages everyone traveling through our county to keep our roadways safe.