Cattaraugus County

The Emergency Benefit component of the Heating and Energy Assistance (HEAP) program will open on Monday, January 4, 2021. The Emergency Benefit will be authorized for those HEAP eligible households that can document that a heating/utility emergency exists. An emergency is defined as those households that are threatened with a heat/utility shut-off or their utility service is already off, there is less than 25% fuel left in oil/propane/kerosene tanks, or there is less than a 10 day supply of wood/wood pellets/coal. Learn more at https://www.CattCo.org/Social-Services/HEAP

Notice of Annual 30-Day Period to Request Inclusion of Agricultural Land within an Existing Agricultural District in Cattaraugus County. The Agricultural Districts Law was created in 1971 to encourage the continued use of farmland for agricultural production. The Program is based on a combination of landowner incentives and protections, all of which are designed to forestall the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Benefits include protections against overly restr...ictive local laws, government funded acquisition or construction projects, and private nuisance suits involving agricultural practices. Learn more at https://www.CattCo.org//notice-annual-30-day-period-reques

The cost to dispose of things at Catt. County Transfer Stations will change beginning on January 1, 2021. Learn more at the User Fee Tickets page at https://www.cattco.org/public-works/user-fee-tickets

Due Date for Referrals Changed for December Planning Board Meeting. Learn more at https://www.CattCo.org//due-date-referrals-changed-decembe

Now hiring a Commercial Driver (Class A) in Cattaraugus County Dept. of Public Works in a temporary part-time position in the Refuse Division. Learn more at https://cattco-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Due to possible staff exposure to COVID-19, the museum will remain closed until we are certain there is no risk to visitors. Feel free to send a message if you... have questions or need information; we will try to assist as much as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to reopen soon.

Now hiring a Maintenance Mechanic in Cattaraugus County Dept. of Public Works. Learn more at https://cattco-portal.mycivilservice.com

Now hiring a Maintenance Mechanic in Cattaraugus County Dept. of Public Works. Update: We have received the required number of applications to begin interviewing candidates for this position. Thank you to all that applied. Learn more at https://cattco-portal.mycivilservice.com/

The December 5 Civil Service Examinations are postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Notification letters will be mailed. Learn more at https://www.CattCo.org//december-5-civil-service-examinati

Catch up on news about the Coronavirus from Cattaraugus County at https://www.CattCo.org/term/coronavirus

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Dayton Transfer Station will be closed today, Saturday, November 28. https://www.cattco.org/location/dayton-transfer-station-1073

Meals on Wheels volunteers are still needed especially in Salamanca, Cattaraugus, Olean and Randolph. Mileage reimbursement of .45/mile is available to volunteers of any age. Please call Cattaraugus County Dept of the Aging at (716)373-8032 or 1-800-462-2901 for more information.

*Most* County Offices and Services will be Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. What will be open and when? Learn more at https://www.CattCo.org//most-county-offices-and-services-w

Two Compost Facilities Temporarily Closed Please be advised that on or about October 5, 2020 the Yard Waste Compost Facilities located on the closed landfill sites located on Farwell Road in the Town Ischua, aka Farwell Compost Facility and Toad Hollow Road in the Town of Mansfield, aka Five Points Compost Facility, have been secured and are unavailable to the public for use on a temporary basis. Learn more at https://www.CattCo.org//terms-and-conditions-securing-yard

Road Closure: East Hill Road, County Road 63, Towns of Franklinville and Lyndon, October 22 through October 28 The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works will be closing County Road 63, also known as East Hill Road in the Towns of Franklinville and Lyndon, between Raub Road and Abbott Road, for the replacement of cross culverts. This closure will be from October 22 through 28. An off-site detour will be posted for vehicular traffic. See all of the road closures that are managed by Cattaraugus County at https://www.cattco.org/road-closures

Public Review and Comment - Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Learn more at https://www.cattco.org//public-review-and-comment-multi-ju

Influenza Vaccination Clinics listed on the Health Department's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CattCoHealth/events and at https://www.CattCo.org/FluShot

The 2020 General Election in Cattaraugus County will be held on Tuesday November 3, 2020. Polls will be open from 6 AM to 9 PM in all election districts. Learn more about your voting options at https://www.cattco.org//announcing-nov-3-2020-general-elec

Please note that the October 7 meeting of the Conewango Watershed Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place November 4 at the Department of Public Works building in Little Valley. Learn more at https://www.CattCo.org//conewango-watershed-commission-mee

URGENT NEED FOR MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS IN SALAMANCA AND OLEAN! We are looking for Meals on Wheels volunteers throughout Cattaraugus County but the need is especially great in Salamanca and Olean . Mileage reimbursement of .45/mile is available for volunteers regardless of age. Please call Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging for more information. (716)373-8032 or 1-800-462-2901. Call today!!

Every year, we experience the impacts of a variety of hazards. Please take a few minutes to complete the Public Survey for the update to the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan! Part of this plan update requires the input of stakeholders, including members of the public. A public survey can be found at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cattaraugusHMPupdate

Respond to the Census today to help make sure your community does not miss out on funding and representation for the next 10 years. #2020Census https://2020Census.gov

Completed absentee ballots may be dropped off at the County Board of Elections office from now until Election Day. Read the drop-off times at https://www.cattco.org//absentee-ballot-drop-plan-2020-gen

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Just a reminder, please take a few minutes to complete the Public Survey for the update to the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cattaraugusHMPupdate

Residents of Catt. County. please watch the video that includes important information and discussion regarding the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The recorded meeting at https://youtu.be/D19xyzr5Ilk