LITTLE VALLEY - The central Cattaraugus County elections office in Little Valley will remain open until 7 p.m. on Oct. 20 and 27 and Oct. 22 and Oct. 29 prior to the Nov. 4 General Election.

Additionally, the office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 to accommodate those who may need to apply for an absentee ballot. Any voter who will be absent from the county due to occupation, education, vacation or who has a permanent physical disability or illness that would not allow them to go to the polls on election day is eligible to receive an absentee ballot. The last day to apply in person, if previously registered is Nov. 2.

Applications are also available by mail or downloading from the board of elections Web site at www.cattco.org. Applications must be postmarked no later than Oct. 27 to be eligible for a ballot.

Any questions should be addressed to the board of elections by calling 938-2400, 938-2401, 938-2402, 938-2403 or 373-8010 extension 2400 - 2403.