

Welcome to Nelsonville
Incorporated in 1855, Nelsonville is a Hudson Highlands village located in the Town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York. Its Government consists of a mayor and four trustees as its legislative body, and a Village clerk who doubles as treasurer.
We're happy you're here! Please take a look around and explore the history of our small village, along with what's going on in Nelsonville today.
NEWS​​​
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ROYAL CARTING LEAF AND YARD DEBRIS PICK UP NOVEMBER 19
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Royal Carting will be collecting bagged leaves and yard debris on Wednesday, November 19.
The same rules will apply for this collection - leaves and debris must be in PAPER bags, no large limbs or trees, and most importantly, NO WET BAGS. If you start bagging your yard debris early, please keep the bags covered and dry.
Bags must be out by 6 am.
Additional reminders will go out as we approach 11/19.
We thank you, as always, for your cooperation.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF AND FOR THE VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, WILL BE HELD IN SAID VILLAGE AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING MEETING ROOM, 260 MAIN STREET, ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026, WITH THE POLLS OPEN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF NOON AND 9PM, AND THAT AT SUCH ELECTION THE FOLLOWING OFFICER IS TO BE ELECTED FOR THE TERM SET OPPOSITE HERETO RESPECTIVELY:
MAYOR TWO-YEAR TERM
TRUSTEE TWO-YEAR TERM
TRUSTEE TWO-YEAR TERM
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Independent nominating petitions can be found here.
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Absentee Ballot Applications can be found here.
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Mail-In Ballot Applications can be found here.
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​​BOARD MEETING CHANGE
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will now be held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
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ADOPTION OF 2025/2026 BUDGET
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The budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year was adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, April 21, 2025. You can view the budget here.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​Royal Carting Holiday Schedule
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New Year's Day
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Memorial Day
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July 4th
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Labor Day
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Thanksgiving Day
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Christmas Day
Garbage and recycling pick-ups will be one day later (Saturday) than regular pick-ups during holiday weeks.
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​Village Email Blast​
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To sign up for the email distribution list, please contact the Village Clerk at villageclerk@nelsonvilleny.gov and request to be added. To connect on Facebook, search and like the Village of Nelsonville community page: @NelsonvilleNY
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IMPORTANT LINKS
CONTACT US
258 Main Street
Nelsonville, NY 10516
​Tel: 845-265-2500
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​villageclerk@nelsonvilleny.gov
Village Clerk Hours M-F 9-3pm
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FOIL Request Application
Police Information
FOLLOW US
For emergencies, please dial 911
At other times:
Putnam County Sheriff's Office
845-225-4300 or 845-265-9111
New York State Police
845-677-7300
