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

ROYAL CARTING LEAF AND YARD DEBRIS PICK UP NOVEMBER 19

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.

BOARD MEETING CHANGE

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will now be held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

ADOPTION OF 2025/2026 BUDGET

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.

Royal Carting Holiday Schedule

New Year's Day
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Garbage and recycling pick-ups will be one day later (Saturday) than regular pick-ups during holiday weeks.

Village Email Blast

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