

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​
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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TAX NOTICE​
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I HAVE RECEIVED THE WARRANT FOR THE COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, FOR THE YEAR 2025/2026, AND I WILL RECEIVE SAME AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 258 MAIN STREET, NELSONVILLE, NEW YORK, FROM JUNE 1ST TO JUNE 30TH, FROM NOON TO 2 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
DURING THE PERIOD JUNE 1ST TO JUNE 30TH, TAXES MAY BE PAID WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE. ON ALL TAXES REMAINING UNPAID AFTER JUNE 30TH, 2025, FIVE PERCENT (5 %) WILL BE ADDED FOR THE FIRST MONTH AND ONE PERCENT (1%) FOR EACH MONTH OR FRACTION THEREOF UNTIL PAID.
A TAX BILL WILL BE MAILED TO EACH TAXPAYER PRIOR TO JUNE 1ST.
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DATED: APRIL 26, 2025
MELISSA HARRIS
CLERK - TREASURER
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Royal Carting Bulk Trash Pick-Up
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Royal Carting will be picking up bulk trash items on Wednesday, May 28. Please have items out by 6AM.
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Please click here for a list of acceptable items. ​​
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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