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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​​​​​​​​​​

The sample ballot for the upcoming Village election is now available for public viewing. You can stop by the Village Office during regular business hours to review the ballot.  

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NOTICE OF ELECTION - OFFICIAL LIST OF NOMINATIONS

 

To The Voters of the Village of Nelsonville, New York:

 

It is hereby certified, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15‑104, subsection 3c, of the New York State Election Law, the following named persons have been nominated as candidates for the respective offices named herein to be voted on at the annual election to be held at the Municipal Building Meeting Room, 260 Main Street, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from Noon to 9pm, and the certificates are on file in my office.

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Name of Candidate                              Office              Term                  Address                                   Nominated by

 

DOUGLAS K. ANDERSON                  TRUSTEE        2 YEARS         22 FISHKILL ROAD                            KIX PARTY

 

DAVID MORONEY                               TRUSTEE        2 YEARS           2 FISHKILL ROAD                       SHAMROCK PARTY

 

CHRIS ALICE WINWARD                     MAYOR          2 YEARS         54 BILLYS WAY                     NELSONVILLE NEIGHBORS PARTY

 

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MELISSA HARRIS

VILLAGE CLERK   

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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 

  • 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. 

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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
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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

 

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