

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
Nelsonville Short Term Rental Applications
Applications for Short Term Rentals in the Village of Nelsonville are now available here, and at Village Hall, 258 Main Street.
Applications for Class A permits are due by November 7, 2022 for the January 1, 2023 start date, however applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as permits are available. There is no limit on the number of Class B permits but applications must be submitted at least 2 months prior to expected rental.
Please contact the Village Clerk at (845) 265-2500 or villageclerk@nelsonvilleny.gov with any questions.
Village Elections Will be Held Tuesday, March 21, 2023
OFFICIAL LIST OF NOMINATIONS
Office of the Village Clerk, Nelsonville, NY February 23, 2023
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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, 258 Main Street, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 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
TRAVIS BIRO TRUSTEE 2 YEARS 338 MAIN STREET DINNER PARTY
MARIA ZHYNOVITCH TRUSTEE 2 YEARS 4 FISHKILL ROAD WOODSIDE PARTY
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MELISSA HARRIS
VILLAGE CLERK
Absentee Ballot Applications are available here.
Absentee ballot applications may be submitted as late as the day before the election, if the application is submitted in person. However, applicants requesting that the clerk mail the absentee ballots to them must submit their applications for the absentee ballots no later than seven days prior to the election.
IMPORTANT LINKS
CONTACT US
258 Main Street
Nelsonville, NY 10516
Tel: 845-265-2500
villageclerk@nelsonvilleny.gov
Village Clerk Hours M-F 9-3pm
Police Information
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