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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The Village Board is currently discussing a draft Short Term Rental regulation.  The highlights of the updated draft are here.  Full text of the law is here.  A public hearing to discuss this draft was on October 18th 2021 at 6PM - the Board continues to accept comments and correspondence.​

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COVID-19 UPDATES 

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USEFUL LINKS FOR RESIDENTS:

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• https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you

• https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/know-your-rights

• https://www.putnamcountyny.com/health

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USEFUL LINKS FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES:

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• https://putnamedc.org/

• https://putnamedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Disaster-Funding-Guidebook.pdf

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EMAIL LIST

The Village is creating an email list for residents who wish to be informed by direct email from the Village Hall as to meetings, schedule changes, etc. Please email villageclerk@nelsonvilleny.gov to be added. If you sign up you will receive any and all notifications.