

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​​​​​​​​​​
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The Royal Carting bulk trash pick-up will be on Thursday, June 4th. Please have items curbside by 7 am. Below is a list of acceptable/unacceptable items:​​​​​
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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Couches
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Mattresses
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Box springs
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Stuffed chairs
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Sleepers
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Recliners
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Toys
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Small appliances
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Empty water-based paint cans
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One (1) large appliance per household
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Wooden furniture (i.e., tables, chairs, desks, etc.)
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Tires
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Oil, fuel, and chemical tanks (propane, butane, etc.)
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Motor vehicle parts or their components (i.e., fenders, doors, hoods, body sections, interiors, engine blocks, radiators, transmissions, drive shafts, axles, muffler systems, filters, gas tanks, etc.)
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Hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, drain oils, antifreeze coolants, pesticides, chemicals, lead paints, asbestos materials (i.e., insulation, shingles, pipe wrap, etc.)
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Explosives (i.e., ammunition, etc.)
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Lead batteries and household batteries (except small batteries used in a normal household)
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Metal drums (i.e., 55-gallon drums, etc.)
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Building materials
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Yard waste (i.e., leaves, trees, limbs and branches, grass clippings, etc.
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Lawn mowers
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No appliances with CFCC (freon), i.e., air conditioners, dehumidifiers
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Computers and computer monitors
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TVs or freon-containing items
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MARCH 18, 2026 ELECTION RESULTS
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Chris Alice Winward Mayor Two Year April 1, 2026 March 31, 2028
Douglas K. Anderson Trustee Two Year April 1, 2026 March 31. 2028
David Moroney Trustee Two Year April 1, 2026 March 31, 2028
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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
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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