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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

Tree Work on Main Street and Wood Avenue Monday, 12/16

 

Central Hudson will be performing tree work on the corner of Main Street and Wood Avenue on Monday, December 16, 2024, weather permitting. Tree work will begin after 9am. Please expect Wood Avenue closures that day. Please check back on the Village website or Facebook page, or call (845) 265-2500 for any updates. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. 

 

Road Work on Pine and Bank Streets 

Drain, sidewalk and road work is planned to begin on Pine and Bank Streets on Monday, December 9, and last approximately 8 week days. Pine and Bank Streets will be one lane during this period. Staging may be necessary on Adams Street. This work is being performed to repair and mitigate future flooding issues from the July 2023 storm. We appreciate your patience as the work is done as quickly as possible.

Royal 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. 

Notice of Annual Election 

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF AND FOR THE VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, WILL BE HELD IN SAID VILLAGE AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING MEETING ROOM, 260 MAIN STREET, ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025, WITH THE POLLS OPEN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF NOON AND 9PM, AND THAT AT SUCH ELECTION THE FOLLOWING OFFICER IS TO BE ELECTED FOR THE TERM SET OPPOSITE HERETO RESPECTIVELY:

 

TRUSTEE                               TWO YEAR TERM

TRUSTEE                               TWO YEAR TERM

 

Absentee Ballot applications can be downloaded here.

Early Mail Ballot applications can be downloaded here. 

Winter Parking Ordinance

 

Winter parking and snow removal regulations in the Village of Nelsonville:

 

The ban on overnight parking on any public street in the Village, between the hours of midnight and 6am, will be enacted when snow or ice is predicted, or when additional time is needed to clear the streets. Residents must call (845) 265-2500 after 5pm each evening to learn the decision for that night. In the event of a power outage, assume that the overnight parking ban is in effect.

 

A limited amount of overnight parking is permitted in the areas so designated, on North Pearl Street and Adams Avenue.  All vehicles parked in this area must be removed by 9am, so that the lot can be cleared.

 

The regulation is in effect from December 1 through March 31.

 

The Nelsonville Village Board reminds residents that it is a violation of section 1219 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic law to throw snow into the roadway.   Residents must comply with this law if the streets are to be properly cleared.

 

Finally, property owners and/or occupants are required to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice.

IMPORTANT LINKS
CONTACT US

258 Main Street

Nelsonville, NY 10516

​Tel: 845-265-2500 

villageclerk@nelsonvilleny.gov

Village Clerk Hours M-F 9-3pm

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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