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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2020 Nelsonville Snow Ordinance

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

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• The ban on overnight parking on any public street in the Village between the hours of midnight and 6am, will be in effect from December 1-March 31. Residents must call 845-265-2500 after 5pm, each evening to learn if the restriction for that night has been lifted.   

• 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, in order that the lot can be cleared.

• 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. 

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Please view the Village calendar (through May 2021) here.

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COVID-19 UPDATES 

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Due to Covid, the Village Hall is operating by appointment only.

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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

• https://www.uwwp.org/covid-19-free-food-distribution-for-putnam-residents

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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 Mindy (villageclerk@nelsonvilleny.gov) to be added. If you sign up you will receive any and all notifications.