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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. 

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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:

  • Couches

  • Mattresses

  • Box springs

  • Stuffed chairs

  • Sleepers

  • Recliners

  • Toys

  • Small appliances

  • Empty water-based paint cans

  • One (1) large appliance per household

  • Wooden furniture (i.e., tables, chairs, desks, etc.)

 

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

  • Tires

  • Oil, fuel, and chemical tanks (propane, butane, etc.)

  • 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.)

  • 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.)

  • Explosives (i.e., ammunition, etc.)

  • Lead batteries and household batteries (except small batteries used in a normal household)

  • Metal drums (i.e., 55-gallon drums, etc.)

  • Building materials

  • Yard waste (i.e., leaves, trees, limbs and branches, grass clippings, etc.

  • Lawn mowers

  • No appliances with CFCC (freon), i.e., air conditioners, dehumidifiers

  • Computers and computer monitors

  • 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 

  • 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. 

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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

 

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