TOWN OF POESTENKILL

Rensselaer County, New York

Welcome!

The Town of Poestenkill is a quiet, safe town located in Rensselaer County, New York - far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern urban society. With a population just over 4,500, Poestenkill is known as a "gateway" to the Rensselaer Plateau. It offers residents and visitors a unique opportunity to experience a wealth of outdoor recreation activities and easy access to some of the Plateau's most celebrated state parks, forests, and natural landmarks. Poestenkill is home to a number of unique shops, dining options, and community events. 

NEWS

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Planning Board Meeting: April 1, 2025 CANCELLED

Resident Public Meeting: April 17, 2025 Ambulance Service Information @ 7:00PM at Poestenkill Firehouse. Click HERE for more information

UPCOMING EVENTS

Rensselaer County Hazard Mitigation Plan: Click HERE for more information. Submit Feedback by April 11, 2025

Easter Egg Hunt @ Poestenkill VFW: April 13, 2025 @ 11:00 AM

Highway Spring Cleanup: April 21, 2025 - April 25, 2025

POESTENKILL BULLETIN BOARD

PROPOSAL FOR SHARED AMBULANCE SERVICE: Please click HERE for the full report

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLD WASTE & RECYCLING: Town of Poestenkill residents may drop off residential household garbage and recyclables to the Waste Management Transfer Station. Click HERE for more information

DISPOSING OF PAINT: Click HERE for more information. Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for a list of acceptable items

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT HIRING: Click HERE for Employment Application

NOTICE TO BIDDERS-ADVERTISEMENT TO BID: Click HERE for more information

DO YOU HAVE A DOG? Click HERE for more information about Poestenkill Town Dog Licenses.

POESTENKILL & SAND LAKE SUMMER CAMP: Registration is OPEN for 2025. Click HERE for more information

MS4 ANNUAL REPORT/INTERIM PROGRESS CERTIFICATION-2025: Click HERE for more information

LINKS:

Click HERE for the 2024 Library Referendum

Click HERE for the DEC Community Update

Click HERE for the Standard Workday and Reporting Resolution for Water Manager

Click HERE for the Rensselaer County Ambulance Service Report