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 MEETING
12.18.25 - Zoning Board Meeting @7:00 PM CANCELLED
December 30, 2025: Town Board End of Year Meeting @ 6:00PM
NOTICE:
Brunswick is experiencing a major Water Main break and is actively trying to locate it to effect repair. As a result, Brunswick has temporarily shut down their water feed to Poestenkill. We are currently drawing from our Reserve Tank on Hinkle Rd. to supply water to Town Residents residing in Water Dist. #1. We ask that you be conservative in your water usage as Brunswick works on locating & repairing their Water Main break. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We will update you as we know more. Thank you. Tom Russell
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 20, 2025: Town Clerks Office Closed
December 25-26, 2025: Town Hall Closed
December 27, 2025: Clerks Office Closed
December 31, 2025: Swearing in of the Town officials will be held on Wednesday December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM.
January 1, 2025: Town Office Closed
Holiday Food Donations: Thanksgiving & Christmas food donations for Poestenkill families in need are gratefully accepted at Town Hall or The Poestenkill Evangelical Lutheran Church (side door).
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: please click the link to view the plan. CLICK HERE.
The Town would like to hear from the residents any feedback on the Comprehensive Plan PLEASE send any comments or concerns to: PZCLERK@POESTENKILLNY.COM
DO YOU HAVE A DOG? Click HERE for more information about Poestenkill Town Dog Licenses.
MS4 ANNUAL REPORT/INTERIM PROGRESS CERTIFICATION-2025: Click HERE for more information.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS has an open position starting January 1, 2026 for an Alternate Board Member: You can send a resume to pzclerk@poestenkillny.gov or drop it off at the Town Hall.
PLANNING BOARD has open positions starting January 1, 2026. Please send resumes to pzclerk@poestenkillny.gov or drop them off at the Town Hall.
VIEW WATER DISTRICT #2 PLANS: Available for viewing at Town Hall.
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