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
Town Board Special Workshop Meeting on THURSDAY, August 28, 2025 @ 7:00 PM.
Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 @ 7PM
Notice: Water District #2 plans are available for viewing at Town Hall.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: PLEASE CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW THE PLAN. CLICK HERE.
Please forward any questions or comments to PZCLERK@POESTENKILLNY.COM.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bulk Item Day: August 23rd @ 8:00am-12pm. Click HERE for more information
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
RESOLUTION #24-2025: A resolution authorizing, subject to permissive referendum, the replacement of the Reichard’s Farm Road culver, in and for the Town of Poestenkill, Rensselaer County, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of $650,000, and authorizing the issuance of $650,000 bonds of said Town to pay the cost thereafter. Click HERE for documents