Welcome To Ghent
Named for a peace treaty that brought the War of 1812 to a close and reestablished America’s independence from Great Britain, Ghent, NY, has ever since been a peaceful town where independence and community have coexisted for two hundred years.
In 1818, the town of Ghent was founded from parts of the towns of Chatham, Claverack and Kinderhook.
Ghent is a town in Columbia County, New York, United States, with a ZIP code of 12075. The population was 5,402 at the 2010 census. Ghent is centrally located in the county and is northeast of the city of Hudson. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.4 square miles.
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April Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Ghent Town Board
Due to the mandatory statewide response to the Novel Coronavirus, the April workshop and regular meetings of the Ghent Town Board will be held via the “Zoom” online meeting platform.
Read MoreNotice to Ghent Residents: 2nd Distribution of Hand Sanitizer
The Town has a limited amount of LIQUID hand sanitizer to distribute for free to Ghent residents who have been unable to obtain it elsewhere. The hand sanitizer will be distributed on Saturday, April 4th, from 12:00 pm – 2:00pm (or until we run out) in the parking lot of Ghent Town Hall.
Read MoreTwo New COVID-19 Response Funds Launch in Columbia County, N.Y.
Two new emergency funds to rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations and small businesses as they respond to the impact of the coronavirus have been established in Columbia County.
Read MoreNotice to Ghent Residents re Hand Sanitizer Distribution
The Town has a limited amount of LIQUID hand sanitizer to distribute for free to Ghent residents who have been unable to obtain it elsewhere. The hand sanitizer will be distributed on Wednesday, April 1st, from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (or until we run out) in the parking lot of Ghent Town Hall.
Read MoreBe Prepared. Not Scared.
This is an unsettling time for our country and our community, as we are in a public health emergency due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Your elected leaders and public health officials are working around the clock to slow the spread of the virus and provide care to those who need it. It is important to remember that we need to be prepared, not scared. Heed the advice of public health experts who agree that the most effective way to “flatten the curve,” or slow the spread of the virus, is to practice social distancing.
Read MoreCoronavirus Update – March 19, 2020
Ghent Town Hall is closed to the public. Please call 518.392.4644 during...
Read MoreNotice to All Litigants of Ghent Town Court
Due to the recent Coronavirus Pandemic, this court will not be in regular...
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