Welcome to the Town of Ghent
Ghent is a peaceful town where independence and community coexist. Founded in 1818 from parts of Chatham, Claverack and Kinderhook, it was named for the peace treaty that brought the War of 1812 to a close, re-establishing U.S. independence from Great Britain.
Ghent is tucked away in the beautiful Hudson Valley of Upstate New York, centrally located in Columbia County and northeast of the city of Hudson. It has a total area of 45.4 square miles and a population of 5,402 at the 2010 census. Ghent’s zip code is 12075.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
Planning Board Public Hearing to be held July 6
The purpose is to consider an amended special use permit and site plan for Stay at Liberty Farms on the lands of Mark and Beverly Cheffo, 129 Ostrander Road, Ghent, New York.
Notice of Completion of Final Assessment Roll
Notice is hereby given that the Final Assessment Roll for the Town of Ghent, NY, in the County of Columbia, for the year 2022, has been completed by the undersigned Assessor, and a certified copy thereof has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk on the 1st day of July, 2022, where the same will remain for public inspection.
Special Town Board Meeting June 30 at 10:30am
This special meeting will be held for the purposes of discussing broadband expansion and conducting general business of the Town.
Special Planning Board Meeting with Public Hearing to be held Wednesday, June 22 at 7:0pm
Held in person at the Ghent Town Hall for the purpose of considering a modified site plan approval for the lands of Bartlett House Holdings, LLC.
All Town Board Meetings to be held in Person
Beginning with the Thursday, June 16 workshop meeting at 6:00 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., meetings will once again be conducted in person.
2022 Columbia County DOH Free Rabies Clinics
However donations are accepted. See the schedule of dates. For the safety of all attendees, all dogs must be on a leash; cats and ferrets must be in carriers. (Those at least 3 months of age)