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 5,303 as of the 2020 census. Ghent’s zip code is 12075.
TOWN LIFE
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Community Day 2026 – One Week Away!!
September 26, 202611am – 3pmTown Highway Garage
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7th Annual Senior Day – 9/16/26 10am-2pm
Columbia County Office for the Aging announces the 7th Annual Senior Day The Columbia County Office for the Aging invites Columbia County residents age 60 and older to its 7th Annual Senior Day on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham. In the spirit of…
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
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Community Day 2026 – One Week Away!!
September 26, 202611am – 3pmTown Highway Garage
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7th Annual Senior Day – 9/16/26 10am-2pm
Columbia County Office for the Aging announces the 7th Annual Senior Day The Columbia County Office for the Aging invites Columbia County residents age 60 and older to its 7th Annual Senior Day on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham. In the spirit of…
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Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
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Ghent Residences on Village of Chatham Water – Boil Water Order
FROM: Village of Chatham, NY Alert: BOIL WATER ORDER EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY A Boil Water Order is in effect for Village of Chatham water users in Ghent from 2289 State Route 66 and south. Please boil all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and other consumption purposes. The order will remain in effect…