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
COVID-19 Test Kit and Mask Distribution
Congressman Delgado is holding a COVID-19 Test Kit and Mask Distribution. Thursday, January 27 at 11:30am at North Chatham Free Library, 4287 Route 203, North Chatham, NY 12132
Covid Test Kits and KN95 Masks Available at Town Hall
The Town has received a limited supply of Covid-19 home test kits and KN95 masks for Ghent residents, organizations, and businesses. We ask that you read the CDC guidelines for testing.
Covid Test Kits and Masks Available 1/8/22, 10-11am at Town Hall
The Town has just received a very limited supply of KN95 masks and Covid-19 home test kits. Since we have such a limited supply of test kits, we ask that you meet the criteria and read the CDC guidelines.
RFP for High Speed Fiberoptic Broadband Internet Service
The Town of Ghent seeks proposals for the design, furnishing, and installation of high speed fiberoptic broadband internet service to certain areas and streets located in the towns of Ghent, Austerlitz, Canaan, and New Lebanon.
Notice of January 12 Public Hearing before the ZBA: an area variance of the lands of Jesse and Jason DeLuca
There will be a public hearing on January 12, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of considering an area variance of the lands of Jesse and Jason DeLuca, 16 Town Hall Place, Ghent, New York.
Notice of January 12 Public Hearing before the ZBA: an area variance of the lands of Peter Buckbee
There will be a public hearing before the Town of Ghent Zoning Board of Appeals on January 12, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of considering an area variance of the lands of Peter Buckbee, 1209 Route 217, Ghent, New York.