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
Zoom Information for April 15 Town Board Workshop and Meeting
There will be Ghent Town Board Workshop and Meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2021 on Zoom beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Information for April 14 ZBA Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Town of Ghent Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 on Zoom beginning at 7:00 p.m.
ZBA Meetings Will Be Held via Zoom until Further Notice
All meetings of the Town of Ghent Zoning Board of Appeals, regularly held on the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m., will be conducted and open to the public via the Zoom online meeting platform until further notice.
Zoom Information for April 7 Planning Board Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Town of Ghent Planning Board on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 on Zoom beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Public Notice of Extension of Time for Collection of Taxes
The time for collection of taxes remaining unpaid is extended until June 1, 2021.
Planning Board Meeting to be held Wednesday, April 7 at 6:00pm over Zoom
Town of Ghent Planning Board Notice of Public Hearing Please take notice that there will be a public hearing before the Town of Ghent Planning Board on April 7, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Site Plan…