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 April 5

    For the purpose of considering a special use permit and site plan approval for the lands of the Leggett Electrical, Inc. Falls Road.

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  • Bid Ad – Compact Roller

    TOWN OF GHENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ghent, Columbia County, New York, hereby advertises for bids for the furnishing of a Hamm HD 12 VV Tandem Roller in accordance with certain specifications, which may be obtained from the Ghent Town Clerk during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 9:00 …

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  • Town of Ghent State of Emergency Declaration

    A State of Emergency is hereby declared for the entire Town of GHENT, NY for a period of time beginning at 6:00 pm on the date of March 14, 2023 and continuing in effect for a period of 36 hours and ending at 1:30 am March 16, 2023. The State of Emergency has been declared …

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  • Assessment Inventory and Valuation Data is Available for Examination and Review

    This data is the information that will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel, which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll for the Town of Ghent which will be filed on or before May 1, 2023.

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  • Volunteers Needed for Newly Formed Communications Team

    Some experience with professional writing, social media, website design and graphic arts is welcome, but not a requisite. The team will meet every few weeks to start, and have regular electronic communications between meetings.

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  • Town Planning Board Vacancy

    The Town Board invites any Ghent resident (18 years old or older) interested in serving on the Town’s Planning Board to send a letter of interest and resume to Dan Barufaldi, Town Councilmember, by March 15, 2023.

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