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.

TOWN LIFE

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES

  • Town Board Workshop Meeting to be held April 18

    The meeting, which will begin at 6:00 p.m., will be used to facilitate a meeting between the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee (CPRC) and various Town representatives.

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  • Zoning Board Public Hearing to be held April 10

    The meeting, which will begin at 7:00 p.m., is for the purpose of considering an area variance applicable to the lands of Christopher Snyder, 63 Soller Heights Road, Ghent, New York (Tax Map No. 92.-2-33).

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  • Extension for Collection of Taxes

    Upon application made to the Columbia County Treasurer, pursuant To Section 938 of the Real Property Tax Law, for an extension of time for the  Collection of taxes, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED That the time for collection of taxes Remaining unpaid is hereby extended until June 1, 2024.

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  • Water main break in Ghent

    NOTICE FROM VILLAGE OF CHATHAM Water Dept GHENT WATER MAIN LINE users expect intermittent service interruption today, 03/14/24. Be advised due to immediate repairs needed on the GHENT WATER MAIN LINE, service will be interrupted this morning for all users in Ghent. Once the water is off the DPW will work as quickly as possible

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