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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Columbia County K.I.S.S Dates for Ghent 2019
The Town of Ghent will have available shredding containers for seniors through the Columbia County K.I.S.S program for the following 2019 dates: March 18, 2019- March 29, 2019 June 10, 2019- June 28, 2019 September 9, 2019-September 20, 2019 December 2, 2019- December 13, 2019
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NEEDED – Volunteers for Meals on Wheels
There is an immediate need for volunteer(s) to deliver Meals on Wheels to residents in the Town of Ghent. Substitutes are always needed. Please contact the Town Hall at 392-4644. Volunteer less than an hour of your time and make a difference in your local community.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
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Town Board Public Hearing to be held April 20
For the purpose of considering Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2023, which would amend the Code of the Town of Ghent, Chapter 40 Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, to add a new Article V thereto, entitled “Procedure for Appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board Members”.
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Zoning Board Public Hearing to be held April 12
For the purpose of considering an area variance for a fence on the lands of Chloe Bower, 1194 State Route 66, Ghent, New York.
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Zoning Board Public Hearing to be held April 12
For the purpose of considering a variance for the expansion of a nonconforming use applicable to the lands of THREEMCD, LLC, 2596 State Route 66, Ghent, New York
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Public Notice : Extension of Time for Collection of Taxes
The time for collection of taxes Remaining unpaid is hereby extended until May 31, 2023.