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
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
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Coronavirus Update – March 16, 2020
Dear Neighbors, We realize you are being inundated with information, but we wanted you to know we are here and doing our best to get answers to your questions and share some relevant information to help keep you and our community safe. If you can, please check on your elderly neighbors. It appears they are…
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Do you have questions regarding the US 2020 Census?
Here are some links where you may find answers to your questions:
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Town of Ghent Notice of Special Meeting
There will be a special meeting of the Ghent Town Board on March 9, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., at the Ghent Town Hall.
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Town of Ghent Advertisement for Bids
Now taking bids for the furnishing, construction, and installation of entryway improvements at the West Ghent Community Center.