Announcements

Neighborhood Su is launching a county-wide community solar campaign to spread awareness and promote equitable access to clean energy across Columbia County.

In response to public feedback, the Columbia County Solid Waste Department will be working with a local vendors to start a pilot food scrap program at the County waste stations.

Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is located at the Highway Garage at 178 Route 23B in Greenport.

Help close Columbia County’s broadband gap. By completing the New York State broadband survey you are helping Columbia County leverage federal and state grant funding.

Enjoy Halloween safely. There will no parade in Ghent this year, enjoy yourselves at this popular event! Back by popular demand – the Halloween drive through at the Chatham Fairgrounds! This event is free to the public and all are welcome. Hours will be 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 31st. Thanks to all of the local emergency service providers who sponsor this event and make it such a huge success!

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the September Town of Ghent Planning Board meeting will be held on September 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the West Ghent Recreation Center, 1041 County Route 22, West Ghent, New York.

Just as hourly or salaried positions must have standard work days, elected and appointed officials must have them too. Your governing board establishes standard work days and reports them to NYSLRS after adopting and posting a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials (RS2417-A).