Climate Smart Committee

Town of Ghent Earns Highest Honor with NYS Climate Smart Silver Certification!

The Town of Ghent is proud to announce that it has officially achieved Silver Certification through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program! Announced by the NYS DEC during Climate Week, Silver status is the highest certification level awarded by the state. This milestone recognizes Ghent’s ongoing commitment

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Join Us for Ghent’s Earth Day Action: Tree Planting!

Join Us for Ghent’s Earth Day Action: Tree Planting! The Town of Ghent Climate Smart Task Force invites you to celebrate Earth Day by giving back to our local environment at our second annual community planting event. Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PMWest Ghent Community Center Bring the whole family and help plant a

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Unearthing the Past, Forecasting the Future

A discussion of New York’s Historical Weather Data and How to Interpret it Today Public Presentation and Guided Nature Walk Hosted by the Ghent Climate Smart Committee. Download the flyer.Download the press release.

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