Tucked Away in the Beautiful Hudson Valley of Upstate NY
News, updates and stories from the Town, about life in Ghent.
On October 15, 2023, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association will hold its Annual Meeting at the Ghent VFW at 1:00pm. The meeting will include updates on the proposed rail trail project connecting Philmont to Chatham, through Ghent. The meeting is free and open to the public. Download a PDF of the Invitation.
Read more.Sample of supplies available. The Town of Ghent has received a generous donation of school supplies. The supplies are free and can be picked up at the Ghent Food Pantry during normal hours (Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-noon). If you are unable to pick up during these times, a limited number of appointments can be made for pick
Read more.The 2023 Ghent Summer Recreation Program welcomed Bindlestiff Family Cirkus to the children’s camp program. Members of the Cirkus joined staff and campers, sharing laughter and learning as they played and performed together.
Read more.A restoration project which began in the Spring of 2023 has been underway to renovate both entrances and repoint the bricks and mortar. It is anticipated that the full project will be complete by March of 2024.
Read more.On July 28 and 29, the Ghent Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will host the Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association (CCVFA) annual convention, an event that coincides with Ghent Fire Company’s 100 year anniversary. Festivities will include CCVFA annual business meetings and recognition of volunteers and dignitaries and culminate with a parade on Saturday at
Read more.The Ghent Band celebrates its 124th year, with performances on the following dates: PAST CONCERTS
Read more.Monday-Friday, July 5-August 4, 8:30am-2:30pm. For children whose primary residence is in the Town of Ghent, one child is $50 and a family is $100.00. The nonresident fee is $175.00 per child.
Read more.Learn how professional care managers combined with state-of-the-art technology can make aging in place safe, reliable, and affordable and relieve the stress on caregivers and families. March 8 at Columbia-Greene Community College
Read more.Are you caring for a loved one? Would you like to learn tools to help you balance your life and assist in meeting the challenges you may face? The Office for the Aging is looking to offer Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a FREE 6-week, 90 minutes per class, educational program for family and friends who are
Read more.Document shredding at Ghent Town Hall August 31 through September 11, 2020. Mondays through Thursdays 8:30am-3:00pm and Fridays 9:00am to noon.
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