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News, updates and stories from the Town, about life in Ghent.
Due to recent staffing changes, Town Hall will be closed on Fridays until further notice. In addition, the Town Clerk’s Office will be closed for vacation from August 10 through August 20, 2026. Voicemail messages and emails to the Town Clerk will be monitored, but expect delayed response time. All other Town departments, as well
Read more.Ghent Summer Camp is CLOSED today July 29, 2026 due to weather
Read more.July 20, 2026 The Town of Ghent Communications Sub-Committee is pleased to share the first edition of The Ghent Press, the official newsletter of the Town of Ghent! The newsletter provides information pertaining to the Town, updates to current projects, upcoming events, and more! Copies of the newsletter can be obtained at the Town Hall
Read more.The Chatham-Ghent Senior Citizens Group invites members and prospective members to our August meeting on Wednesday, August 5, at 1:00 PM, at the Ghent Reformed Church, 1039 Co. Rte. 22, Ghent, NY. Our meetings provide an opportunity for seniors to enjoy an afternoon of refreshments, fellowship, and community. We are an active and growing organization,
Read more.The Town of Ghent is pleased to announce the transition of its official website and email addresses from townofghent.org to townofghent.gov. This change helps clearly identify the Town’s online services as official government resources and aligns with the use of the .gov domain by government agencies across the United States. As part of this transition:
Read more.NYSEG Update NYSEG reports most circuits now have ETR (Estimated Time of Restoration). 184 households by 1pm, 91 households by 2pm, 55 households by 4pm. The remainder are very small outage areas with a global ETR of 11pm. No locations were available during our update, but if you sign up for notifications through your account
Read more.Bottled Water and Dry Ice available at Chatham Fire House, 9:00am 7/4/26 The Town of Ghent, in coordination with the Village of Chatham, the Town of Chatham and NYSEG, will make bottled water and dry ice available for residents, beginning at 9am 7/4, at the Chatham Fire House, 1 Hoffman Street NYSEG Update As of
Read more.The Town of Ghent continues to respond to the severe storm that moved through our area Thursday evening, July 2, causing widespread damage from fallen trees, downed power lines, and extended power outages. As of this afternoon, NYSEG reported that approximately 1,600 Town of Ghent customers lost electrical service during the storm. NYSEG reported that
Read more.Beginning Monday, June 29, 2026, the Town Park on Water Street will be closed to the public weekdays from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM to provide a safe and secure environment for children and staff participating in the Town of Ghent’s Summer Youth Recreation Program. The closure includes the playground area and buildings. The tennis courts
Read more.The Ghent Band returns for its 2026 summer season with a full lineup of free, family-friendly performances across Columbia County. A longstanding community ensemble, the band brings together local musicians of all ages and backgrounds, performing a lively mix of marches, show tunes, patriotic favorites, and light classics. Their concerts are a cherished seasonal tradition,
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