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 5,402 at the 2010 census. Ghent’s zip code is 12075.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
Notice of Planning Board Meeting, September 1st
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.
August Town Board Meeting and Workshop to be Held August 26 at the West Ghent Recreation Center
The Town Board Meeting and Workshop, previously scheduled for August 19, will now be held on August 26. The location of the meeting is also changed.
ZBA Meeting and Public Hearing POSTPONED to September 8
The meeting and public hearing before the Town of Ghent Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for August 11, 2021, has been postponed until September 8, 2021. Public Notice will be posted with the final meeting and hearing location.
Planning Board Meeting to be Held August 4
There will be a public hearing on August 4, 2021, 7:00 p.m. at the Ghent Town Hall for the purpose of considering a modified site plan application.
Zoom Information for July 26 Zoning Review Committee Meeting
There will be Town of Ghent Zoning Review Committee Meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021 on Zoom beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Zoning Review Committee Meeting to be Held July 26
The next Town of Ghent Zoning Review Committee meeting will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.