Welcome To Ghent
Named for a peace treaty that brought the War of 1812 to a close and reestablished America’s independence from Great Britain, Ghent, NY, has ever since been a peaceful town where independence and community have coexisted for two hundred years.
In 1818, the town of Ghent was founded from parts of the towns of Chatham, Claverack and Kinderhook.
Ghent is a town in Columbia County, New York, United States, with a ZIP code of 12075. The population was 5,402 at the 2010 census. Ghent is centrally located in the county and is northeast of the city of Hudson. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.4 square miles.
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Town of Ghent Notice of Meeting Cancellation
Please take notice that there will be no Ghent Town Board workshop or regular meeting on March 19, 2020.
Read MoreCoronavirus Update – March 16, 2020
Dear Neighbors,
We realize you are being inundated with information, but we wanted you to know we are here and doing our best to get answers to your questions and share some relevant information to help keep you and our community safe. If you can, please check on your elderly neighbors. It appears they are the most vulnerable right now. We will continue to send emails and post information on Town of Ghent website. Be safe and be kind–we need each other right now!
Read MoreTown of Ghent Notice of Special Meeting
There will be a special meeting of the Ghent Town Board on March 9, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., at the Ghent Town Hall.
Read MoreTown of Ghent Advertisement for Bids
Now taking bids for the furnishing, construction, and installation of entryway improvements at the West Ghent Community Center.
Read MorePlanning Board Public Hearing Wednesday, March 4
Town of Ghent Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two applications on Wednesday, March 4th, beginning at 7:00 o’clock at the Ghent Town Hall.
Read MoreNY Transco Will Attend the February 27 Town Board Workshop
They will give an update on the New York Energy Solution Project at 6:00pm at the Ghent Town Hall.
Read MoreNotice of Next Town Board Workshop and Meeting
There will be no Ghent Town Board workshop or regular meeting on February 20, 2020.
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