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.
TOWN LIFE
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Columbia County K.I.S.S Dates for Ghent 2019
The Town of Ghent will have available shredding containers for seniors through the Columbia County K.I.S.S program for the following 2019 dates: March 18, 2019- March 29, 2019 June 10, 2019- June 28, 2019 September 9, 2019-September 20, 2019 December 2, 2019- December 13, 2019
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NEEDED – Volunteers for Meals on Wheels
There is an immediate need for volunteer(s) to deliver Meals on Wheels to residents in the Town of Ghent. Substitutes are always needed. Please contact the Town Hall at 392-4644. Volunteer less than an hour of your time and make a difference in your local community.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
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Notice of Receipt of Tax Roll Warrant 2023
• Michelle Radley has received the 2023 tax roll and warrant, and will attend at the Ghent Town Hall, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-2:30pm, to receive the taxes. • taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2023, without charge of interest. • tax rolls will be returned to the County Treasurer of the County of Columbia on…
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Ghent Town Board will hold its 2023 Organizational Meeting
The meeting will be held on January 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ghent Town Hall, Route 66, Ghent, New York.
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Three Town Board Public Hearings re: Fire Protection Services
There will be three successive public hearings before the Ghent Town Board for the purpose of considering Resolutions authorizing the Town of Ghent to enter into contracts for fire protection services with the Ghent Volunteer Fire Company.
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New Site for November 17 Town Board Workshop and Meeting
The meetings will no longer be held at the Ghent VFW and will instead be held at the Ghent Town Hall, 2306 Route 66.