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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Ghent Community Day
Save the Date – September 28, 2024 11am – 5pm, Ghent Town Garage
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The Town of Ghent is Climate Smart
The Town of Ghent Climate Smart Community Task Force takes a multi-pronged approach to reducing the Town of Ghent’s negative emissions of greenhouse gasses and other contributions to climate change.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
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Town Board Public Hearing to be held May 16
The meeting, which will begin at 6:45 p.m., is for the purpose of considering a land lease with Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless.
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Zoning Board Public Hearing to be held May 8
The meeting, which will begin at 7:00 p.m., is for the purpose of considering an area variance applicable to the lands of Elizabeth Huber, 281 Gilligan Road, Ghent, New York (Tax Map No. 82.-1-42).
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Assessment roll and grievance information
Pursuant to Sections 506 and 526 of the Real Property Tax Law:
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Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day: Saturday, May 4, 8:00am-Noon
At the Columbia County Fire Training Center, Columbia County Commerce Park, 50 Grandinetti Drive, Ghent, New York, Entrance at Route 66 (Bender Blvd.)