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
Proposed Local Law # 1 of 2021
Local Law: A Local Law amending the Code of the Town of Ghent, Chapter 40 Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, Section 40-8 Retention of experts by Board, to clarify that the right to retain experts does not extend to legal…
Zoom Information for February 18 Town Board Meetings
Town of Ghent Town Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 pm via Zoom. There will also be a public hearing before the Ghent Town Board via Zoom on February 18, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of considering Local Law No. 1 of 2021, which would amend the Code of the Town of Ghent.
Town of Ghent Advertisement for Bids
The Town of Ghent hereby advertises for bids for the furnishing of an All Season Dump Body in accordance with certain specifications, which may be obtained from the Ghent Town Clerk during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Zoom Information for February 10 ZBA Meeting
Town of Ghent Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
Zoom Information for February 3 Planning Board Meeting
Town of Ghent Planning Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 3 at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
Notice of January 20 Special Planning Board Meeting and Zoom Info
Town of Ghent Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 20 at 6:00pm via Zoom