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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Tax Collector Public Notice 4/1/26
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COLLECTION OF TAXES Upon application made to the Columbia County Treasurer, pursuant To Section 938 of the Real Property Tax Law, for an extension of time for the Collection of taxes, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED That the time for collection of taxes remaining unpaid is hereby extended until June 1, 2026.
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Breakfast with the Bunny
Sunday March 29th, Ghent Firehouse 8am-11am Please join the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ghent Volunteer Fire Company for the annual Breakfast with the Bunny. Sunday, March 29, 8am-11am at the Ghent Fire House, 2230 Route 66. Adults $12, kids 5-12yrs old $5, kids under 5 free.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
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Town Board Public Hearing 4-16-26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SPECTRUM NORTHEAST, LLC AND THE TOWN OF GHENT PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that there will be a public hearing before the Ghent Town Board on April 16, 2026 at 6:55 p.m. at the Ghent Town Hall, Route 66, Ghent, New York
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Tax Collector Public Notice 4/1/26
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COLLECTION OF TAXES Upon application made to the Columbia County Treasurer, pursuant To Section 938 of the Real Property Tax Law, for an extension of time for the Collection of taxes, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED That the time for collection of taxes remaining unpaid is hereby extended until June 1, 2026.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing 4/8/26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be a public hearing before the Town of Ghent Zoning Board of Appeals on April 8, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of considering a variance applicable to the lands of 4C’s Property Management LLC, 1840 Route 9H, Hudson, New York (Tax Map
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Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing 4/8/26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be a public hearing before the Town of Ghent Zoning Board of Appeals on April 8, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of considering an area variance applicable to the lands of Elizabeth VanAlstyne, 18 Elm Street, Chatham, New York (Tax Map No.