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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The Municipal Ice Rink reopens this FRIDAY, 1/23/26. Please see the rules below.
The Town wishes to thank the volunteers who helped clear and resurface the ice. With all the snow and temperature swings, it was quite an effort. Special thanks to Jen S, Lew S and Wally R for clearing. Also thanks to Ben Perry, our Highway Superintendent, for tasking Vinny and Zach with shuttling water from
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Community Skate Party – Saturday Jan 24
3pm to sunset. West Ghent Community Center. The whole town is invited, and it’s FREE!! Come join your neighbors for a skate party at the Community Center this Saturday at 3pm. Free cocoa and cookies, a fire to warm yourself, and our resurfaced ice rink.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
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Notice Concerning the Examination of Assessment Inventory and Valuation Data
(Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law section 501) Notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data is the information that will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel, which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll for the TOWN OF GHENT which will
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Town of Ghent Forms Affordable Housing Committee, seeks volunteers
The Town of Ghent has formed an Affordable Housing Committee (“AHC”), and appointed Councilmember Dan Barufaldi as its Chairperson. The committee will be tasked with making recommendations to the Town Board for affordable housing solutions consistent with the Town’s recently updated Comprehensive Plan. The specific goals and objectives will be determined by the AHC and
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Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing 2/11/26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be a public hearing before the Town of GhentZoning Board of Appeals on February 11, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose ofconsidering an area variance applicable to the lands of Toby VanAlstyne, 2475 Route 66,Chatham, New York (Tax Map No. 75-1-19.12). All interested
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Sidewalk Clearing – a Reminder and a Thank You
The Town of Ghent issues a reminder to owners/residents of properties with sidewalks, that it is their responsibility to keep the sidewalks clear of ice, snow and debris, throughout the winter season.