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
Town of Ghent Climate Task Force seeks part-time Independent Coordinator
To assist with research, reporting and events. Up to 10 hours per week at a rate of $25 per hour.
The Columbia County Climate Carnival is coming
Saturday, July 16, 10:00am-4:00pmColumbia County Fairgrounds 1982 Hudson Avenue, Chatham, NY What’s in store for Columbia County’s First-Ever Climate Carnival? Repair CaféFree StoreCompost CompoundBike RecyclingSustainable FarmingElectric CarsFood and EntertainmentLive Animal ExhibitBring the Kids Celebrate | Educate | Motivate Visit ClimateCarnival.org to find…
Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day: Sunday, June 5, 8:00am-1:00pm
Columbia County Commerce Park. 50 Grandinetti Drive, Ghent, New York. Entrance at Route 66 (Bender Blvd.)
Town of Ghent Recreation Summer Employment
Summer Camp Counselors July 5-August 5$13.50 per hour Camp Hours 8:30 – 2:30 Must be 16+ Must commit to working ALL 5 weeks Supervision and Engagement with campers is required Experience with younger children a plus CPR/First A id Training will be…
The Town of Ghent Zoning Board of Appeals will not be meeting on May 11, 2022
There are no applications before the Board.
LUSCOMBE SILVAIRE PLANS + Parts Patterns for 30” FF Scale Model
There will be a special meeting of the Town of Ghent Planning Board on May 11, 2022 beginning at 7:00 pm for the purpose of reviewing proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2022, which makes various amendments to the Town Zoning Code.
