officials

Town Supervisor

Larry Andrews, Jr. (elected term 2006 - 2009)

518.392.3144

Deputy Supervisor
Larry VanBrunt

The Deputy Supervisor is appointed annually by the Town Board.

Accountant for the Town of Ghent

Mark Fitzgerald

This position is appointed annually by the Town Board.

Attorney for the Town of Ghent

Guterman, Shallo & Alford, PLLC

Hours: Theodore Guterman II
21 North Seventh Street
Hudson, NY 12534
tel 518.828.5400 or 518.828.1521
fax 518.828.0267
e-mail

This position is appointed annually by the Town Board.

Building Inspector

Walt Simonsmeier

Hours: Tuesday 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., and
Wednesday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
518.392.4644 ext 203
e-mail

Dog Control

Wendy Shufelt,

Hours: Bartel Road, Ghent

Columbia-Green Humane Society
518.828.6044
125 Humane Society Road, Hudson 12534

Engineer for the Town of Ghent

Morris Associates Engineering Consultants, PLLC

Hours: Ray Jurkowski

FOIL Officer

Jonathan Walters

Applications for public access to Town of Ghent records, under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) may be requested by contacting the Town Clerk at 518.392.4644 ext 201. 

Superintendent, Department of Highways

Mike Losa (2006 - 2009)

Hours: Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday, 6 am until 4:30 pm
Winter Hours
Monday through Friday, 7 am until 3:30 pm

The Highway Department is operating under Winter Hours through the end of April 2008

FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, CALL 911

During business hours, call the Town Garage 518.392.2651 for all non-emergency occurences, such as a downed tree on a roadway, or a road wash out. 
During non-business hours, you may call 518.828.4114.
Remember, if it’s an emergency - call 911 immediately.
Minutes matter.

Town Board - Buildings & Facilities Committee

Larry Andrews, Supervisor

Pete Nelson, Town Board
appointed

Town Board - Cable TV Committee

Larry VanBrunt, Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Cell Towers Committee

Pete Nelson, Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Christmas & Celebrations

Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Community Day Committee

Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Elections Committee

Linda Hess, Town Board & Larry VanBrunt, Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Fire Company Liaison

Linda Hess, Town Board & Pete Nelson, Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Highway Committee

Larry Andrews, Supervior & Larry VanBrunt, Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Negotiations & Labor Management Committee

Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Planning Committee

Pete Nelson, Town Board & Larry VanBrunt

appointed

Town Board - Public Relations Committee

Linda Hess &

appointed

Town Board - Records Management Committee

Larry Andrews, Supervisor

appointed

Town Board - Recreation Committee

Linda Hess, Town Board &

appointed

Town Board - Rescue Squad Committee

Larry Andrews, Supervisor & Linda Hess, Town Board

Town Board - Senior Citizens Committee

Larry VanBrunt, Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Veterans Committee

Linda Hess, Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Water District Committee

Larry VanBrunt, Town Board &

appointed

Town Board - Youth, Parks & Recreation Committee

Linda Hess, Town Board & Pete Nelson, Town Board

appointed

Town Board - Zoning Committee

Linda Hess, Town Board &

appointed

Town Clerk - Tax Collector - Registrar - Insurance Clerk - Recording Secretary for the Town Board

Rosemarie Elliott (elected term 2006-2009)

Hours: Monday through Friday - 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., and
Wednesday evening - 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Contact the Town Clerk regarding the following:
Property Taxes
Marriage Licenses
Death Certificates
Dog Licenses
Hunting / Fishing Licenses
Rental of Town Meeting Facilities and Usage of Playground Facilities
Meals on Wheels Program inquiries
Refuse Bags and Disposal Tickets for Columbia County Transfer Stations
General Inquiries - ’Miss Rose knows.

Deputy Town Clerk - Collector - Registrar
Emily Pavelek
This position is appointed annually by the Town Board.

Zoning Enforcement Officer

Gil H. Raab - appointed

Hours: Tuesday 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., and
Wednesday 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

In addition to the above, you are welcome to telephone Mr. Raab at 518.828.7500, during normal business hours.

The complete Town of Ghent Code is available on-line. 

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