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.