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 5,303 as of the 2020 census. Ghent’s zip code is 12075.
TOWN LIFE
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Town of Ghent Earns Top Fiscal and Environmental Ratings from State Comptroller
The Town of Ghent has achieved the highest possible rating tier in the latest Fiscal Stress Monitoring System evaluations issued by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller. Understanding the Scoring System The State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System evaluates local governments on a 0-to-100 point scale. Unlike traditional academic tests, a lower…
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REMINDER: Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Event Details: Important Information for Attending Residents:
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
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Town of Ghent Earns Top Fiscal and Environmental Ratings from State Comptroller
The Town of Ghent has achieved the highest possible rating tier in the latest Fiscal Stress Monitoring System evaluations issued by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller. Understanding the Scoring System The State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System evaluates local governments on a 0-to-100 point scale. Unlike traditional academic tests, a lower…
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REMINDER: Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Event Details: Important Information for Attending Residents:
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Town of Ghent Earns Highest Honor with NYS Climate Smart Silver Certification!
The Town of Ghent is proud to announce that it has officially achieved Silver Certification through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program! Announced by the NYS DEC during Climate Week, Silver status is the highest certification level awarded by the state. This milestone recognizes Ghent’s ongoing commitment…
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Community Day 2026 – One Week Away!!
September 26, 202611am – 3pmTown Highway Garage