November 3, 2026
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Ghent, Columbia County,
New York, will receive sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of one (1) new four-wheel-drive cab tractor with boom and side flail mowing units and a three-point-hitch turbine blower for the Town of Ghent Highway Department, in accordance with specifications which may be obtained from the Ghent Town Clerk, Ghent Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent, New York 12075, during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sealed bids, in an envelope clearly marked �Bid � Mowing Tractor and Equipment,� must
be delivered to the Ghent Town Clerk at the above address on or before 2:00 p.m. on November 18, 2026, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
All bids shall comply with the requirements of New York State General Municipal Law
§§ 103-d and 103-g, including the applicable Non-Collusive Bidding Certification and Iran
Divestment Act certification, as set forth in the bid documents.
Pursuant to General Municipal Law § 103 and § 44-4 of the Code of the Town of Ghent,
the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or on the basis of best value, as
defined in State Finance Law § 163 and determined by the Town Board. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bids received.
Dated: October 30, 2026
s/Benjamin Perry
Ghent Highway Superintendent
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Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting
Town Of Ghent Town Board Regular Meeting
The Town Board discussed various operational and community updates, including a grant received for planting a white oak at Town Hall, replacement plans for damaged netting at Water Street courts, and updates on the senior group, including tax exemption information. The board addressed planning and zoning matters, climate initiatives such as the installation of a car charger at town hall, and progress on the Rail Trail. The Beautification Committee proposed community improvement priorities, and the Zoning Review Committee reported on the reassessment of commercial lots. Additionally, the Highway Superintendent reported on road maintenance projects, equipment sales, and rising salt costs. The meeting also included a presentation of the town's financial fiscal stress report, which showed zero stress, and the approval of the payment of audited bills and the monthly financial report.
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The Town Board discussed and reviewed various operational reports, including the building and zoning monthly reports, highway superintendent reports, and updates from the beautification and community day committees. Significant attention was given to the zoning review committee's analysis of proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2026, which aims to clarify definitions for lot coverage and open land area, ultimately leading to a recommendation for its adoption. The board also reviewed the town's financial fiscal stress report and considered appointments for various committees and community engagement initiatives.
Aug 20, 2026·Board meeting
Ghent Town Board Regular Meeting
The board conducted a regular meeting covering various town operations and committee reports. Key topics included the appointment of a temporary deputy town clerk, discussions on dog control reports, park and recreation facility conditions, and reports from senior services, historical preservation, and planning boards regarding recent project reviews. The board accepted a grant from the Bank of Greene County for tree plantings, discussed the status of community engagement preparations, and reviewed affordable housing committee strategies. Additionally, the board approved several appointments to the town beautification committee, discussed lot coverage studies, accepted the highway superintendent's report on storm recovery and safety protocols, and authorized a new phone and internet contract with Spectrum. Financial business included the review and payment of outstanding bills.
Jun 18, 2026·Board meeting
Ghent Town Board Proposed Agenda
The agenda includes reports from the building and clerk, historian, food pantry, dog control, parks and recreation, and senior departments. Committee reports will be provided for planning and zoning, climate smart, rail trail, community engagement, affordable housing, and town beautification. Highway department matters involve accepting the superintendent's report, fuel bids, and a mower auction bid. Unfinished business covers a technology update and a local law resolution. New business is also listed for consideration, followed by the payment of bills and acceptance of the monthly budget report.
