Town of Cornwall
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Renita McGuinness

Town Historian

183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518

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History of Cornwall - 4th of July

This is a 2024 digitized restoration of the 16mm Dorfman family movies filmed by Dr. David L. Dorfman, who, with this wife, Mrs. Dolce Stern Dorfman, started Cornwall's annual Independence Day celebration in 1950.

It has been shared with the Town Historian for our archives and the enhancement of our mission by their daughter, Dr. Sally Faith Dorfman (aka Mrs. Steven G. Sirota), who retains all rights and ownership.

More information about the history of the 4th of July in Cornwall can be found on the Cornwall Independence Day Committee's website: cornwall4th.org/about-us

 

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Upcoming Events

Town Hall Closed - Holiday

Nov 28, 2025 — Nov 28, 2025   
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    Nov 28, 2025 — Nov 28, 2025

Town Board Special Meeting

Dec 04, 2025 6:00 PM — Dec 04, 2025 6:30 PM   
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CORNWALL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., at which time the Town Board will go in to Executive Session to interview/discuss proposal for a potential Town Attorney, and any other items received after the final agenda publication.

 

The meeting location will be at Town Hall, 183 Main Street, Cornwall, New York 12518.  Members of the public may attend the Town Board meeting at the above-listed location. 

 

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR

Dated:  November 26, 2025

  • Time
    Dec 04, 2025 6:00 PM — Dec 04, 2025 6:30 PM

Planning Board Work Session

Dec 11, 2025 1:30 PM — Dec 11, 2025 2:30 PM   
  • Time
    Dec 11, 2025 1:30 PM — Dec 11, 2025 2:30 PM

Town Board Work Session

Dec 11, 2025 7:00 PM — Dec 11, 2025 8:00 PM   
  • Time
    Dec 11, 2025 7:00 PM — Dec 11, 2025 8:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

Dec 15, 2025 7:00 PM — Dec 15, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Dec 15, 2025 7:00 PM — Dec 15, 2025 8:00 PM