Town of Cornwall
Town Historian

 

 

 

 

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Renita McGuinness

Town Historian

183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518

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Welcome to the Town Historian

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

Shred Day

Jun 14, 2025 9:00 AM — Jun 14, 2025 12:00 PM   
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Join us on Saturday, June 14th from 9 AM to 12 PM at Town Hall for the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Going Green Recycle Day!

This is your chance to safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted items — and help protect our environment while you’re at it. We’ll be accepting:

Old electronics
Documents for shredding
Unused or expired medications
Eyeglasses
Clothing and textiles

Just pull up with your items — our dedicated volunteers will be on hand to unload everything for you!

New this year: The Cornwall Lions Club will also be collecting used crayons to be recycled into new ones — a fun and creative way to reduce waste!

Let’s come together to make a difference.
See you at Town Hall on June 14th! 

 

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    Jun 14, 2025 9:00 AM — Jun 14, 2025 12:00 PM

Music in the Park

Jun 15, 2025 6:30 PM — Jun 15, 2025 8:00 PM   
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Dr. Magkneetoe - Classic Rock

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    Jun 15, 2025 6:30 PM — Jun 15, 2025 8:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

Jun 16, 2025 7:00 PM — Jun 16, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Jun 16, 2025 7:00 PM — Jun 16, 2025 8:00 PM

Town Board Meeting

Jun 17, 2025 7:00 PM — Jun 17, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Jun 17, 2025 7:00 PM — Jun 17, 2025 8:00 PM

Planning Board Work Session

Jun 19, 2025 1:30 PM — Jun 19, 2025 2:30 PM   
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    Jun 19, 2025 1:30 PM — Jun 19, 2025 2:30 PM