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

Music in the Park

Aug 16, 2026 6:00 PM — Aug 16, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Aug 16, 2026 6:00 PM — Aug 16, 2026 8:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Aug 17, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 17, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Aug 17, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 17, 2026 8:00 PM

Planning Board Work Session

Aug 20, 2026 1:30 PM — Aug 20, 2026 3:30 PM   
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Music in the Park

Aug 23, 2026 6:00 PM — Aug 23, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Aug 23, 2026 6:00 PM — Aug 23, 2026 8:00 PM

Strategic Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

Aug 27, 2026 10:00 AM — Aug 27, 2026 10:00 AM   
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TOWN OF CORNWALL STRATEGIC BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITEE NOTICE OF MEETING

 

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Strategic Budget Advisory Committee of the Town of Cornwall will be held on Thursday August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Cornwall Town Hall, 183 Main Street, Second Floor, Cornwall, New York.  

            The Town of Cornwall will make every effort to assure that the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk at 845-534-9100.

 

DATED: August 14, 2026                                                     

                                                                        Joshua Wojehowski, Town Supervisor

                                                                        Town of Cornwall

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    Aug 27, 2026 10:00 AM — Aug 27, 2026 10:00 AM