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

Planning Board Meeting

Jul 06, 2026 7:00 PM — Jul 06, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Jul 06, 2026 7:00 PM — Jul 06, 2026 8:00 PM

CCAC Meeting

Jul 07, 2026 7:00 PM — Jul 07, 2026 9:00 PM   
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    Jul 07, 2026 7:00 PM — Jul 07, 2026 9:00 PM

Town Board Special Meeting

Jul 07, 2026 7:00 PM — Jul 07, 2026 8:00 PM   
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TOWN OF CORNWALL NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

 

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cornwall will be held on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Cornwall Town Hall, 183 Main Street, Cornwall, New York.  The purpose of this special meeting will be to review and discuss the most recent version of the Town’s updated Draft Comprehensive Plan and schedule the continuation of the public hearing for said updated Comprehensive Plan.  No other business will be conducted unless set forth on the posted meeting agenda.

            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.

 

            BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CORNWALL

 

 

DATED: June 26, 2026                                                         

                                                                        Jennifer McCormick, Town Clerk

                                                                        Town of Cornwall

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    Jul 07, 2026 7:00 PM — Jul 07, 2026 8:00 PM

Strategic Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

Jul 09, 2026 10:00 AM — Jul 09, 2026 11:00 AM   
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    Jul 09, 2026 10:00 AM — Jul 09, 2026 11:00 AM

Music in the Park

Jul 12, 2026 6:00 PM — Jul 12, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Jul 12, 2026 6:00 PM — Jul 12, 2026 8:00 PM