Town of Cornwall
Town Historian

 

 

 

 

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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

Orange County Industrial Development Agency Public Hearing: 2 Girls 1 Boy Holdings

Mar 27, 2025 12:00 PM — Mar 27, 2025 1:00 AM   
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The Orange County IDA pubic hearing covers key updates and decisions on economic development projects in Orange County. Topics include new and ongoing initiatives for business support, tax incentives, and infrastructure improvements to boost local job creation and investment.

For more information and the link to watch the meeting on Youtube, please visit : https://www.ocnyida.com/meetings/2025-03-27-2-grils-1-boy-holdings-llc-public-hearing/

 

 

 

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    Mar 27, 2025 12:00 PM — Mar 27, 2025 1:00 AM

CCAC Meeting

Apr 01, 2025 7:00 PM — Apr 01, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Apr 01, 2025 7:00 PM — Apr 01, 2025 8:00 PM

Planning Board Meeting

Apr 07, 2025 7:00 PM — Apr 07, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Apr 07, 2025 7:00 PM — Apr 07, 2025 8:00 PM

Town Board Work Session

Apr 08, 2025 6:00 PM — Apr 08, 2025 7:00 PM   
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    Apr 08, 2025 6:00 PM — Apr 08, 2025 7:00 PM

Special Town Board Meeting - Proposed Cornwall Commons Project

Apr 08, 2025 7:30 PM — Apr 08, 2025 8:00 PM   
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Town Board of the Town of Cornwall will hold a Special Meeting on the 8th day of April, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., at Munger Cottage to discuss the proposed Cornwall Commons project.

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    Apr 08, 2025 7:30 PM — Apr 08, 2025 8:00 PM