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 Board Special Meeting

Sep 30, 2025 5:30 PM — Sep 30, 2025 6:00 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 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., at which time the Town Board will discuss the Tentative Budget Overview, the HVSPCA Agreement, and to appoint a full-time police officer, 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:  September 24, 2025

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    Sep 30, 2025 5:30 PM — Sep 30, 2025 6:00 PM

Planning Board Meeting

Oct 06, 2025 7:00 PM — Oct 06, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Oct 06, 2025 7:00 PM — Oct 06, 2025 8:00 PM

CCAC Meeting

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

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

Oct 13, 2025 6:30 PM — Oct 13, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Oct 13, 2025 6:30 PM — Oct 13, 2025 8:00 PM

Town Board Work Session

Oct 14, 2025 7:00 PM — Oct 14, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Oct 14, 2025 7:00 PM — Oct 14, 2025 8:00 PM