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 Work Session

May 13, 2025 7:00 PM — May 13, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    May 13, 2025 7:00 PM — May 13, 2025 8:00 PM

Planning Board Work Session

May 15, 2025 1:30 PM — May 15, 2025 2:30 PM   
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    May 15, 2025 1:30 PM — May 15, 2025 2:30 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

May 19, 2025 7:00 PM — May 19, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    May 19, 2025 7:00 PM — May 19, 2025 8:00 PM

Town Board Meeting

May 20, 2025 7:00 PM — May 20, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    May 20, 2025 7:00 PM — May 20, 2025 8:00 PM

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC FORUM

May 29, 2025 6:30 PM — May 29, 2025 8:00 PM   
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NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC FORUM

 

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cornwall Comprehensive Plan Committee will hold a Public Forum on Thursday May 29, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., in Munger Cottage at 183 Main Street, Cornwall, NY.

 

                   By Order of the Town of Cornwall Comprehensive Plan Committee

                                                                                      Wynn Gold, Chairman

                                                                                          Dated: May 6, 2025

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    May 29, 2025 6:30 PM — May 29, 2025 8:00 PM