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

Sep 13, 2026 6:00 PM — Sep 13, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Sep 13, 2026 6:00 PM — Sep 13, 2026 8:00 PM

Strategic Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

Sep 14, 2026 10:00 AM — Sep 14, 2026 11:00 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 Monday September 14, 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: September 3, 2026                                                 

                                                                        Joshua Wojehowski, Town Supervisor

                                                                        Town of Cornwall

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    Sep 14, 2026 10:00 AM — Sep 14, 2026 11:00 AM

Town Board Meeting

Sep 15, 2026 7:00 PM — Sep 15, 2026 8:00 PM   
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COURTROOM

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    Sep 15, 2026 7:00 PM — Sep 15, 2026 8:00 PM

Planning Board Work Session

Sep 17, 2026 1:30 PM — Sep 17, 2026 3:30 PM   
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    Sep 17, 2026 1:30 PM — Sep 17, 2026 3:30 PM

Music in the Park - Rain Date

Sep 27, 2026 6:00 PM — Sep 27, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Sep 27, 2026 6:00 PM — Sep 27, 2026 8:00 PM