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

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

Nov 10, 2025 6:30 PM — Nov 10, 2025 5:30 PM   
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Town Hall Conference Room 

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    Nov 10, 2025 6:30 PM — Nov 10, 2025 5:30 PM

Town Hall Closed - Holiday

Nov 11, 2025 — Nov 11, 2025   
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    Nov 11, 2025 — Nov 11, 2025

Board of Ethics Meeting

Nov 12, 2025 6:00 PM — Nov 12, 2025 7:00 PM   
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NOTICE OF MEETING

 

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Ethics of the Town of Cornwall will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, the 12th day of November, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room at Town Hall, 183 Main Street, Cornwall, New York 12518.

 

TOWN OF CORNWALL

                                                                        JENNIFER MCCORMICK

                                                                        TOWN CLERK

 

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    Nov 12, 2025 6:00 PM — Nov 12, 2025 7:00 PM

Town Board Special Meeting

Nov 13, 2025 8:30 AM — Nov 13, 2025 9:00 AM   
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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 Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., at which time the Town Board will discuss and vote to authorize the 2025 Water Relevy Resolution, 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:  November 7, 2025

 

 

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    Nov 13, 2025 8:30 AM — Nov 13, 2025 9:00 AM

Planning Board Work Session

Nov 13, 2025 1:30 PM — Nov 13, 2025 2:30 PM   
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    Nov 13, 2025 1:30 PM — Nov 13, 2025 2:30 PM