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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Zoning Board of Appeals

Sep 15, 2025 7:00 PM — Sep 15, 2025 8:00 PM   
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Town Board Meeting

Sep 16, 2025 7:00 PM — Sep 16, 2025 8:00 PM   
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Planning Board Work Session

Sep 18, 2025 1:30 PM — Sep 18, 2025 2:30 PM   
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Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

Sep 22, 2025 6:30 PM — Sep 22, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Sep 22, 2025 6:30 PM — Sep 22, 2025 8:00 PM

Music in the Park

Sep 28, 2025 5:00 PM — Sep 28, 2025 6:30 PM   
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Flirtin' with Disaster

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    Sep 28, 2025 5:00 PM — Sep 28, 2025 6:30 PM