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

Zoning Board of Appeals

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

Town Board Meeting

Oct 21, 2025 7:00 PM — Oct 21, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Oct 21, 2025 7:00 PM — Oct 21, 2025 8:00 PM

Comprehensive Plan Committee Public Forum @ Munger Cottage

Oct 22, 2025 6:30 PM — Oct 22, 2025 7:30 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 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., in Munger Cottage at 40 Munger Drive Cornwall, NY 12518

 

                   By Order of the Town of Cornwall Comprehensive Plan Committee

                                                                                      Wynn Gold, Chairman

                                                                                        Dated: October 8, 2025

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    Oct 22, 2025 6:30 PM — Oct 22, 2025 7:30 PM

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

Oct 27, 2025 6:30 PM — Oct 27, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Oct 27, 2025 6:30 PM — Oct 27, 2025 8:00 PM

Planning Board Meeting

Nov 03, 2025 7:00 PM — Nov 03, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Nov 03, 2025 7:00 PM — Nov 03, 2025 8:00 PM