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 Special Meeting

Aug 11, 2026 9:00 AM — Aug 11, 2026 10:00 AM   
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TOWN OF CORNWALL NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

 

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cornwall will be held on Tuesday August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Cornwall, Town Hall, 183 Main Street, Cornwall, New York.  The purpose of this special meeting will be to: i) enter into executive session pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 105(1)(f) to discuss the employment history of a particular person and matters leading to the reappointment and continued employment of said person.  No other business of the Board will be conducted other than the potential approval of an employment contract for said person.  No public comment will be taken at said special meeting.

            The Town of Cornwall will make every effort to assure that the special meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk at 845-534-9100.

 

            BY ORDER OF THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF CORNWALL

 

Dated: August 7, 2026                                  

                   

                                                                        Jennifer McCormick, Town Clerk

                                                                        Town of Cornwall

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    Aug 11, 2026 9:00 AM — Aug 11, 2026 10:00 AM

Town Board Work Session

Aug 11, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 11, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Aug 11, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 11, 2026 8:00 PM

Music in the Park

Aug 16, 2026 6:00 PM — Aug 16, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Aug 16, 2026 6:00 PM — Aug 16, 2026 8:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Aug 17, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 17, 2026 8:00 PM   
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    Aug 17, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 17, 2026 8:00 PM

Planning Board Work Session

Aug 20, 2026 1:30 PM — Aug 20, 2026 3:30 PM   
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    Aug 20, 2026 1:30 PM — Aug 20, 2026 3:30 PM