July 2013 – The Cornwall Local

Commons proposal prompts zoning review

July 26, 2013 Editorial Staff

After a July 24 meeting at Munger Cottage, the Town Board asked its planning consultants to review the Cornwall Commons request for a zoning change. Originally, the residential portion of the development was zoned as a Planned

Finding a book deal

July 26, 2013 Editorial Staff

Valedictorian answers our request for information

July 26, 2013 Ken Cashman

A month ago we printed a list of recent valedictorians, and asked for information on what they were doing. Arielle Rich, a 2009 Cornwall graduate, was the first to respond.

Cub Scouts had winning float

July 26, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Each year a committee selects the best floats in Cornwall’s Independence Day parade. This year the winning float belonged to Cub Scout Pack 6. Honorable mentions went to Edgwick Farm and the Cornwall Public Library.

Friends help raise money for homestead repairs

July 26, 2013 Jason Kaplan

The soft cost estimate to make repairs to Sands Ring Homestead is $450,000 and includes repairs to the roof, interior walls, windows, and floors. The Town of Cornwall Board, as well as the Friends of

Obituary – July 26, 2013

July 26, 2013 Editorial Staff

Fred P. Malizia Feb. 6, 1925-July 16, 2013 Fred P. Malizia, of Cornwall passed away suddenly in his home on July 16 beside his beloved wife. Fred was born in West New York, N.J. on

He’s “Army Strong”

July 19, 2013 Editorial Staff

County triathlon is worth the wait

July 19, 2013 Ken Cashman

It’s a part of the triathlon that spectators seldom see. Before the race there’s a lot of waiting, but no one seems to mind.

Black Rock hosts fishermen from Bronx

July 19, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Black Rock Fish and Game Club had some special guests on July 12 – a group of seven homeless men from the Missionaries of Charity Queen of Peace Home in the south Bronx.

Avoid a trip to the ER this summer

July 19, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Summer is well underway and more and more people are making their way outdoors to participate in various activities whether they’re sports related, for leisure, or even to work around the house.