October 2018 – The Cornwall Local

Around Town

Saturday events rescheduled

October 26, 2018 Ken Cashman

Even ghosts, goblins and witches have to watch out for bad weather. The Spooktacular on Main Street has been moved to Sunday afternoon. It will take place from 2 to 4 p.m.

Pre-Halloween party

October 26, 2018 Editorial Staff

(photo by Jason Kaplan) On Oct. 20, Bethlehem Presbyterian Church hosted a costume party. At various games, the kids won tickets, which they could redeem for prizes.

Small cast shrinks when “Clue” comes to life

October 26, 2018 Ken Cashman

Every fall, Cornwall’s high school drama club produces a show with a small cast. This year’s cast starts small and gets smaller. There are 13 performers in the playbill, but only six of them are

Obituaries – October 26, 2018

October 26, 2018 Editorial Staff

Rev. Dr. Moses Carter, Sr. October 23, 1934 – October 17, 2018 Highland Falls Ret. CSM, Rev. Dr. Moses Carter, Sr., of Highland Falls, passed from this life on Oct. 17 at St. Luke’s Cornwall

Special Town Board Meeting

October 25, 2018 Ken Cashman

The Town Board will meet in Town Hall at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 and vote to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

Judge McGuirk passes Thursday night

October 19, 2018 Ken Cashman

County Executive Steve Neuhaus expressed his regret today at the Thursday night passing of John McGuirk…

Up on the roof

October 19, 2018 Editorial Staff

(photo by Jason Kaplan) Last week contractors put the finishing touches on a replacement roof for the Cornwall Public Library. Senator Bill Larkin secured $200,000 for the project.

Rain doesn’t wash away village events

October 19, 2018 Jason Kaplan

Rain Saturday morning did not bode well for the success of Cornwall Presbyterian Church’s Appletime Fair and the Village Wide Yard Sale, but by the end of the day, organizers for both events reported positive

Obituaries – October 19, 2018

October 19, 2018 Editorial Staff

Joyce A. Fortino July 24, 1933-October 6, 2018 Fort Montgomery Joyce A. Fortino passed away Saturday, Oct. 6 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. She was 85 years old. Daughter of the late Harry

Fire prevention week

October 12, 2018 Editorial Staff

(photo by Jason Kaplan) Cornwall Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with a visit to Ark of Learning. Volunteer Rev. Stephen Racite explains how the fire hose attaches to the truck.