2018 – Page 5 – The Cornwall Local

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.

Hiker sees something and opts to build a bridge

October 12, 2018 Ken Cashman

If you see something, you’re supposed to say something. But Matthew Wilhelm went a step further. He and his son were hiking on a trail this summer at the Wildlife Education Center in Cornwall-on-Hudson. As

Football coach resigns

October 5, 2018 Ken Cashman

At a special meeting today, the school board accepted Mike Connolly’s resignation as a teacher and football coach. He will not be with the team tonight. One of his assistants, Eric Holzapple, will take over as

These colors run

October 5, 2018 Editorial Staff

(Photo by Jason Kaplan) On Sept. 29, the Cornwall Middle School PTO held a Family Fun Color Run to raise money for a climbing structure to be used at recess. The organization is halfway to

Guide feted during farewell kayak tour

October 5, 2018 Ken Cashman

The kayakers paddled into the sunset — figuratively. It was mid-afternoon and they only went as far as Plum Point, where they beached their crafts and gathered for a farewell picnic to mark the final