March 2020 – The Cornwall Local

If you are interested, church will come to you

March 25, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

These days, instead of going to church on Sundays, church is coming to you.
With the mandated shut down of large gatherings, and the new need for ‘social distancing,’ most church services in the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery-Cornwall communities have temporarily closed.

Businesses are facing many challenges

March 25, 2020 Ken Cashman

Last week a customer tried to overpay the bill for a modest takeout order. He left $100 on the counter. When the proprietor objected, the man explained what he was doing.

Obituary – March 27, 2020

March 25, 2020 Editorial Staff

Alexander P. Scott, of Mountainville, entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2020 at home. He was 27 years old.

Skoufis provides virus update

March 25, 2020 Jason Kaplan

A number of new statewide measures went into effect last night at 8:00 PM…

County reports first COVID-19 death

March 25, 2020 Jason Kaplan

The Orange County Health Department on Wednesday reported the first death in Orange County as a result of COVID-19.

Schmitt’s COVID-19 resource list

March 25, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt has put out the following COVID-19 resource list. Due to the evolving nature of this crisis information is subject to change frequently and will be updated as necessary.

Cornwall Public Library operations

March 23, 2020 Jason Kaplan

The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 in our community has created unprecedented challenges for all of us.

Village Board meeting

March 23, 2020 Jason Kaplan

In response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Board of Trustees will hold their March 23 Business Meeting via teleconference at 7 p.m. Draft minutes will be made available to the

Town declares state of emergency

March 20, 2020 Jason Kaplan

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, as Town Supervisor of the Town of Cornwall I have declared a State of Emergency within the unincorporated area of the Town of Cornwall due to the existing Pandemic Corona

The Girl Scouts start in Cornwall

March 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

On Monday evening, March 12, 2012 the late Janet Dempsey saw a large gathering at Rings Pond and casually wondered what was happening. By the time she finished her volunteer work at the library, the crowd was gone.