July 2020 – Page 2 – The Cornwall Local

Montessori School comes to Cornwall

July 8, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Parinaz Mokhtari, a 1990 Cornwall High School graduate, is head of Montgomery Montessori School, Inc. and she’s bringing the Montessori method of education to her former hometown.

City exodus may affect us

July 8, 2020 Ken Cashman

One of these days, you may see a lot of people in your neighborhood you don’t recognize. There’s a large influx of home buyers looking to move north from New York City.

Off-duty officer fatally shoots neighbor

July 7, 2020 Jason Kaplan

On Monday, Erick Gilmore was fatally shot by an off-duty officer with the Ramapo Police Department. The officer, a Town of Cornwall resident, was not acting on behalf of the state or any other police

Butterhill Day School moves to St. Thomas

July 1, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Butterhill Day School has graced Cornwall’s Main Street with its red facade, but after 15 years it will be moving to a new location.

How will the Class of 2020 be remembered?

July 1, 2020 Ken Cashman

High School Principal Emerly Martinez was one of the first people to speak at the June 26-27 commencement exercises. His initial year in Cornwall had been unique.

Obituary – July 3, 2020

July 1, 2020 Editorial Staff

Josephine “Jo” A. Hammer, of Cornwall, entered into eternal rest on June 23 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 80.