2020 – Page 3 – The Cornwall Local

Weather would have been ideal for football

November 11, 2020 Ken Cashman

Remember last Friday night? The weather was warm, the air was still and the sky was clear. Coach Ryan Baldock observed that it was perfect weather for football.

Danskammer presentation

November 11, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Some municipalities have passed resolutions rejecting Danskammer’s application for a new gas-fired power plant.

Obituaries – November 13, 2020

November 11, 2020 Editorial Staff

Daniel Michael Connor, of Cornwall, NY entered into eternal rest on November 6, 2020 at his home. He was 68 years old.

Utility scam is stronger than ever

November 4, 2020 Ken Cashman

Sam Soto says the scam has become more sophisticated.

Town Board talks economics

November 4, 2020 Ken Cashman

Ever hear anyone say, “Cornwall’s a nice place but there’s nothing to do here”?

Pandemic presents Eagle Scout with challenges

October 28, 2020 Jason Kaplan

When Colton Barry presented his proposal for an Eagle Scout project, he considered COVID-19 as a factor, but didn’t expect the number of positive cases to remain high…

Epic battle for a state senate seat

October 28, 2020 Ken Cashman

In the sports world, it would be considered an epic battle. The local race for the state senate features two contestants with a history of success on Election Day.

Obituary – October 30, 2020

October 28, 2020 Editorial Staff

Alfred “Pete” Chatfield, a lifelong resident of Cornwall-on-Hudson, passed peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 25. He was 91.

A good day in Cornwall-on-Hudson

October 21, 2020 Ken Cashman

In our last issue (Oct. 16, 2020), I told you about a busy day on Main Street. A week later the crowd moved east into Cornwall-on-Hudson. The occasion was the Village Wide Yard Sale.

Your candidates for NY State Assembly

October 21, 2020 Ken Cashman

Constituent work rewarding Schmitt reflects on his term in Assembly Colin Schmitt spent a weekend with the National Guard in the midst of his re-election campaign. When he returned, he was eager to describe the