Athletic fields discussion dominates forum
About 30 concerned citizens attended the Communication Committee’s first capital project community forum last week. The meeting began with a quick overview of the project the Board of Education will be considering, and then was opened up for comments and questions from the audience. Page 1A
Main Street shapes up & fills up
The physical appearance of Cornwall’s business district is slowly changing. A positive change is that several new businesses have filled the empty storefronts. It’s evidence that a lot is happening on Main Street and the surrounding area. Page 1A
The Shop Hop returns with new organizer
The last Shop Hop seems like ancient history. A lot has changed since then. We survived a lockdown and got used to wearing masks. New people moved into the community. And the former organizer of the event, Lu Ann Richards, has moved her business (Creative Gifts and More) to New Windsor. But it’s still one of the stops on the shoppers’ itinerary. Page 1A
Village tasks engineers with developing water improvement plan
During Monday night’s business meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing the engineering firm of Pitingaro and Doetsch to assess the village’s infrastructure and put together a water system improvement plan at a cost of $88,000. Page 3A
Interfaith service
The Cornwall Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at the United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Page 3A
Nov. 11 a time for gratitude and compassion
During a Nov. 11 radio interview, Gen. David Petraeus (ret.) threw a bone to today’s veterans. The Cornwall alumnus said they should be recognized alongside the Greatest Generation. Page 5A
Long-time firefighter honored by county
Charles Tonneson, 82, has been active with Storm King Engine Company for over 50 years. Last month he was honored by Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus and was among the recipients of the 2021 Meritorious Service Awards. Page 1B
How does Santa Claus celebrate Christmas?
Santa Claus is known across the world as the jolly bearded man in the red and white suit who delivered gifts to boys and girls on Christmas Day. But how do Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves celebrate the holiday when they’re not working? Cornwall author Debbie Sullivan answers that question with her first book, “How Santa Celebrates Christmas: A Story About the Meaning and Magic of Christmas.” Page 4B