WELCOME TO
Cornwall
The Greenest Town In CT
© Photo By Brian Mckenna
Explore the Wilds of Cornwall!
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
WELCOME TO
Cornwall
The Greenest Town In CT
© Photo By Brian Mckenna
“The gods of the valley are not the gods of the hills”
– Ethan Allen
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
VIRTUAL EXHIBIT
While We Were Home
Chronicling the lives of Cornwall folks in COVID-19 pandemic.
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Set in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in rural Litchfield County, “The mind, eager for caresses, lies down at its own risk in Cornwall.” – local poet Mark Van Doren, describing the seductive beauty of our town. Incorporated in 1740 and forged by early iron and agriculture, these steep hills, deep valleys, and rich culture are imbued with history, shaped by time and geography. Birthplace of Ethan Allen, General John Sedgwick and home to a historic covered bridge, Cornwall offers an authentic country life rich with purpose and character. We invite you to experience Cornwall and everything our town has to offer! [Read More…]
About Cornwall, CT
Set in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in rural Litchfield County, “The mind, eager for caresses, lies down at its own risk in Cornwall.” – local poet Mark Van Doren, describing the seductive beauty of our town. Incorporated in 1740 and forged by early iron and agriculture, these steep hills, deep valleys, and rich culture are imbued with history, shaped by time and geography. Birthplace of Ethan Allen, General John Sedgwick and home to a historic covered bridge, Cornwall offers an authentic country life rich with purpose and character. We invite you to experience Cornwall and everything our town has to offer! [Read More…]
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TOWN NEWS & NOTICES
12/26/2025 Winter Storm & Transfer Station Delayed Opening
December 18 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
No Parking Notice During Snow Season
Winter Storm Watch From Tue 7:00 am until Wed 1:00 am
November 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
EDC meeting 10 18 25
November 4th Municipal Election Audit
Wind Advisory From Wed 7:00 pm until Thu 8:00 am
Unofficial Cornwall Election Results
Ignite Change: Help Us Raise Funds for Life-Saving Fire Trucks!
New Tabulators Tutorial – How to Use New Tabulators
CORNWALL TOWN REPORT 2024 – 2025
November 4th, 2025 Election Info
September 25 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
CVFD Open House
Absentee Ballot Applications for the November 4th Municipal Election
August 28 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
August 7 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
Taste of Cornwall & Rose Algrant Show This Weekend!
Flood Watch in Effect Thursday & Friday
Regular EDC meeting video. July 22, 2025
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12/26/2025 Winter Storm & Transfer Station Delayed Opening
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Celebrating Democracy: Cornwall, CT’s Swearing-in Ceremony with Senator Blumenthal
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Upcoming Events
Inlands Wetland Agency – Hybrid
1st Tuesday - 5:30 or 7:00 p.m., as noted Zoom/Hybrid/ or in person Town Hall or Cornwall Library January 6th- 5:30 - Library February 3rd -5:30-Library March 3rd -5:30-Library April[...]
Board of Selectmen Meeting – Hybrid/Library
Clerk: Jane Hall - (860) 672-4959 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 7:30pm Hybrid/Zoom & In Person - Cornwall Library Unless otherwise changed by the Board of Selectmen
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
Board of Education Meeting – CCS
Clerk-Annie Kosciusko- (860) 672-2939 ext.3 1st Wednesday of month (Except July & August) 4:00 p.m.CCS Library or on Zoom if indicated
West Cornwall, Connecticut 06796
Cornwall Republican Town Committee Caucus – Library
The Cornwall Republican town committee will be holding a caucus to elect members of the Cornwall Republican town committee on January 7th at 7:00pm at the Cornwall Library, 30 Pine[...]
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States







