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…]

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

November 4th Municipal Election Audit
November 13, 2025
Wind Advisory From Wed 7:00 pm until Thu 8:00 am
November 5, 2025
Unofficial Cornwall Election Results
November 4, 2025
Ignite Change: Help Us Raise Funds for Life-Saving Fire Trucks!
November 2, 2025
New Tabulators Tutorial – How to Use New Tabulators
October 25, 2025
CORNWALL TOWN REPORT 2024 – 2025
October 23, 2025
November 4th, 2025 Election Info
September 29, 2025
September 25 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
September 25, 2025
CVFD Open House
September 25, 2025
Absentee Ballot Applications for the November 4th Municipal Election
September 23, 2025
Severe Weather Briefing for Saturday Afternoon from DESPP/DEMHS at 10:00AM
September 6, 2025
August 28 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
August 28, 2025
August 7 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
August 7, 2025
Taste of Cornwall & Rose Algrant Show This Weekend!
August 7, 2025
Flood Watch in Effect Thursday & Friday
July 31, 2025
Regular EDC meeting video. July 22, 2025
July 25, 2025
Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Beginning Tuesday Afternoon
July 14, 2025
Summer soars as E. coli levels sink at Cream Hill Lake
July 3, 2025
Hammond Beach – Swim Team & Swim Lessons
June 30, 2025
June 25 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News – Cornwall CT
June 25, 2025
Heat Advisory From Mon 11:00 am until Tue 8:00 pm
June 23, 2025
Cornwall Korean-era and Vietnam-era Veterans Ceremony
June 18, 2025
June 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
June 12, 2025
Notice | Wastewater Treatment Facility
June 12, 2025
Hammond Beach | 2025 Season
June 2, 2025
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Cornwall Community News

Community News

Transfer Station Paving
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Nov

Community News Town News & Notices

Wind Advisory From Wed 7:00 pm until Thu 8:00 am
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05
Nov

Community News Town News & Notices

Unofficial Cornwall Election Results
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04
Nov

Community News

Halloween In Cornwall
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02
Nov

Community News Town News & Notices

Ignite Change: Help Us Raise Funds for Life-Saving Fire Trucks!
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02
Nov

Community News

October 29 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
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29
Oct

Community News

SNAP Interruption / Food Scarcity
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29
Oct

Board of Finance Community News Featured Minutes & Agendas Town News & Notices

CORNWALL TOWN REPORT 2024 – 2025
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23
Oct

Community News

Join Run 169 Towns Society!
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21
Oct

Community News

The Little Guild’s Run & Wag 5K race. October 18, 2025. Pictures by Lazlo Gyorsok
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19
Oct

Community News

Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department Open House . October 19, 2025. Pictures by Lazlo Gyorsok
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19
Oct

Community News

Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department Open House: lifestar helicopter landing. Video by Richard Griggs
October 19, 2025
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Community News

Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department Open House. October19, 2025. Video by Richard Griggs
October 19, 2025
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Community News

Prepare for a Cold Snap: Freeze Watch for Cornwall from Thursday evening through Friday Morning
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08
Oct

Community News

Apple Cider Festival at the Local Farm on Popple Swamp Road in Cornwall. October 5, 2025.
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06
Oct

Community News Uncategorized

In & Out of Color Opening Reception, October 4, 2025. Pictures by Lazlo Gyorsok
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06
Oct

Upcoming Events

17 November 2025

Park & Recreation Meeting – Hybrid/Library

Director-Jennifer Markow- (860) 672-4071 3rd Monday of month, except as noted* 6:30 p.m except as noted* Cornwall Library, Hybrid/Zoom/In Person

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The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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18 November 2025

Nature Book Group – Library

Nature Book Group: The Cornwall Nature Book Group will be at the Library on November 18 at 1pm. The book to be discussed is What If We Get It Right?[...]

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The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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18 November 2025

Board of Selectmen Meeting – Hybrid/Library

Clerk: Jane Hall - (860) 672-4959 1st and 3rd Tuesday of month 7:30pm Hybrid/Zoom/ In Person – Cornwall Library Unless otherwise changed by the Board of Selectmen

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The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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18 November 2025

Economic Development Commission – Library

4th Tuesday at 7:30pm (except as noted*)          On Zoom and/or in person at Cornwall Library

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The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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Beautiful Cornwall

First Snow Nov 11th!

West Cornwall Kind of Morning!

Frost on the Bridge!

After the Storm by Lazlo

First Frost Oct 10th!

Golden Hour

Ag Fair Fun!

Ag Fair Fun!

Ag Fair Fun!

Fall on the rise

River

Sky

Mountain Laurel

Mohawk Pond!

Spotted in Cornwall!

HACKS Covered Bridge Slalom Event
Town Hall Magnolia

Town Hall Magnolia

The Bend!

The Bend!

Signs of Spring

River Rd

Winter Winding Down

Cream Hill Lake!

Mohawk Laurel

Mohawk Sunrise

Mohawk Days!

Nice Day in the Hills!

Snowmaking Begins at Mohawk

The first snow of the season. Mohawk State Forest. November 22, 2024 - Lazlo

Halloween in Cornwall

Coltsfoot Valley Kind of Morning!

Great Day for a Race!

All of a sudden fall hits

Cornwall Bridge Reflections

Fall settling in

Ag Fair!

Cogswell Morning!

Remembering 911

Cornwall's Stonehenge?

Mohawk Pond

Island!

Last Week Before School!

Taste of Cornwall!

Valley Mornings

Misty Morning West Cornwall

Cliff Side Mohawk Pond

Hot as a Day Lily!

Cornwall Valley Mist

Mohawk Pond

Cornwall Bridge Kind of Morning!

Town Beach is Open!

River @ Cornwall Bridge

Lake Time!

Turtles are out and about!

Spring Into Action!

The other covered bridge in Cornwall

Eclipse from CCS

Cornwall's favorite amphibian signaling spring!

Spring Arrives at Mill Brook

The Season is Winding Down at Mohawk

CCS Ski/Snowboard Program at Mohawk Mountain!

Robbie Burns Birthday Celebration !

One of the biggest perks of living in a ski town is the CCS Friday ski/snowboard program at Mohawk Mountain!

Mohawk Friday!

Tracking Spring!

Just Across the River!

Cornwall Market Opens!

Governor Lamont making his address

Cornwall BOS with Governor Lamont

Governor Lamont being welcomed by Carol Lugar - President of Mohawk Mountain Ski Area

State Rep Maria Horn

Pine Knob Loop!

River Full at the Bend!

Week Two!

Tree Lighting In Cornwall Bridge

Opening Weekend at Mohawk Mountain

Cornwall Turkey Trot!

Good Morning Cornwall!

Snowmaking Begins at Mohawk MTN

Bunker Hill Sunset!

Chilly Morning

Coltsfoot Mountain!

Town Hall Fall

Cornwall Kind of Morning!

Bunker Hill Farm

Fall in the village

The Bench

Bunker Hill Mist

West Cornwall Village

West Cornwall Covered Bridge

Coltsfoot Valley Kind Of Morning!
Cornwall Gallery