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

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Cornwall Community News

Board of Finance Board of Selectmen Community News Minutes & Agendas

4.11.25 Hybrid Budget Hearing
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March 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
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St Piran’s Day BBC Feature
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Upcoming Events

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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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting – Town Hall

4th Monday except as noted * 7:00 p.m. – on Zoom and/or in person Town Hall Meeting Room

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Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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Community/Senior Breakfast – UCC Parish House

Tuesday, April 22nd Community/Senior Breakfast UCC Parish House @ 9:00 a.m. MUST RSVP by April 20th to park.recreation@cornwallct.gov or call/text 860-480-0600

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UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road
Cornwall, CT 06753
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Celebrate Earth Day: “Sacred Nature” by Karen Armstrong Book Discussion – Library

Celebrate Earth Day, April 22 at noon at the Cornwall Library. Katie Freygang will lead a discussion of the book Sacred Nature by Karen Armstrong, This book reassembles ecological wisdom[...]

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

Cornwall Gallery