
WELCOME TO
Cornwall
Greenest Town in Connecticut
© Photo By Brian Mckenna

Explore the Wilds of Cornwall!

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

WELCOME TO
Cornwall
Greenest Town in Connecticut
© 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
April 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News – Cornwall CT
Assessors Office Closed
Region One Budget hearing Notice
March 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
Building Department Fees Update
St Piran’s Day BBC Feature
Cornwall Video for St Piran’s Day BBC Broadcast
Winter Weather Advisory
Cornwall Democracy Cup Ceremony at Town Hall
Winter Storm Warning
Cornwall Transfer Station – Weather-Related Update – CLOSED SUNDAY
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February 5, 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
Winter Storm Warning
1/9/2025 Great Hill Road – Closed for Tree Work
Tax Collection Notice
Town Hall & Transfer Station Holiday Hours
No Parking Notice During Snow Season
November 27 2024 – Cornwall Town Hall News
11/27/2024 UPDATE | CANCELLED Declaration of Emergency – Open Burn Ban
Registrars of Voters Audit
Update: Missing Person Case Resolved
Cornwall leads state with 90 percent voter turnout

Cornwall Community News
Board of Finance Board of Selectmen Community News Minutes & Agendas
4.11.25 Hybrid Budget Hearing
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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
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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
Cornwall, CT 06753
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[...]
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
