
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.
See MoreAbout 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
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
Hammond Beach – Swim Team & Swim Lessons
June 25 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News – Cornwall CT
Heat Advisory From Mon 11:00 am until Tue 8:00 pm
Cornwall Korean-era and Vietnam-era Veterans Ceremony
June 2025 – Cornwall Town Hall News
Notice | Wastewater Treatment Facility
Hammond Beach | 2025 Season
2025 Memorial Day Guide
5/3/2025 Severe Thunderstorm Updates
Region One District Meeting & Budget Referendum May 5th
May 16, 2025 – Notice of Special Town Meeting
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

Cornwall Community News
Aug
Community News
Sarah Blodgett and Tina Pucket opening at Souterrain Gallery, August 2, 2025. Video by Richard Griggs.
Community News Town News & Notices
Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Beginning Tuesday Afternoon
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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
Community/Senior Lunch UCC – Parish House
Tuesday, August 12th Community/Senior Lunch UCC Parish House @ 12:00p.m. MUST RSVP by Aug 10th to park.recreation@cornwallct.gov or call/text 860-480-0600
Cornwall, CT 06753
Wastewater Management Project In West Cornwall Village Construction Committee Meeting – Hybrid/Library
2nd Tuesday of month at 5:00pm (except as noted*) Hybrid/Zoom/In Person – Cornwall Library
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
Public Hearing – Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – Hybrid/Library
Public hearing: The hearing will receive public input into a regulation change that eliminates the requirement that a "buildable" area by a rectangle. Land Use Administrator - Spencer Musselman –[...]
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
