Cornwall CT

River Road Closure
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-26
April 15 through April 26

Special Town Meeting - Library
2024-04-19 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Electors and citizens qualified to vote at Town Meetings of the Town of Cornwall are hereby notified and warned that a Special Town Meeting will be held on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT 06753 for the following purpose:
Upon recommendation of the Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen to:
1) Transfer capital projects account interest $50,000 to capital projects road improvements for spring resurfacing of roads.
2) To transfer $50,000 from Town general fund balance to capital road improvements to complete summer storm damage repairs.
3) Authorize repairs to Essex Hill Road of $147,000 be paid out of capital projects road improvement.
4) To increase capital projects fund road improvement by $17,000 to be reimbursed by state grant for hazardous tree removal.
5) Public hearing on municipal budget 24/25.

Town Budget Public Hearing - Cornwall Library
2024-04-19 19:30 | Cornwall Consolidated School, 5 Cream Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT, 06796

International Poetry Day - Library/Zoom
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
International Poetry Day. April 20th from 2pm until 4pm. Experience the Live / Zoom Real-Time Hybrid connection of poets on earth as 10 poets from all across the earth join with 10 poets from all across the United States. Share the onsite microphone with 10 poets reading live from Northwest CT. Free event. Simply register at cornwalllibrary.org or email Director@CornwallLibrary.org
Note: if you are interested in being invited to read local & live or attend a future event email C.C. Arshagra at arshagra@gmail.com.

Foil Fencing Club
2024-04-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Cornwall Consolidated School, 5 Cream Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT, 06796

Community/Senior Breakfast - Parish House
2024-04-23 09:00 | UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT, 06753
Community/Senior Breakfast, Tuesday, April 23, 9 A.M. UCC Parish House, Must RSVP by April 19 to park.recreation@cornwallct.gov or 860-480-0600.

Covid Vaccine Clinic - Town Hall
2024-04-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Wednesday, April 24th at the Cornwall Town Hall, 24 Pine Street from 11:00-4:00p.m.
Anyone 18+ years old are welcome, CDC does highly recommend that those 65+ years old get a covid vaccine shot.
You need to bring your insurance card and a photo I.D.
Anyone from any town can come and get a shot. You DO NOT need to live in Cornwall.

Cornwall Clean up Day with The Cornwall Garden Club - Town Hall
2024-04-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Cornwall Clean up Day with The Cornwall Garden Club! Saturday, April 27, 9:00AM to 10:30 AM. Plant and spruce up at Town Hall, bring a rake and trowel if possible. All welcome.

Clean Up Cornwall - Foote Field
2024-04-27 09:00 - 13:00
Help clean up Cornwall on Saturday April 27 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Join us at Foote Field for light refreshments by the Cornwall Association before going out or coming back. C&M Carting Solutions dumpster will be at the field until 5pm for all roadside trash collected. Bags, gloves, and safety vests provided if needed.

Earth Day Celebration with Grumbling Gryphons
2024-04-27 15:00 - 20:30 | Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Celebrate Earth Day on April 27th on Saturday afternoon at Cornwall Town Hall with Grumbling Gryphons actors, musicians and visual artists. At 3:00 P. M. join a drama, music & endangered species puppet making workshop that will culminate in a 5:00 pm spectacular Earth Day Pageant on the Town Green with live music provided by Berkshire Resilience Brass Band and Jane Prentice on fiddle. Ellen Moon will be featured in her larger than life Golden Lady Puppet. A gigantic oil spill costume will be featured along with Trash Creatures, Whales, Rainbows, and more! A potluck dinner to follow at 5:30 in Cornwall Town Hall. (Rain or shine! the parade and festivities will be held inside Town Hall if it rains).
Please register for the 3:00-5:00 pm if possible in advance! Contact Leslie Elias grumblinggryphons@gmail.com or call 860-672-0286 for more info!
Children who participate in the workshop will perform at 6:30 at The Cornwall Library as a kick off to the evening events, including the 7 pm premiere screening of Grumbling Gryphons environmental movie- “Count Ampula and The Carbon Curse”, filmed in Cornwall. This film features Cornwall children and Grumbling Gryphons actors. An open mic from 7:30-8:30 will follow. To learn more, contact Leslie Elias-Artistic Director-Grumbling Gryphons-860-672-0286 grumblinggryphons@gmail.com

Note: The afternoon events are made possible thanks to a FY24 Artist Respond Grant awarded by the COA, DECD and the NEA to artist Leslie Elias to further Youth Empowerment & foster Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship through the Arts.

Deadline for Cornwall Conservation Trust Student Grants
2024-05-01
In an effort to promote education in areas of study that match our mission, which includes supporting local environmental conservation, the Cornwall Conservation Trust, Inc. is pleased to offer a maximum grant of $1000 to graduating high school students or students who are enrolled in college and are residents of Region One. More information, including an online application, can be found on the Student Grants page on our website: cornwallconservationtrust.org. Deadline is May 1, 2024.
The Trust has been awarding scholarship grants since 2008 through an endowment established by the Calhoun Family. Student grants are awarded on a yearly basis in May.

NO MOW MAY
2024-05-01
NO MOW MAY:Join a national campaign to let lawns grow in May to support bees and other pollinators who are a critical part of the food-web for birds and other wildlife, which in turn bolsters biodiversity and environmental health. Partial lawns help too. If someone mows for you, consider paying as usual or tipping them to maintain their income. Search: No Mow May or Bee City USA for more information.

Walk on the wild side at Rattlesnake Preserve
2024-05-05 10:00 | Rattlesnake Preserve, 12 Rattlesnake Road, West Cornwall, CT, 06796, United States
Cornwall Conservation Trust guided hike. Please be prepared for ticks and check our website for updates and rain dates at CornwallConservationTrust.org. Dogs are not allowed during programs but welcome all other times.
Sunday, May 5 at 10 A.M. Walk on the wild side at Rattlesnake Preserve. Naturalist Andy Dobos and Deb Bennett will lead a walk through this preserve which features dual beaver ponds, searching for edible wild plants and wildflowers. Park at the Rattlesnake Road entrance near Cogswell Road.

Red Cross Blood Drive - UCC
2024-05-06 12:00 - 18:00 | United Church of Christ (UCC), 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT, 06753
Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday May 6, 12:00-6:00 at the UCC Church.

Region One Referendum - Town Hall
2024-05-07 12:00 - 20:00 | Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
A referendum will be held in the town hall on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from noon until 8 P.M. for the purpose of voting on the Region One school budget. Absentee ballots will be available in the town clerk’s office.

26th Annual Spring Bird Walk
2024-05-11 07:00 - 10:00
The 26th Annual Spring Bird Walk led by Art Gingert and Jean Bouteiller will take place on Saturday May 11 from 7AM to about 9:30 – 10AM. Likely more of a “bird hike” this year. Limited to 10 participants — first-time birders are welcome! Bring binoculars, wear waterproof boots and take precautions for black-legged ticks. Please do not wear white. Rain date, Sunday May 12. Please call Art at 672-0077 to register and for details.

Knitting at the Library
2024-05-11 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Learn the basics of knitting: casting on, knit and purl stitch, and casting off.
Limited to 10 beginners.
BYO supplies or $25 for yarn and needle.
Questions? Contact Susan Saccardi at ssbbddsaccardi@gmail.com.
Drop-ins welcome for knitters and crafters who want to meet others, craft and talk, or help beginners.
Register at cornwalllibrary.org.

Storytime with Rita Delgado - Library
2024-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Storytime with Rita Delgado: Saturday, May 11 from 10:30am until noon. Jump into a magical book-filled interactive reading time with Miss Rita.

Community/Senior Lunch - UCC Parish House
2024-05-14 12:00 | UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT, 06753
Community/Senior Lunch, Tuesday, May 14, UCC Parish House, noon. Must RSVP by May 10 to park.recreation@cornwallct.gov or 860-480-0600.

Deadline for Cornwall Woman's Society Education Grants
2024-05-15
Cornwall Woman’s Society Educational Award: High school seniors graduating this year and whose full-time residence is in Cornwall are eligible. Applications are available at the Cornwall Library, the high school, or from cbthibault@gmail.com. Applications due May 15.

CCS Kindergarten Registration - CCS
2024-05-15 | Cornwall Consolidated School, 5 Cream Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT, 06796
CCS kindergarten registration for the 2024–25 school year will be held during the month of May. Registration for children who are five years old before September 2 will be on Wednesday, May 15, and for children who turn five on or after September 2 (and through December 31), registration will be on Friday, May 17. Please call the school office at 672-6617 to schedule a time for your child/children to visit the school. Parents need to bring immunization records, birth certificate, and proof of residency on the day of registration.

Scholarship/Grant Deadline through the HVI Silas C. Beers Charitable Trust
2024-05-15
The Silas C. Beers Charitable Trust (also known as Housatonic Valley Institute – HVI) was established in 1925 and has been quietly assisting Cornwall residents achieve their higher education goals for almost 100 years.
In 2021, HVI began a restructuring process and expanded the ways in which it supports education. Currently, HVI is providing Cornwall residents with scholarships of $7,000 for the first year and $2,000 for each subsequent year for students entering a 2-year college, 4-year college, or technical training institute. The application deadline is May 15 of the senior year.
HVI also provides up to $2000 to high school students for education programs that help students learn about a specialized area of study related to possible future career interests. Adults seeking further education through courses or training programs may also apply for this scholarship. Applications may be submitted anytime throughout the year.
A new category of support is the educator grants to Cornwall educators as a way to support the PreK-8 education programs in our town.
Now that the restructuring of HVI is almost complete, the trustees next mission has been to get the word out about these opportunities and hope that Cornwall residents can take advantage of them to further their own education and add to the richness of our town.
Applications are available through Cornwallct.org, by selecting the Community tab and navigating to Local Non-Profits. https://cornwallct.org/community/local-non-profits/housatonic-valley-institute-silas-c-beers-charitable-trust/
You can also email the trustees at hvicharitabletrust@gmail.com

Deadline for Cornwall Woman's Society Education Grants
2024-05-15
Cornwall Woman’s Society educational awards are available for high school seniors graduating this year whose full-time residence is in Cornwall. Due May 15, applications are available at the high school, online: https://forms.office.com/r/1wrz8JCZVU, or by email: cbthibault@gmail.com.

Annual Town Budget Meeting - CCS
2024-05-17 19:30 | Cornwall Consolidated School, 5 Cream Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT, 06796
Annual Town Meeting for the budget on Friday, May 17 at 7:30 at Cornwall Consolidated School.

HACKS Covered Bridge Slalom
2024-05-18
HACKS Covered Bridge Slalom, part of the New England Slalom Series, a ten-race series.
Practice will be all day Saturday, May 18th, and the actual slalom race will take place on Sunday, May 20th from about 9 – 3, longer if there is a large turnout. Each boat gets to take 2 runs on the course, the better of the 2 runs is the one that counts. Colorful poles are hung over the river and boaters must navigate through them without touching the poles, each pole touch adds time to the score.
The New England Slalom Series (NESS) is a whitewater slalom series designed and run for racers in open canoes (0pen boats), K1, C1, & C2 slalom boats (closed boats), and all types of plastic whitewater boats. Our series warmly welcomes people of all ages and abilities, from those who are complete beginners in whitewater slalom racing, to those who race regularly for fun and excitement, as well as world cup level racers who are in the area.
For more info please contact Jennifer at clarkeoutdoors@gmail.com

Discover Hare Preserve
2024-05-18 10:00
Cornwall Conservation Trust guided hike. Please be prepared for ticks and check our website for updates and rain dates at CornwallConservationTrust.org. Dogs are not allowed during programs but welcome all other times.
Saturday, May 18 at 10 A.M. discover Hare Preserve with Terry Burke. Enjoy a short hike in a magical wood of mixed forest, a small brook running into two small ponds, and a statue by Monty Hare with his poem for the Preserve. The Hare Preserve is also a very pleasant short walk from the village. Park at the Hare Preserve on Popple Swamp Road.

Author Talk: Caroline Paul - "Tough Broad"
2024-05-18 18:00 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
Tough Broad is a deeply researched exploration into the science and psychology of the outdoors, and our place in it as we age. Registration required at cornwalllibrary.org. This is a live event that will be recorded and posted to the Library website a few days later.

Afterschool Art Program - Library
2024-05-22 15:30 - 17:00 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
We will open registration every Monday at noon for Wednesday’s program that runs from 3:30-5:00pm (and 1:30pm-3:00pm on Region 1 Early Dismissal days). We cap registration at 15 participants and will have a waitlist for cancellations. Those who are registered are welcome to utilize bus drop off from CCS (please contact provezzi@cornwallschool.org to request). We will allow walk-ins only if the max of 15 participants has not yet been met. If you find you have to cancel, please email cornwalllibraryya@gmail.com as soon as you know, so we can alert those on the waiting list.

Republican Town Committee Caucus - Library
2024-05-23 19:30 | The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St, Cornwall, CT, 06753, United States
The Cornwall Republican Town Committee will hold a caucus to select candidates for Registrar of Voters and Justice of the Peace on May 23rd at 7:30 P.M. at the Cornwall Library 30 Pine St, Cornwall.

Cornwall Garden Club Plant Sale - The Pink House
2024-05-25 12:00 - 14:00
Cornwall Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday, May 25, 12 P.M. to 2 P.M, The Pink House, 34 Lower River Road, West Cornwall, CT. Cornwall Garden Club curates a selection of gorgeous native pollinator perennials to enhance the beauty of your garden and create a friendly habitat for birds, butterflies and bees. One day sale with hundreds of plugs of native flower species at very gentle prices. For more info, visit www.cornwallgardenclub.org.
