Town of Cornwall
Town Historian

 

 

 

 

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Renita McGuinness

Town Historian

183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518

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Welcome to the Town Historian

Renita McGuinness is the current Historian for the Town of Cornwall. Renita is also a member of the Cornwall Historical Society.

Most Cities, Towns, and Villages in New York State appoint an Historian for their community. The position is not an archivist or librarian of information on Cornwall. We do however, offer guidance as to how to research historical questions you might have.

You can contact Renita at historian@cornwallny.gov .

At this time the office is open by appointment only.

 

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Upcoming Events

Town Board Special Meeting

Dec 04, 2025 6:00 PM — Dec 04, 2025 6:30 PM   
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CORNWALL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., at which time the Town Board will go in to Executive Session to interview/discuss proposal for a potential Town Attorney, and any other items received after the final agenda publication.

 

The meeting location will be at Town Hall, 183 Main Street, Cornwall, New York 12518.  Members of the public may attend the Town Board meeting at the above-listed location. 

 

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR

Dated:  November 26, 2025

  • Time
    Dec 04, 2025 6:00 PM — Dec 04, 2025 6:30 PM

Planning Board Work Session

Dec 11, 2025 1:30 PM — Dec 11, 2025 2:30 PM   
  • Time
    Dec 11, 2025 1:30 PM — Dec 11, 2025 2:30 PM

Town Board Work Session

Dec 11, 2025 7:00 PM — Dec 11, 2025 8:00 PM   
  • Time
    Dec 11, 2025 7:00 PM — Dec 11, 2025 8:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

Dec 15, 2025 7:00 PM — Dec 15, 2025 8:00 PM   
  • Time
    Dec 15, 2025 7:00 PM — Dec 15, 2025 8:00 PM

Town Hall Closed - Holiday

Dec 24, 2025 — Dec 25, 2025   
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    Dec 24, 2025 — Dec 25, 2025