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Plans for The Bend win final approval

CORNWALL — After years of discussion about improvements to the area known as The Bend in the Housatonic River near Cornwall, a plan won unanimous approval from the Housatonic River Commission (HRC) at their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11. 

The meeting was held at the offices of the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) in Cornwall.

“We have been dealing with this for over a decade now,” said Bill Tingley, chair of the river commission. He noted that the River Commission has a strong interest what happens at the place where The Bend skirts the river,...

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Berkshire Theatre Group’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Pittsfield

Wed, 12/13/2017 - 12:01pm

Celebrate the holiday tradition of  “A Christmas Carol” with the whole family as The Berkshire Theatre Group performs this timeless Dickens classic at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. 
This community production runs through Dec. 22. Tickets: Adults: $38 Children 16 and under: $28.
The Colonial Theatre is located at 111 South Street, Pittsfield, Mass. For tickets and more information call 413-997-4444 or go to www. berkshiretheatregroup.org.

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Selectmen plan for bridge repairs

Wed, 12/13/2017 - 10:34am
By
Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — The next round of bridge repairs was discussed at the Tuesday, Dec. 5, meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The work will be funded with $1.5 million borrowed last year.
Under discussion are repairs to West Cornwall bridges on Ford Hill Road, Smith Place and the town road to the gravel bank.  The Flat Rocks Road bridge was repaired last summer.

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A happy handmade holiday

Wed, 12/06/2017 - 11:07am

The United Church of Christ in Cornwall held its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, with wreaths, crafts, food and holiday spirit in abundance.

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Cornwall ready to tackle big issues

Wed, 12/06/2017 - 10:43am
By
Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — Cornwall town officials are rolling up their sleeves and getting ready to take a fresh look at ongoing problems in the town.
As a first step, they welcomed Priscilla Pavel to the Board of Selectmen; she was elected on Nov. 7 and attended her first meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
First Selectman Gordon Ridgway and incumbent Selectman Richard Bramley offered brief welcoming remarks.  

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Bear Watch: Enough already with bears eating bird seed

Wed, 11/29/2017 - 10:24am

CORNWALL — Lazlo Gyorsok is annoyed about the bears coming to his house and treating the bird feeders as though they were an ursine cafeteria.
“I’m considering not feeding the birds,” he said in an email on Nov. 27. 
The email was accompanied by these astonishingly clear photos of the bear in a tree outside  his house. 
“I took these photos right from my kitchen window,” he said. “The bears are here now practically every day.”

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School-community meeting Dec. 5

Tue, 11/21/2017 - 11:04am
By
Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — Policy review will be a key initiative in the coming year for the Cornwall Consolidated School (CCS) Board of Education. They will look to the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) for support and assistance. The board voted unanimously to join CABE at their meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

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Pearly’s Café gives and gets a warm welcome in Cornwall

Tue, 11/21/2017 - 10:43am
By
Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — Now six weeks into operation, Sean and Justina Aylmer exchange frequent smiles in their new restaurant, Pearly’s Farmhouse Café, just the other side of the historic Covered Bridge in West Cornwall. They are in the building occupied for many years by The Wandering Moose Cafe.
“We have had tremendous community support,” Justina said. “Everyone seems happy that we’re open.”  

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Ways to make Route 7 safer

Wed, 11/15/2017 - 12:01pm
By
Leila Hawken

CORNWALL  — Installing a new crosswalk in Cornwall will mean that the area will be designated as a no-passing zone, according to discussion at the Tuesday, Nov. 7, meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
First Selectman Gordon Ridgway said that he has spoken with project engineer Scott Hesketh who had, in turn, heard from the state Department of Transportation (DOT). The crosswalk is designed to extend between the market in Cornwall Bridge and the lumber yard.

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Sewers hold the key to Cornwall growth

Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:58am
By
Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — A detailed wastewater management study for West Cornwall has been delivered to the selectmen, who invited the public to an informational meeting on Friday, Nov. 10, at Cornwall Town Hall. The meeting drew about 40 residents on a chilly night.

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Honoring Prentice, provider of hope

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 12:15pm
By
Bruce T. Paddock

CORNWALL — When Tim Prentice received a phone call from the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council last month, he was surprised to learn that he was one of the organization’s 2017 CultureMAX honorees and would be receiving their Lifetime Achievement award.
During a recent interview about the honor, the Cornwall sculptor avoided any talk of gratitude or pride, choosing instead to deflect emotions with humor.

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