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The Little Guild is ready to grow in the new year

CORNWALL — Established in its role as an animal rescue resource for the area, The Little Guild is searching for more land space on which to build to provide expanded service for its furry clients and their future owners.

“We are looking for 3 to 5 flat, dry acres,” Little Guild Director Abigail Cusick said during a conversation on Friday, Feb.15. A new location and building will “significantly increase the number of dogs and cats we can save,” she added. Their present size allows 12 staff and 100 active volunteers to assist with housing 16 dogs and 25...

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Cornwall

Double the farm-fresh fun in Cornwall

Wed, 05/30/2018 - 9:02am
By
Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — Again this summer, lovers of farmers markets will have two to enjoy in Cornwall, both in full swing from May through October, and both offering farm-fresh delights to patrons who come to look, buy or just visit with friends, neighbors and new acquaintances.
The original Cornwall Farm Market is open Saturdays on the lawn at the Wish House in West Cornwall (near the Covered Bridge) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visitors can park and stroll around the village, enjoy the river and find items tasty and intriguing at the market.  

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Seeking grace in honoring lives lost

Wed, 05/30/2018 - 9:01am
By
Cynthia Hochswender

As is traditional, Cornwall celebrated Memorial Day with three services. 
One was the Seamen’s Service at 11 a.m. at the historic Covered Bridge. Members of the Cornwall Post 9856 VFW Post processed, with flags, through the village to the old-fashioned directional sign, where Richard Sears offered an invocation in remembrance of  “all who have been, and who are today, members of the United States Armed Services.”

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Revealing plans for The Bend

Wed, 05/23/2018 - 8:47am
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Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — Plans for preliminary upgrades at The Bend, south of the Covered Bridge in West Cornwall, will be provided by Eversource in early June, according to a project report heard at the Tuesday, May 15, meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
First Selectman Gordon Ridgway reported that initial improvements will include bringing in fill to level the area, installing a public toilet and providing river access for filling a fire department tanker truck.

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Cornwall approves budget

Wed, 05/23/2018 - 8:38am
By
Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — By unanimous vote, 30 residents at the annual town meeting in Cornwall on Friday, May 18, passed both the town and education budgets, totaling $6,956,191, including capital projects and debt service. 
The total is an increase in spending of $197,092, or 2.92 percent, over the current year. 
Lisa Simont was elected meeting moderator.

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Tuition rates set for Cornwall Consolidated School

Wed, 05/23/2018 - 8:35am
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Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — Tuition rates for out-of-district students wishing to attend Cornwall Consolidated School (CCS) were discussed and set at the regular meeting of the Board of Education on Wednesday, May 16.

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Cornwall town meeting vote

Wed, 05/16/2018 - 8:39am
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Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — All taxpayers in the town of Cornwall are encouraged to attend the annual town meeting at the Cornwall Consolidated School on Friday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m.
During the meeting, residents will hear details of the 2018-19 budgets proposed by the town’s boards of selectmen and education and have an opportunity to comment. Following the presentations, residents will vote on the budgets.

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Questions and concerns about septic plans are aired

Wed, 05/16/2018 - 8:28am
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Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — In an effort to understand water and septic issues facing some residents of the village, the West Cornwall Water/Septic study group held a public hearing on Tuesday, May 8. Three representatives of state agencies were there. A variety of concerns were heard from the capacity turn-out at the Hughes Library.

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Bridge will close 30 days for repairs

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 8:44am
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Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — The Covered Bridge in West Cornwall will close to traffic at the end of this summer so repairs can be made. Businesses in the village discussed ways to minimize the impact at the Tuesday, May 1, meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
“The bridge will be closed for the shortest possible time,” First Selectman Gordon Ridgway promised, reviewing the tight timetable.

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Budget sails through hearing

Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:24am
By
Leila Hawken

CORNWALL — The public hearing on the proposed Cornwall 2018-19 budget on Friday, April 20, attracted about 25 town residents, a few of whom asked for clarification, but none of whom expressed any particular concerns.
The selectmen’s side of the proposed budget totals $1,995,026, an increase of $92,532 over the current year’s budget, or 4.86 percent. 

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A new crop of recycled art at the dump

Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:20am
By
Cynthia Hochswender

CORNWALL — As sometimes happens, it was a blustery weekend for the 18th annual Art @ the Dump show at the Cornwall transfer station, on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22.
This year, 46 artists participated.
Tags on the artwork flipped wildly around in the wind as customers inspected them to try and figure out who had made them and how much they cost. The average price for works, in case you’re wondering, is about $30. 

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