Cornwall

CORNWALL — A federal grant program that could cover a significant portion of costs for the West Cornwall septic project was discussed at a special meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Monday, March 29, conducted by Zoom.

CORNWALL — A January survey found that many Cornwall residents find their current internet service “satisfactory” in speed and costs, according to findings presented Monday, March 29, at a community forum attended virtually by 42 local residents. 

CORNWALL — In response to a state mandate requiring all towns to have an affordable housing plan in place before 2022, a group to create such a plan for Cornwall has begun to hold workshops.  Their second meeting took place on Monday, March 22, conducted by Zoom and attracting nearly 20 attendees.

CORNWALL — It was a wild and weird ski season, but Mohawk Mountain Ski Area came through it fine and is preparing now for the offseason.

In recent years, the weather alone has presented challenges through the season. This year, COVID-19 restrictions were added on, requiring the ski area to roll with changing conditions.  

CORNWALL —Bridge work projects to be done this summer were discussed by Roger Kane, bridge consultant to the selectmen, at the selectmen’s monthly meeting on Thursday, March 2, conducted on Zoom.  

CORNWALL — Barred from becoming physicians in the early to mid 19th century, women were believed to be unsuited to the study of medicine.  

The Blackwells — Elizabeth and younger sister Emily — challenged and changed that perception by becoming the first and third women to receive M.D. degrees in the history of the United States.

CORNWALL — As the health and safety restrictions from the pandemic are leading more and more people to enjoy the great outdoors, Three Guys Ski and Ride, an outdoor recreation shop, hopes to become the new one-stop-shop for everything from skis and snowboards to camping gear and mountain bikes.

CORNWALL — Results of the recently distributed survey of internet service were reviewed by the selectmen at their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 2, conducted on Zoom.