Cornwall

CORNWALL — Planning for future housing alternatives took a step ahead last week as the Board of Selectmen announced at their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, that the town has been awarded a state housing planning grant.

CORNWALL — While state parks are closed or limited due to the pandemic, visitors who are intent on enjoying a picnic are fanning out to scenic river locations and area ponds — but they are raising concerns that were discussed by the Board of Selectmen at their meeting on Tuesday, July 21.

CORNWALL — Choosing from among five different truck brands, the Cornwall selectmen heard a report from the town’s highway foreman and followed his recommendation for the purchase of a new highway plow truck at their meeting on Tuesday, June 16.

CORNWALL — Now halfway through the year and at the start of the new fiscal year (July 1), the Board of Selectmen measured progress in meeting Cornwall’s goals as defined in the current Town Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). Discussion occurred at the Tuesday, July 7, meeting held remotely by Zoom.

CORNWALL — After considering how summer recreation opportunities could be offered and with the safety of town residents in mind, the Cornwall Board of Selectmen approved a June 20 restricted opening of both the town’s Hammond Beach and the tennis courts, at their meeting on Tuesday, June 2.

CORNWALL — A new heavy-duty highway truck will be serving the town next fall. The Board of Selectmen approved seeking bids for the new vehicle at their regular meeting online on Tuesday, May 19.

CORNWALL — Spraying plans for weeds and plants along railroad tracks by the Housatonic Railroad Company were discussed in a conference call between state and town officials. Some resolutions were reached, and they were reported at the regular meeting online of the Cornwall Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, May 19.