If you are looking to rent or purchase a home in a town with lively civic spirit, Cornwall might just be where your dream home awaits.
The town wide 275th Birthday party on August 1 attracted over 400 celebrants. The Grumbling Gryphons put on a show; kids of all ages enjoyed games on the Town Green; a discussion on the history of Cornwall's cemeteries was well attended;the Salisbury Band Senior Quick-Step Hot Shots provided lively music for all to enjoy; a parade of local Cornwall groups, fire departments and equipment from the area drew positive reactions from the crowd; U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal marched in the parade; there was a program that included remarks from officials and presentation of the first ever official Cornwall flag; a free dinner and more music and, of course, dancing.
The celebration continued on August 9 with the Housatonic Valley Association "River Rest".
Cornwall's 275th birthday celebration will continue with a Bridge Dance (in the West Cornwall Covered Bridge on September 19 (rain date is September 20).
The "275th" festivities will conclude with the annual lighting of the Town Christmas tree, on the green in Cornwall Bridge at 5 pm on November 27.
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