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  Mayor’s Message [2023 First Movie Night on the Hudson Edition]

  May 12, 2023

   

  Dear Residents and Friends of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson,

  It’s Friday night – make it your own personal “date night” with the return of our “Movies on the Hudson” at Donahue Memorial Park. All the fun begins at 6:00 p.m. when "First Round" takes to the stage to play some of your favorite car-cruising music. Then once the sun sets, sit back and enjoy the original “Fast and Furious” movie from 2001. Weather forecast is absolutely PERFECT. What a way to spend an evening along the majestic Hudson River. I’ll be there to welcome all! Please don’t use that as a solid reason not to attend.

  We also “cut the ribbon” this morning at our new composting toilets facility and they will remain open well past dusk tonight to conveniently service all of our band/movie attendees!

  On behalf of your Village Board,

  James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

  Mayor

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  Mayor’s Message [Bandstand Concert Time Change and Tree Preservation Law Edition]

  Dear Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson residents, visitors, and friends,

  Autumn is here. The smell of pumpkin lattes wafting through the crisp Fall air colliding squarely with football season and teachers and children heading back to classrooms for a new school year.

  Couple of quick notes: Tonight (Tuesday) begins the time adjustment for our weekly bandstand concert series in Village Square. The time adjustment takes advantage of better daylight hours in September and moves concerts for rest of month up to 6:00 p.m., with concerts concluding at 7:30 p.m. Tonight’s performance will be by the wonderful duo, ONE NIGHT ONLY. Hope to see you there. Next week’s performance will feature STRINGS ATTACHED.

  Secondly, if you’ve been following Village board meetings, you know that we are in process of passing a Tree Preservation Law. The Cornwall Conservation Advisory Council, under the able leadership of Carla Castillo, worked diligently to fashion a solid piece of legislation focused on “land development activities” and “clearing activities” . The Town recently passed this legislation with little to no opposition. Counsel for the Village reviewed the law and made some minor tweaks -- tailoring it to Village-specific considerations. The proposed law is posted on the Village website. Go to drop down “Welcome,” find “Village Board,” and then “Proposed Laws” to read the document. There will be a public hearing scheduled for September 16, 2024, allowing for written or public comments related to the proposed legislation. Any issues/concerns – you may also stop in at Village Hall, 325 Hudson Street, to confer with the mayor. This is NOT designed to make difficult the life of the fictional “Mrs.McGillicuddy.” No one will interfere with her removal of a nuisance tree on her private residential property. We all reside in a beautiful region of the state and we want to endeavor to protect our green spaces. Necessary fine balance here for sure. Check out the proposal and come see me with questions.  

  On behalf of your Village Board,

  James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

  Mayor

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  Mayor's Message - Summer Playground Camp Edition

  Mayor’s Message [2023 Summer Playground Camp Edition]:

  Village residents,

  Attached are two important notices that highlight arrangements made between the Town of Cornwall, Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, and Cornwall Central School District; related to 2023 Summer Camp/Summer Playground. With almost all of the district’s school facilities being taken offline this summer for necessary renovations and repairs, the CCSD recognized the inherent difficulties for working parents if our municipalities were unable to secure a school venue to host our camps this year -- and possibly next year, as well.

  A deal was struck to conjoin the Village and Town camps and utilize Cornwall Elementary School, located at 99 Lee Road in Cornwall, NY 12518. For efficiency and oversight purposes and to limit footprint of an expected 250 (give or take) grade school kids, kindergarteners will be directed to the Town’s Kinder Kamp (flyer one) and rising first through eighth graders will enroll as per instructions provided on flyer two. There will be no separations or distinctions related to “town” or “village” kids – only by age groups.

  These necessary adjustments may result in some frustrations over changes. Please know that this is “new” for all of us and Cornwall’s leaders are working to minimize disruptions to your plans. Camp will run from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. -- an additional hour for those accustomed to COH’s Summer Playground schedule. And to make this work, the still well-below-market-value tuition rate has been set for ALL Cornwall and Cornwall-on-Hudson residents at $300.00 for the full six-week camp. This will require both Town Council and Village Board to subsidize monies to make “numbers” work and provide some financial relief for residents due to current sky-high inflation and rising “everything” costs.

  As per the flyers, the Town of Cornwall Recreation Department (located at Munger Cottage) will handle registrations Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. There will be no separate Village registration. For families of campers accustomed to attending Summer Playground, we understand that Cornwall Elementary School at Lee Road slightly increases your commute for drop-off and pickups. If transportation is problematic, please notify Rec. Department staff at registration, and the Village will determine if numbers support provision of some type of shuttle service. Again, please be patient with us as we all deal with a “new normal” for near future. We fully understand how critical camp is for child development and working parents’ schedules. This Town, Village and CCSD collaboration was only viable and available solution here.  

  On behalf of the Village Board,

  James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

  Village Mayor

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  Mayor's Message - Storm Damage Edition

  Mayor’s Message

  [Storm Damage Reports Edition]:

  Dear Residents and Friends of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson,

  Sunday evening’s storm brought plenty of devastation and destruction to the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson and greater Cornwall community. Across the past two days, Supervisor Wojehowski and I have been actively engaged with elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels in an effort to secure as much recompense for our storm-damaged municipal infrastructure and residential properties alike. These things take time – but make no mistake – this is JOB ONE for us. Everyone should take photographs and recordings of the damages your properties sustained. Make a record of EVEYTHING. Our Office of Emergency Management Director Kurt Hahn, provided following information for chronicling individual damages:

  Orange County is working with NYS to conduct preliminary damage assessments at this time. While not FEMA-related, you may report damage to your home or damage to infrastructure in your area directly by using the following RESIDENT DAMAGE SURVEY FORM link:

  https://forms.gle/VzBD9aJs9riU2k5LA

  Also, you may dial 311 for assistance. But, due to high call volume, your information may be taken and you will receive call back after call volume lessens. This opportunity is available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., daily, for the near future.

  For more information on the disaster process, Orange County OEM encourages you to visit:

  www.FEMA.gov

  It goes without saying, but I’ll say it again – a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the first responders from COHPD, SKE2, DPW, and our Water Department for dropping everything, leaving their homes and families, and answering the bell during emergency (yet again). I’ve also been struck by the resiliency and neighborly spirit of our community across the past few days. Everything from assisting neighbors pump basements and remove yard debris to housing displaced soldiers and cadets who couldn’t make it back to West Point due to road closures and collapses.

  I remain humbled by your selflessness and concern for others. We’ll get through this together.

  On behalf of your Village Board,

  James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

  Mayor
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  Mayor’s Message [Cornwall Color Bash Run and Barbie Movie Outdoor Premiere Edition]:

  Dear Greater Cornwall Area residents, visitors, and friends,

  Big doings this weekend around these parts. Thanks to the Town of Cornwall Recreation Department, the Cornwall Youth Committee, and the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Special Events Committee, we have a special slate of activities that include the entire family.

  This Saturday, October 5^th, starting at 4:30 p.m., the Town of Cornwall Recreation Department, in concert with the Cornwall Youth Committee, will sponsor the second annual Cornwall Color Bash one-mile run. Location is the Donahue Farm Property at 42 Bayview Avenue in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson. There is ZERO cost to participate. The route will take you from farm property up Hudson Street, around the bandstand in Village Square, and back to the farm. Volunteers will help out along the way to provide “color” to all the runners. There will be food available from a number of local vendors, a DJ, and live music provided by the Frozen Peaz. You can pre-register for the run via your cellphone scanning of the QR code on the event flyer.

  Please stick around for the Cornwall-on-Hudson Special Events Committee’s outdoor showing of the Barbie movie. Original scheduled date was postponed due to inclement weather. This will be our penultimate outdoor movie experience offering of year. Movie begins around 6:30 p.m.     

  On behalf of the Village Board,

  James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

  Mayor

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  Mayor’s Message (Public Safety Edition):

  March 28, 2022

   

  Mayor’s Message (Public Safety Edition):

  Dear Cornwall-on-Hudson residents, neighbors, and friends:

  On behalf of the Village Board, I could not be prouder to announce that the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department rolled out body-worn cameras this morning. As a career law enforcement professional, it has always been of paramount importance to me to ensure transparency for the constituency we are sworn to protect and serve, as well as guarantee the legal protections of armed public servants who willingly go into harm’s way on behalf of all of us. This was LONG overdue and serves as victory for all.

  

  Pictured is Village Police Department’s lone appointed sergeant, John Peña, modeling the body-worn camera accoutrement on his ballistic vest during the B-Line tour today. If any resident or visitor to the Village has questions regarding our roll-out and usage of said BWCs, please stop into the police department or Village Hall and speak to Chief Steve Dixon or me. Or, simply stop any Village officer on the street and inquire regarding protocols. We are supremely proud of this effort that has taken a full year to effect.

  James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

  Mayor