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Cornwall Chronicle The Cornwall Chronicle is a monthly newsletter that covers current and historical stories about Corn

The Cornwall Chronicle was founded in 1991 by Tom Bevans, aided and abetted by his wife Margaret. Tom was outraged – he was a man to whom outrage came often and easily – by the inadequacy of the coverage Cornwall received in the local press. Bevans, a talented graphic artist who had been in charge of design at Simon & Schuster, created a publication that, in format and content, has scarcely changed since the first issue. Spencer and Bobby Klaw, who took over as publishers when Tom and Margaret could no longer manage it, matched the Bevans’s dedication to the Chronicle. Both were retired editors, he of the Columbia Journalism Review and she of American Heritage. Leadership of the paper eventually passed to an editorial board of 8 to 12 members (see below for the current roster) aided by a cadre of volunteer editors, writers and artists, who have produced 22 years of issues without ever missing a month. Cornwall is densely populated with good writers, some of whom have spent most of their careers as reporters, editors or authors. Many former writers for Time, the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times and other publications have contributed to the Chronicle. But most writing is done by people who have never set foot in a newsroom or a publishing house, such as a social worker, a farmer and a salesman of foundry products. A print edition of the Chronicle is distributed free to 1,100 Cornwall residents plus 250 out of town subscribers. The paper has a no-advertising policy, and all the revenues of the not-for-profit publication are provided by donations from readers.

Walking Club. Every Friday, 10 A.M., meet at town hall. Everyone welcome; meet new people.
10/15/2026

Walking Club. Every Friday, 10 A.M., meet at town hall. Everyone welcome; meet new people.

Spinning WheelsThis year marks the 10th anniversary of the pottery studio tour Clay Way. Local potter Jane Herold served...
10/14/2026

Spinning Wheels

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the pottery studio tour Clay Way. Local potter Jane Herold served as chair of the annual event for six years, getting involved soon after she and her husband, painter and sculptor Robert Adzema, settled in Cornwall. While she started throwing and firing her beautiful, functional tableware and other works in the barn behind their house—filling orders for local chefs, international hospitality groups, and individuals looking to elevate their table settings—she recognized the need for community.

“Potters mostly work alone,” Jane explains. “One reason I got involved is because this event builds community.” Beyond that, Jane says the sale is also quite lucrative; some potters make up to $6,000 over the two-day event.

“No one potter could do the work of the group. Promoting together expands the reach significantly, and the tour attracts people from as far as New York City,” Jane says.

Besides bringing many people to Cornwall during a peak leaf-peeping weekend, another benefit of the event is that “the tour creates a stage for more established potters to support newer ones who may not have a studio of their own,” Jane shares. “This year, Todd Piker (owner of Cornwall Bridge Pottery) and I are both hosting three guest potters who will have the opportunity to show and sell their work more broadly.”

At one time, Sanah Petersen was one of those “newer” potters. Sanah has worked with Todd at Cornwall Bridge Pottery for seven years and has now taken the reins from Jane to become chair. As a past participant, she sees the value in the collective event. “It’s a special collection of potters with quality work,” she says. “The show is juried, so each artist’s work is considered before approval to participate.”

This year, the Clay Way tour includes nine studios and 25 artists. To visit each one, tour participants will enjoy the fall foliage while they drive from Wingdale to Washington, then stop at studios in Kent and Warren on the way to Cornwall.

More people visit Clay Way year over year. While growth is generally good, Todd offers that the event will always retain an intimacy and is not at all like an arts-and-crafts fair.

“People like to see the magic happen. See the kilns. Many people who come are potters themselves,” he shares.

The wood-fired kiln at Cornwall Bridge Pottery is a site to see: an impressive 35-feet long, 625-cubic feet capacity, with two “doors”—at the front and in the middle—where wood is fed in every few minutes once the kiln is firing.

On whether the 10th year will draw the largest crowd yet, Todd notes that “the scalability depends on how many cars can park in each of our driveways.” Luckily for Cornwall residents, both Jane and Todd welcome visitors at almost any time, and parking is typically abundant.

—Mare Rubin

📸: The scene at the 2025 Clay Way Studio Tour at Jane Herold's location.

Trivia night to benefit the Cornwall Child Center takes place on Saturday, October 17, at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area. Door...
10/14/2026

Trivia night to benefit the Cornwall Child Center takes place on Saturday, October 17, at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area. Doors open at 6 P.M., trivia starts at 7 P.M. Tickets are $50 per team of four (additional participants $10), plus a bottle of w**e to donate to the w**e raffle. Bring your own refreshments and table decor. All proceeds benefit Frost Scholarship Fund to help those needing assistance with early child care. Register online at cornwallchildcenter.org.

Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department open house Sunday, October 18, noon to 2 P.M. Enjoy family fun and food, plus the opp...
10/13/2026

Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department open house Sunday, October 18, noon to 2 P.M. Enjoy family fun and food, plus the opportunity to see fire trucks.

Also, the CVFD reminds everyone that carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless danger that can accumulate from even a slightly clogged chimney; have your chimney cleaned before the start of fireplace season.

Tenth annual Clay Way studio tour will be held October 17 and 18, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Twenty-five artists show their work ...
10/12/2026

Tenth annual Clay Way studio tour will be held October 17 and 18, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Twenty-five artists show their work among the nine host studios, including two in Cornwall. Printable map and examples of work can be found at www.ClayWay.net.

The Little Guild’s Run & Wag 5K will be held Saturday, October 17, starting at 11 A.M. on the Cornwall village green. ...
10/12/2026

The Little Guild’s Run & Wag 5K will be held Saturday, October 17, starting at 11 A.M. on the Cornwall village green.

At The Cornwall Library:Zumba: Mondays at 5 P.M., instructor Anne Marie Rosaler. $10 fee per class payable to the instru...
10/10/2026

At The Cornwall Library:
Zumba: Mondays at 5 P.M., instructor Anne Marie Rosaler. $10 fee per class payable to the instructor at class. Registration is required at cornwalllibrary.org.

Cornwall Briefs• Elections will be held on Tuesday, November 3, at town hall, 24 Pine Street, from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. to c...
10/09/2026

Cornwall Briefs

• Elections will be held on Tuesday, November 3, at town hall, 24 Pine Street, from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. to cast votes for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Representative, Secretary of the State, Treasurer, Comptroller, Attorney General, Judge of Probate, and Registrars of Voters.
Absentee ballots will be available after October 2 from the town clerk during normal office hours or go to MyVote.CT.gov. Completed applications and completed ballots can be placed in the designated secure drop box outside the town clerk’s office at 26 Pine Street or can be mailed.
Please don’t wait until the last minute to apply for your absentee ballot, especially if there is mailing involved. The completed ballots must be returned by 8 P.M. on Election Day. Early Voting will start on October 19 and go through November 1 each day from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M., except 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, October 27, and Thursday, October 29.
If you need transportation to/from town hall on election day you may email [email protected].

• Planning and Zoning will hold a public hearing on October 13 on an amendment to revise the Cornwall Plains overlay zone. This will allow mixed uses on the two properties that the zone covers: the old Gymnasium (former Rumsey Hall location) and the former Marvelwood property at the corner of Pine and Jewell streets. If passed, the commission will proceed to a special permit hearing pertaining to the first property mentioned.

• Vacancies on Boards/Commissions: Cream Hill Lake Study Group, Cornwall Grange #32 Trust Fund, Park & Recreation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. If interested in joining, email Jane Hall at [email protected].

THIS EVENT IS FULL: Lena Dunham will discuss her new memoir Famesick with Robert Becker October 10 at 5:30 P.M. at UCC. ...
10/08/2026

THIS EVENT IS FULL: Lena Dunham will discuss her new memoir Famesick with Robert Becker October 10 at 5:30 P.M. at UCC. Lena Dunham, who lives in Cornwall and London, created the Emmy Award-winning show Girls, and most recently co-created the Netflix limited series Too Much with her husband, musician Luis Felber. Robert Becker is a writer living in Cornwall and New York City. He was on the editorial staff of the Paris Review and Andy Warhol’s Interview and has written about art, architecture, and history. Registration is required at cornwalllibrary.org.

At The Cornwall Library: Children’s Library ProgramsTeen Maker Night. Friday, October 9, at 6 P.M. Create, experiment, t...
10/07/2026

At The Cornwall Library: Children’s Library Programs

Teen Maker Night. Friday, October 9, at 6 P.M. Create, experiment, tinker, or come hang at this hands-on evening for teens.

Storybook Hour on Saturday, October 10, from 10:30 A.M. to noon: Children and their grown-ups are invited to join Miss Rita for stories, songs, and a little library magic.

Lego Club on Tuesday, October 16, at 5 P.M.

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