Recent Updates
Results of Public Hearing & News Coverage
Good morning,
Passing along some positive news from the Planning Commission Public Hearing on the proposed landfill project. The vote was 4-3 to NOT recommend approval of CUP 24-01 to the Board of Supervisors. Next step is to see what actions the Board of Supervisors take on the CUP. Keep writing letters to the editor and sending emails to the Board of Supervisors.
Take a minute and thank the 3 Supervisors who were at the meeting last evening - District One - Byran Hamlet; District Two - John Newman; and, District Four - Paul Stimpson.
A great big "Thank You" to all who spoke before the Planning Commission last evening - please note no one spoke in favor of the proposed landfill, except the attorney for Green Ridge and affiliates.
The meeting was covered by WRIC in Richmond. Here is the link to WRIC. Cumberland County Planning Commission votes no to proposed landfill project | WRIC ABC 8News
Thank each of you for your continued support --
Betty
Meeting Updates and Reminders
2025 MEETING SCHEDULE
Please plan to attend, your voice matters and we would like to hear from you.
Below are our remaining meeting dates for 2025:
April 13, 2025 – second Sunday
June 8, 2025– second Sunday
August 10, 2025– second Sunday
October 12, 2025– second Sunday
December 7, 2025 – First Sunday (location and date may change)
Our group is continuing with holding our meetings every other month. Depending on activities concerning the proposed landfill, meetings at other dates and times may be scheduled. This will be done on a case-by-case basis with the filing of the necessary application.
GREEN RIDGE CONTINUES NEGOTIATIONS WITH COUNTY
TWO IMPORTANT DATES
1. April 13 – CCLA Community Townhall meeting at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Community Center (Luther P Jackson School, 71 Community Center Drive, Cumberland. Share your thoughts on issues to discuss at the Public Hearing scheduled for April 21 st . There is a lot to cover and your voice MUST be heard. Please plan to come.
2. April 21 – Planning Commission Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. at the Middle School cafetorium. This is your opportunity to speak to members of the Planning Commission about the new condition use permit for the proposed landfill.
We can provide subject topics, to help in this area. Just contact us by email, visit our website, or give us a call (info at the bottom of this site).
Updated Information
March 3rd , members of the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors held a joint workshop at the Middle School cafetorium on the new conditional use permit (CUP). This was the 3rd time they presented their spill to the audience, and some officials questioned the 3rd presentation.
However, it is interesting to note, there was always some changes in the presentation. One interesting fact about this 3 rd presentation, Green Ridge was unwilling to answer certain questions asked by members of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors stating those items were “still in negotiations”. Makes a person wonder will there be changes to the new CUP, and if so, will those changes be shared with the public prior to April 21st . A check of the County website on this date, did not show any revised CUP.
COURT DATE SET
A hearing was held on March 21, and it was not a total lost. The judge asked for more information concerning “standing” or the right for CCLA to file the lawsuit on behalf of our supporters. CCLA was provided 15 days to provide additional information to the opposing attorneys and they were given 10 to review the information. The information will then be presented to the judge for his review and further action as necessary. CCLA is working closely with our attorney to gather the necessary information. We will keep everyone updated.
YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
is vital as we approach new challenges in 2025. One important thing to remember we are being successful – after almost 7 full years, the proposed landfill has not found a home in Cumberland County.
THANKS TO EACH ANDEVERYONE OF YOU!!
Meeting Reminder!
Just a quick reminder of a few upcoming meetings, etc.
Planning Commission Regular meeting this evening at 6:30 p.m. at the courthouse. This is not the public hearing for the new conditional use permit, but a regular meeting. Citizens can speak during the Public Comment period.
CCLA’s court date is this Friday, March 21st, at 1 p.m. at the County Courthouse. Please plan to attend as we would like to fill the courtroom.
Planning Commission Public Hearing on the new conditional use permit submitted by Green Ridge in set for April 21, 2025. This is the meeting where the citizens can voice their comments on the proposed conditional use permit. Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Please share this information as you see fit.
Thank each of you.
New Date for Planning Commission Public Hearing
Per information taken off the Cumberland County website, the new date for the Planning Commission Public Hearing on the new CUP submitted to the County by Green Ridge and affiliates is April 21, 2025. More information to follow as it becomes available.
Special March Community Meeting!
CCLA learned this morning that the Sierra Club will be our guest speaker at our meeting this coming Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Community Center, 71 Community Center Drive, Cumberland, VA. Purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the upcoming Public Hearings concerning the proposed landfill. Tim, from the Sierra Club, has a lot of information to share with us. Please plan to attend. See the flyer under the Events tab for more information. Hope to see you at the meeting!
FRIENDLY REMINDER
Joint Workshop by Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors - Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Middle School Cafetorium. Subject of discussion is the new condition use permit (CUP) submitted by Green Ridge and affiliates. Citizens are not permitted to speak at workshops. Please plan to attend, if possible!
Updated Court Date and New Meeting Added!
Court Date – March 6th is cancelled. The new date is to be determined and will be shared here once the date is set. It is our goal to have the courtroom packed, so once we have the date please plan to attend.
Added Community Townhall Meeting: March 9th at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Community Center (Luther P Jackson School). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Planning Commission Public Hearing scheduled for March 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cumberland High School cafetorium.
Citizens are invited to speak at the March 17th meeting.
Thank you for your support!
Meeting Reminders!
CCLA continues to hold our Community Townhall meetings every other month. Depending on activities concerning the proposed landfill, meetings at other dates and times may be scheduled. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.
Community Townhall meetings are held at the Cumberland Community Center (Luther P Jackson School), 71 Community Center Drive, Cumberland, VA 23040. Starting time is 3 p.m. We try to have guest speakers on a regular basis.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates for 2025:
February 9, 2025 – second Sunday
April 13, 2025 – second Sunday
June 8, 2025– second Sunday
August 10, 2025– second Sunday
October 12, 2025– second Sunday
December 7, 2025 – First Sunday
This is your opportunity to learn about the latest updates concerning the proposed landfill, ask questions, etc. Hope to see you at our meetings!
Attend the Conditional Use Permit Application Workshops!
Friendly reminder – January 27, 2025, was the first of at least 2 workshops concerning the new conditional use permit application submitted by Green Ridge and affiliates. The next session is February 10th and it will start at 6:30 p.m. at Cumberland High School/Middle School Cafetorium.
We NEED You!!
For full schedule of meetings, please see News Release linked below. Please plan to attend as many of these meetings as possible. Thank you for your support.
Click for News Release
Major January Updates!
2025 MEETING SCHEDULE
February 9th is the date for our first scheduled meeting for 2025. It is an important meeting as there is a lot going on right now to discuss and focus on what actions we will take. Please plan to attend, your voice matters and we would like to hear from you.
Below are our meetings dates for 2025:
February 9, 2025 – second Sunday
April 13, 2025 – second Sunday
June 8, 2025– second Sunday
August 10, 2025– second Sunday
October 12, 2025– second Sunday
December 7, 2025 – First Sunday
Our group is continuing with holding our meetings to every other month. Depending on activities concerning the proposed landfill, meetings at other dates and times may be scheduled. This will be done on a case-by-case basis with the filing of the necessary application.
GREEN RIDGE SUBMITS NEW APPLICATION
Green Ridge submitted a new conditional use permit application to Cumberland County back in September 2024. The application was made public by the County in mid-December 2024. This means the application now must be reviewed by both the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. The Planning Commission has set a series of meetings as follows:
The tentative schedule for the Planning Commission concerning Green Ridge’s new CUP is:
January 27th – 1st workshop – presentation by applicant
February 10th – 2nd workshop
February 24th – request to set Public Hearing
March 3rd – joint workshop with Board of Supervisors
March 17th – Public Hearing
The January 27th meeting will be held at the Cumberland Middle/High School Cafetorium, 16 School Road, Cumberland, VA 23040. This is a WORKSHOP and citizens will not be permitted to speak. At this time, the schedule is for Green Ridge to do a presentation. This is a great opportunity to hear first hand what Green Ridge is proposing and what, if any, questions the Planning Commission ask.
Please plan to attend, if possible.
COURT DATE SET
February 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. is the date and time of the Court hearing for the suit filed against Cumberland County Board of Supervisors. The case will be heard by Judge Melvin R. Hughes in the Cumberland County Courthouse.
The filing was completed in late September 2024. The reason for the filing was that after 6+ years of asking the Board of Supervisors to get involved with the proposed landfill we would be told it was in the State and they could not do anything. When we questioned the DEQ on why they were accepting documents from Green Ridge that were not in compliance with the Host Agreement or conditional use permit, we were told they did not want to interfere with local government. Hence, we had no choice but to this step.
CCLA is working closely with our attorney. Please plan to come to court on February 6th and show your support. A copy of the filing is available on this website under the tab labeled “About CCLA – What We Have Done” for your review.
YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
is vital as we approach new challenges in 2025. One important thing to remember we are being successful – after almost 7 full years, the proposed landfill has not found
a home in Cumberland County.
THANKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!
GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
Richmond was a buzz on January 8, 2025, as members of Virginia’s House of Delegates and Senators arrived in town for the beginning of the 2025 General Assembly Session. It promises to be another interesting year. If you have any questions about what district you are in or want to know who your delegate or senator is, the best source to obtain this information is https://lis.virginia.gov/. This is the Legislative Information System. Here you can also find information concerning the bills your elected officials are sponsoring and their current status as they are presented for review.
As usual, CCLA will monitor the bills before the general assembly and let you know of bills concerning the protection of our environment and provide you with contact information. Contacts can be in the form of in-person meetings, speaking before the committee hearing the bill, emails, or phone calls.
Special Election 1-07-2025
Weatherman says there may be bad weather on or about January 7, 2025, which is Special Election Day for 10th District State Senate position. Since this district covers a large area and several rural areas, Cumberland, Powhatan, Amelia, Buckingham, etc., voters may want to consider early voting. Early voting is open now through January 4th. Check your local Registrar’s offices for exact times. If the weatherman is correct, there probably will be snow on the roads on election day, please be safe and stay warm.
Results of Planning Commission Meeting
First of all….
A Big THANK YOU to all of you. We had a fantastic showing at the Planning Commission meeting on 12/30.
This is just the first of many meetings coming up soon concerning the NEW Green Ridge conditional use permit. We have a lot of work ahead of us.
The tentative schedule for the Planning Commission concerning Green Ridge’s new CUP is:
January 27th – 1st workshop – presentation by applicant
February 10th – 2nd workshop
February 24th – request to set Public Hearing
March 3rd – joint workshop with Board of Supervisors
March 17th – Public Hearing
Planning Commission Meeting on December 30th
Green Ridge and affiliates submitted an application for a NEW conditional use permit (CUP) to the County. The agenda for the meeting includes CUP 24-01 Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal Facility as an item under Requests to set Public Hearings in the agenda. More information on the CUP and the agenda for the meeting can be obtained at https://cumberlandcounty.virginia.gov/.
CCLA’s goal is for as many of us as possible try to attend the meeting on Monday, December 30th, at 6:30 p.m. at the courthouse. We need to let the Commission members know we continue to oppose the proposed landfill.
Help spread the word about the meeting.
Any questions, please send a comment, send an email, or call 804-308-5748
News Flash - New Conditional Use Permit
CCLA received word late yesterday afternoon, Cumberland County has made public Green Ridge’s application for a new Conditional Use Permit. Please see the attached notice sent out by the County. Below the letter is a link to where you can view the documents, if you like.
We will keep you updated as we review the documents and/or find out more.
Thank you for your continued support!
Happy Holidays from CCLA!
We wish everyone a joyful, healthy, and safe holiday season.
Just a few brief notes during this busy time:
CCLA Meeting – December 1, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Community Center. There will be a brief meeting followed by refreshments and socialization. Please note this is the first Sunday and not the second Sunday.
Cumberland County Board of Supervisors Meeting – Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Everyone is encouraged to attend, if possible. Let your voice be heard and let our supervisors know you care about what happens in the County. Please visit the County website for hours the offices will be open during this time, since they will not be operating under normal office hours.
Landfill Update - Green Ridge and affiliates submitted paperwork for a new Conditional Use Permit a few months back. It is our understanding the County staff is almost complete with their review and therefore, information in the request should be available to the public soon. Now is the time for us to unite and be proactive and not reactive to what may be presented to us. If you are interested in helping out, please contact us by sending an email or by calling 804-308-5748.
THANK YOU – THANK YOU – THANK YOU
These words cannot be spoken often enough. It has been a long 6+ years since we first found out about the proposed landfill and our group was organized. Things could be looking a lot different if were not for your concern and support over this period of time. Thank you so much. We cannot give up, the landfill ISN’T A DONE DEAL. There will be new challenges for us to face in the coming year, but we are united and will face them as they come along.
Fall Fundraiser Results
A big Thank You for making the CCLA’s Fall Fundraiser a success – those who attended the event, those who gave donations and were unable to attend, and to the CCLA crew who worked so hard to prepare for the event. Everyone had a great time and there was plenty of food for all.
We do have some BBQ left and are offering it for sale for $5 for approximately 16 ounces – what a great buy for some tasty BBQ!
Just send an email to info@cclava.com or call 804-308-5748 and leave a message.
We certainly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon at another event or meeting.
We must protect our environment!!!
Check out some photos from the event!
Happy Halloween! Quick Updates Inside
Two items to quickly pass along today.
1. A copy of CCLA’s filing of the complaint against Cumberland County Virginia is available under the About CCLA – What We’ve Done.
2. Only 2 days until our Fall Fundraiser at 235 Skaggs Road, Powhatan, VA. The event includes a meal, music by DJ, and much more. Advance tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://erg.t-g.cc/p/e7wt. Don’t have a ticket yet, don’t fear, you can purchase your ticket at the door. Hope to see you there.
Countdown to Fall Fundraiser!
You have 8 DAYS to purchase your tickets for an evening of food, music, and fellowship by clicking on this link!
Copy and paste this address if you have trouble with the button - https://erg.t-g.cc/p/e7wt
Come to our Fall Fundraiser! Details inside…
MORE DETAILS– advance purchase of tickets recommended and are available in person, social media at https://erg.t-g.cc/p/e7wt or on our website cclava.com.
$25 ticket includes meal with your choice of entrée (¼ rotisserie chicken/pork bbq/ or chicken bog [a Southern dish] coleslaw, baked beans, dessert, roll & drink.
Add’l entrees $5 ea.
Plus music, dancing, fellowship and other activities.
$30 ticket includes the meal and 8 raffle tickets. Otherwise raffle tickets $2 ea or 3 for $5.
Meals served from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Cash bar for beer, wine, & sodas.
Dessert auction – homemade cakes, pies, etc will be auctioned off.
NEWS FLASH - CCLA Files Lawsuit Against Cumberland County
CCLA has filed a lawsuit against Cumberland County concerning the proposed landfill. More information will be provided at the meeting on Sunday, October 13, 2024. The meeting will take place at the Cumberland County Community Center at 3 pm. Private wells will also be discussed as scheduled.
Thank each of you for your continued support.