Recent Updates
NEWS ALERT - CUP Meeting Updates
NEWS ALERT
July 28, 2025 – Board approves CUP 24-01 and the Second Amended Host Agreement.
The meeting started at 7 p.m. and at 9:15 p.m. the first citizen was yet to speak. It took
over 2 hours to listen to the lawyers doing presentations. Many citizens spoke against the landfill and only a very few in favor of it. Those in favor did not provide good reasons, but it was mostly about the $$. Those who spoke against the proposed landfill presented very valid reasons and not just $$, a source of all evil. District 1 Supervisor Byran Hamlet deserves a huge “Thank You” he did his very best to get the support of the other 4 Board members to disapprove the CUP and Host Agreement and listen to us, WE THE PEOPLE. He even had the lawyer for Green Ridge and affiliates take an oath of truthfulness prior to his presentation. John Newman, District 2 Supervisor read this long, immaterial clip prior to making the motion for approval. However, now is not the time to give up, and CCLA will continue to oppose the proposed Green Ridge and affiliates landfill in Cumberland County. It is time to re-group and move forward. The four Board members who voted for the CUP and Second Amended Host Agreement, had the opportunity to completely walk away from this last evening by voting “NO” and revoking the entire deal. Now 4 of the 5 Board members will go down in history as the Board of Supervisors that voted to destroy our environment, our rural way of life, endanger our water, etc, and what for just a few $$$. Note they no longer can say it was the previous Board members who approved this – it is the four of them, John Newman, Eurika Tyree, Paul Stimpson, and Robert Saunders.
The County released another revised conditional use permit (CUP) on July 17th. Along with the revised CUP they also released a copy of the proposed Amended Host Agreement. Here are PDFs of both documents for your review.
Green Ridge CUP Conditions 7.16.25(12753905.1).pdf
2025.07.16 Amended and Restated Host Agreement(12753879.1).pdf
2. July 26th Protest Action - thank you everyone who showed up in the heat for the protest. The largest group so far and a very vocal group. Participants included toddlers and a 96-year-old grandfather. CCLA held a protest in 2019 and here is a then and now photo of Iris who took part in both events.
YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
THANKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!! It Is greatly appreciated. give this project to New Jersey – home of Jerry Cifor who wants this proposed landfill as his Legacy. One important thing to remember we are being successful – after 7+ years, the proposed landfill has not found a home in Cumberland County.
Upcoming July Events & Updates
July 28, 2025 – at 7 p.m. at the Middle/High School cafetorium, 17 School Road, Cumberland, VA 23040. Please plan to attend and let your voice be heard!! See flyer under the Events tab.
The County released another revised conditional use permit (CUP) on July 7th. Along with the revised CUP they also released a copy of the proposed Amended Host Agreement. Here are PDFs of both documents for your review.
July 26, 2025 – a protest against the proposed landfill is planned, this is the last one prior to the Public Hearing on July 28th. Start time is 8:30 – until at the Cumberland County District Court area, 1 Courthouse Cir, Cumberland, VA 23040. AMMD Pine Grove Project is organizing this project and requests your participation. It is hoped there will be a large turnout so officials and others will know the proposed landfill is not welcome in Cumberland County. You are urged to attend and bring water and chairs, after all it is July in Virginia.
HELP
Your help is needed to assist with getting the word out to others. One way of doing this is by putting signs in your yard. We currently have 2 different designs of yard signs along with stakes available at no cost to you. Please just contact us by email at info@cclava.com, call 804-308-5748, or mail us at P.O. Box 238, Cumberland, VA 23040.
Help is also needed in other areas such as fundraising, research, advertising, and many other ways. Please help us by sharing your talents and volunteering.
YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
Is vital as this crucial time concerning this proposed landfill. Let your voice be heard at the Public hearing on July 28th – we do not need this proposed landfill in Cumberland County or in Virginia. Let the Board know for them to vote “NO” and give this project to New Jersey – home of Jerry Cifor who wants this proposed landfill as his Legacy.
One important thing to remember we are being successful – after 7 full years, the proposed landfill has not found a home in Cumberland County. THANKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!! It Is greatly appreciated.
NEWS FLASH - CUP and Host Agreement
Please see the latest update from Cumberland County:
This contains the latest CUP 24-01 changes and revised Host Agreement.
Newsflash has been modified on our site. Please click on the link below to go directly to the modified posting.
https://www.cumberlandcounty.virginia.gov//CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=208
Call to Action!
There is a scheduled protest against the proposed landfill this coming Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 8:45 – 11:15 a.m. at the Cumberland County District Court, 1 Courthouse Cir, Cumberland, VA 23040, USA.
AMMD Pine Grove Project is organizing this project and requests your participation. Please bring water and chairs.
Hope everyone is doing okay in all of this heat – it has been a scorcher of a week with no real relief in sight. Please be careful and don’t chances in this heat, it has a way of sneaking up on you.
Brief post to keep you updated.
1. As of this writing, we have no updates to share on the proposed landfill. The expiration date of CUP 18-06 is very near, like this weekend.
2. As of this writing, we have no updates to share on the court filing.
3. We urge you to continue to write letters to the editor of papers, federal, state, and local officials. Keep our concerns with the proposed landfill in front of them.
4. Be assured, as we learn any information, we will keep you informed.
HELP
Your help is needed to assist with getting the word out to others. One way of doing this is by putting signs in your yard. We currently have 2 different designs of yard signs along with stakes available at no cost to you. Please just contact us by email at info@cclava.com, call 804-308-5748, or mail us at P.O. Box 238, Cumberland, VA 23040.
Help is also needed in other areas such as fundraising, research, advertising, and many other ways. Please help us by sharing your talents and volunteering.
YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
is vital as we approach new challenges in 2025. One important thing to remember we are being successful – after 7 full years, the proposed landfill has not found a home in Cumberland County.
THANKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!
June CCLA Updates
First of all HAPPY FATHER’S DAY on June 15th!
HOT NEWS
1. As of this date, the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing on the proposed landfill is scheduled for June 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the High/Middle School Cafetorium, 15 School Road, Cumberland, VA 23040. At this meeting the public should have 3 times to speak: (1) close to the beginning of the meeting during Public Comments of agenda items; (2) during the Public Hearing; and, (3) toward the end of the meeting during Public Comments.
It is important for everyone to LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
2. June 8, 2025, is the date for our next CCLA Community Townhall meeting at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Community Center, 71 Community Center Drive, Cumberland, VA. We will work on presentations for the Public Hearing on June 10 th by the Board of Supervisors. Items include cards with the topics to discuss, latest updates on actions by Green Ridge, to include the new conditional use permit application, Green Ridge’s filing of the Part B application to DEQ shortly after the Planning Commission Public Hearing on April 21, 2025, and many more subjects. See flyer under Upcoming Events tag.
3. As of this writing, we have no updates to share about the Court filing.
4. Continue to write letters to the editor of papers, federal, state, and local officials. Keep our concerns with the proposed landfill in front of them.
HELP
Your help is needed to assist with getting the word out to others. One way of doing this is by putting signs in your yard. We currently have 3 different designs of yard signs along with stakes available at no cost to you. Please just contact us by email at info@cclava.com, call 804-308-5748, or mail us at P.O. Box 238, Cumberland, VA 23040.
Help is also needed in other areas such as fund raising, research, advertising, and many other ways. Please help us by sharing your talents and volunteering.
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!!
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SETS PUBLIC HEARING DATE
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors set the date of June 10, 2025, for the Public Hearing on the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the proposed Green Ridge in Cumberland County. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the Middle School. This is a time for all to be heard by voice or writing. Help is requested to help us spread the word about this important meeting - if you can, please volunteer by contacting us at info@cclava.com or calling 804-308-5748. Thank You.
Happy Mother’s Day! May Updates
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wishing you a beautiful day filled with the people and moments that make you smile!
HOT NEWS
1. The agenda for the May 13th Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors includes the topic of Green Ridge.
The purpose of this agenda item is to set the date for the Public Hearing by the Board on the Green Ridge proposed project. Board meeting time is 7 p.m. at the Courthouse. There is a joint workshop on May 12, 2025, between the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Luther P Jackson Adult Education Center, 21 Gold Lane, Cumberland, VA 23040. Contact is 804-492-3520.
2. Green Ridge submitted new documents related to their Part B application on the DEQ website.
These documents are located at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/topics-of-interest/green-ridge-landfill. Please note these documents were submitted to DEQ right around the same time of the Planning Commission Public Hearing where the Commissioners voted against the new conditional use permit for Green Ridge.
3. June 8, 2025, is the date for our next CCLA Community Townhall meeting.
More information will be shared as more information becomes available.
4. May 17, 2025, CCLA will participate at the Graceland Baptist Church
Spring Yard Sale. The location is 975 Dorset Road, Powhatan, VA and the time is from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you would like to volunteer to help and/or donate, please email info@cclava.com.
5. As of this writing, we have no updates to share about the Court filing.
6. Continue to write letters to the editor of papers, federal, state, and local officials.
Keep our concerns with the proposed landfill in front of them.
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!!
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