Clifton Park Baptist Church is committed to serving with excellence as we continually strive to improve. Our mission is to provide essential resources while enhancing our programs and partnerships to fill existing gaps and connect people with the services they need. We focus on health and skills development to help our community members advance in their lives. Our goal is to help them become self-sufficient and eventually reduce their reliance on our services. We partner five local schools using a grant through the county to serve about 300 produce boxes per month for their families in need. Over the years we have taken several surveys that help us to learn what the needs for the community are. We have learned that many of our community members are suffering with health issues and are experiencing loneliness. This drives us to work on things such as healthy eating habits, physical activities, and group connections to build community and health. Outside of essential needs, we focus on health and skills building. With the partnerships of local organizations we currently offer nine English classes, zumba classes, sewing classes, entrepreneurship classes, computer classes, and pinata classes. To make sure that we are responding to the current needs of the community we conduct surveys every six months plus weekly conversation/networking times. We grow our own food using 40 aeroponic towers, a small outdoor traditional food garden, and recently received a hydroponic farm housed inside of a shipping container. This unit needs some maintenance and to add solar before we are able to run the farm. This will be to add capacity to what we can offer at the food distributions and we will create an after school program to have the local youth participate in different growing methods. This unit can grow almost 8,000 food growing plants. This would help our church to pump out more local fresh foods that can nourish our community members. Most community members who are experiencing food insecurities are also nutrient insecure. The farm is the gift that keeps on giving, especially with solar to make it off the grid. It only uses 5 gallons of water per day.

Reference: Capital Grant Agreement – NoXcuse Boxing Club (Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2023 (LHI– Chapter 102, Acts of 2023) DGS Item 23-614, (SL-174-230-038) Notice has been provided by Comptroller Brooke Lierman that the NoXcuse Boxing Club capital grant agreement is scheduled for consideration and approval at the December 17th meeting of the Maryland Board of Public Works. We respectfully submit this statement in support of the recommended grant. The recommendation seeks approval of a $150,000 Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2023 (DGS Item 23-614) to support repairs and renovations at the NoXcuse Boxing Club facility in Prince George’s County. The grant will fund the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvements, and capital equipping of the facility. This project addresses critical infrastructure and safety needs, including a failed heating system, lack of insulation, unsafe electrical conditions, inadequate flooring, outdated and damaged training equipment, and the absence of a bathroom with running water. These improvements are essential to providing a safe, functional, and climate-controlled environment for youth athletes. The NoXcuse Boxing Club is sustained by dedicated trainers who volunteer their time and personally cover facility-related expenses to ensure local youth have a safe place to train. This grant will enable the organization to continue serving the community by enhancing safety, modernizing equipment, and creating conditions that support athletic development, discipline, confidence, and opportunity. Thank you for considering this recommendation in support of the NoXcuse Boxing Club. This investment will empower trainers and dedicated community members to further uplift and inspire youth as they pursue their goals and aspirations. Thank you, Lamont Roach Sr Team NoXcuse [email protected]

Our church, originally known as Pleasant Hill AME, has served the Belltown community since 1881 and is deeply tied to Maryland’s African American heritage. This region, along with other historically Black communities such as Bare Hills and Campfield, was part of the Underground Railroad—a network of safe havens for enslaved Americans seeking freedom. Preserving this history is vital to Maryland’s cultural legacy. Today, we face a critical challenge: the historic gravesite on our property has suffered decades of neglect. This cemetery holds the stories of generations who shaped our community and contributed to the African American experience in Maryland. We aim to restore and maintain this sacred space as a landmark for future generations. Our restoration plan includes: • Tombstone treatment and resetting • Historical research and grave identification • Marker inventory and assessment • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for unmarked graves • Shrub removal, fence installation, and ongoing maintenance Your investment will ensure the integrity of African American history and preserve a site of cultural significance for Maryland. Together, we can safeguard a vital piece of Maryland’s history for generations to come. Thank you for your consideration.

Department of Natural Resources - Landfill extension - This landfill should be closed safely and properly.

Department of Natural Resources - 35 LL RS - I want to see the entire operation closed within five years, not eight—specifically, a two-year operating lease followed by a three-year closure plan. This landfill was already supposed to be closed. The current discharge permit should be denied, and returned to the previous permit regulations. Closing it safely is critical. Long-term leachate monitoring and treatment to drinking water standards must be required—in perpetuity, to protect our environment, and the people who live nearby Thank you! This is the time to speak up and close the landfill, safely!

Department of Natural Resources - I propose the complete closure of this landfill within five years, not eight. Specifically, I recommend a two-year operating lease followed by a three-year closure plan. This landfill was already scheduled for closure. The current discharge permit should be denied and returned to the previous permit regulations. The safe closure of this landfill is of utmost importance. Long-term leachate monitoring and treatment must be mandated to meet drinking water standards indefinitely. This measure is crucial for safeguarding our environment and the well-being of the nearby community.

Department of Natural Resources - 63-LL RS - This landfill should be closed within five years, not eight—specifically, a two-year operating lease followed by a three-year closure plan. This landfill was already supposed to be closed. The current discharge permit should be denied, and returned to the previous permit regulations. Closing it safely is critical. Long-term leachate monitoring and treatment to drinking water standards must be required—in perpetuity, to protect our environment, and the people who live nearby This landfill hasn't met discharge limits now, so how will they do it in the future. There are other properties that are discharging toxic chemicals and sediment into the Gunpowder at present, it needs to be reduced. Thank you for you time. Sincerely, Barbara Nypaver

Department of Natural Resources - Action 63-LL represents a compromise that allows the landfill to continue operating five more years, followed by a three-year closure and capping period—an eight-year process in total. We are prepared to accept this path forward only if strong safeguards are clearly required

Action 63-LL represents a compromise that allows the landfill to continue operating five more years, followed by a three-year closure and capping period—an eight-year process in total. We are prepared to accept this path forward only if strong safeguards are clearly required. First, all discharges from the site must be monitored and treated by an independent third party in perpetuity or eliminated entirely. This will require a dedicated, enforceable funding commitment. Second, the lessee must fund and deliver a comprehensive study to the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Public Works that examines the historic, cumulative, and future environmental impacts of the landfill on state lands, waterways, and surrounding communities. These conditions are essential to ensure the landfill is not just closed—but closed responsibly, with long-term protection for public health and the environment. Thank you. Renee Vanderstelt

Department of Natural Resources - Action 63-LL represents a compromise that allows the landfill to continue operating five more years, followed by a three-year closure and capping period—an eight-year process in total. We are prepared to accept this path forward only if strong safeguards are clearly required. First, all discharges from the site must be monitored and treated by an independent third party in perpetuity or eliminated entirely. This will require a dedicated, enforceable funding commitment. Second, the lessee must fund and deliver a comprehensive study to the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Public Works that examines the historic, cumulative, and future environmental impacts of the landfill on state lands, waterways, and surrounding communities. These conditions are essential to ensure the landfill is not just closed—but closed responsibly, with long-term protection for public health and the environment. Thank you.

Department of Natural Resources - Action 63-LL is a compromise that allows the landfill to continue operating five more years, followed by a three-year closure and capping period. I'm prepared to accept this path forward only if strong and specific safeguards are put into place. First, all discharges from the site must be monitored and treated by an independent third party in perpetuity or eliminated entirely. With funding dedicated for monitoring and treating, if discharges are not eliminated. Second, I support a comprehensive study paid for by the lessee to the DNR and the BPW that examines the historic, cumulative, and future environmental impacts of the landfill on state lands, waterways, and surrounding communities. These conditions are essential to ensure the landfill is not just closed—but closed responsibly, with long-term protection for public health and the environment.

Department of Natural Resources - 63-LL I want to see the entire operation closed within five years, not eight—specifically, a two-year operating lease followed by a three-year closure plan. This landfill was already supposed to be closed. The current discharge permit should be denied, and returned to the previous permit regulations. Data sheets of what’s being dumped should be publicly available. Closing it safely is critical. Long-term leachate monitoring and treatment must be to drinking water standards, to protect our environment, and the people who live nearby—in perpetuity. Thank you Debbie Kight

Department of Natural Resources - Landfill closure -Please close the landfill safely

Department of Natural Resources - I would support this as written as long as discharge is monitored and treated with a goal toward total elimination. Second condition is a full reporting of the environmental impact of tge lesee’s operation to DNR and DPW at their expense.

Department of Natural Resources - Please support Action 63-LL because it represents a compromise that allows the landfill to continue operating five more years, followed by a three-year closure and capping period—an eight-year process in total. We are prepared to accept this path forward only if strong safeguards are clearly required. First, all discharges from the site must be monitored and treated by an independent third party in perpetuity or eliminated entirely. This will require a dedicated, enforceable funding commitment. Second, the lessee must fund and deliver a comprehensive study to the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Public Works that examines the historic, cumulative, and future environmental impacts of the landfill on state lands, waterways, and surrounding communities. These conditions are essential to ensure the landfill is not just closed—but closed responsibly, with long-term protection for public health and the environment. Thank you.

Department of Natural Resources - I want to see the entire operation closed within five years, not eight—specifically, a two-year operating lease followed by a three-year closure plan. This landfill was already supposed to be closed. The current discharge permit should be denied, and returned to the previous permit regulations. Closing it safely is critical. Long-term leachate monitoring and treatment to drinking water standards must be required—in perpetuity, to protect our environment, and the people who live nearby

Department of Natural Resources - Compromise is the art of the possible. Waste has to go somewhere until we figure out how to minimize consumption. The Gunpowder provides crucial habitat plus water for an enormous area. Trying to fix the mistakes of the past is difficult. While a complete immediate shutdown is the best environmental solution I can agree that it is not the best practical solution. A hard time capped agreement with perpetual ( as least until we destroy ourselves) monitoring and required amelioration is acceptable. It appears this action will do this.

Department of Natural Resources - accept this path forward only if strong safeguards are clearly required. First, all discharges from the site must be monitored and treated by an independent third party in perpetuity or eliminated entirely. This will require a dedicated, enforceable funding commitment. Second, the lessee must fund and deliver a comprehensive study to the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Public Works that examines the historic, cumulative, and future environmental impacts of the landfill on state lands, waterways, and surrounding communities. These conditions are essential to ensure the landfill is not just closed—but closed responsibly, with long-term protection for public health and the environment.

Department of Natural Resources - Action 63-LL represents a compromise that allows the landfill to continue operating five more years, followed by a three-year closure and capping period—an eight-year process in total. We are prepared to accept this path forward only if strong safeguards are clearly required. First, all discharges from the site must be monitored and treated by an independent third party in perpetuity or eliminated entirely. This will require a dedicated, enforceable funding commitment. Second, the lessee must fund and deliver a comprehensive study to the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Public Works that examines the historic, cumulative, and future environmental impacts of the landfill on state lands, waterways, and surrounding communities. These conditions are essential to ensure the landfill is not just closed—but closed responsibly, with long-term protection for public health and the environment. Thank you.

Department of Natural Resources - To the Board of Public Works, Governor Moore, Comptroller Lierman, and Treasurer Davis: As the Board of Public Works prepares to update the lease for Days Cove Rubble Landfill, I strongly urge the Board to include a “no discharge” amendment, which the people of Baltimore County have fought for this interim period. The Gunpowder River Keepers has information on their efforts here: https://gunpowderriverkeeper.org/comment-period-extended-to-october-22nd-2025-5pm-for-the-days-cove-rubble-landfill-discharge-permit/. On September 16, community members and leaders spoke at length regarding our concerns over the impact of additional leachate discharge and the ongoing environmental impacts as a result of past violations from Days Cove Rubble Landfill. For some violations: https://marylandmatters.org/2025/10/03/baltimore-county-residents-fight-landfills-request-to-double-runoff-into-watershed/ The Baltimore County Council acted swiftly by opposing additional leachate discharge and creating a resolution to close the landfill. This amendment will take their work one step further, by adding in protections to nearby waterways, communities, and the broader environmental health of Baltimore County and the Chesapeake Bay. As the Board considers this matter on Wednesday, I respectfully ask that you prioritize long-term environmental protection and public confidence by making a no-discharge requirement a condition of the new lease. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration to this request, on behalf of the residents of Baltimore County. Should questions arise, I am available for further discussion. Best Regards Senator J.B. Jennings

Department of Natural Resources - Action 63-LL represents a compromise that allows the landfill to continue operating five more years, followed by a three-year closure and capping period—an eight-year process in total. We are prepared to accept this path forward only if strong safeguards are clearly required. First, all discharges from the site must be monitored and treated by an independent third party in perpetuity or eliminated entirely. This will require a dedicated, enforceable funding commitment. Second, the lessee must fund and deliver a comprehensive study to the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Public Works that examines the historic, cumulative, and future environmental impacts of the landfill on state lands, waterways, and surrounding communities. These conditions are essential to ensure the landfill is not just closed—but closed responsibly, with long-term protection for public health and the environment. Thank you

Department of Natural Resources - I want to see the entire operation closed within five years, not eight-specifically, a two-year operating lease followed by a three-year closure plan. This landfill was already supposed to be closed. The current discharge permit should be denied, and returned to the previous permit regulations. Closing it safely is critical. Long-term leachate monitoring and treatment must be to drinking water standards, to protect our environment, and the people who live nearby.

Department of Natural Resources - Support only with an amendment to require no discharges and an environmental study.

Department of Natural Resources - Support only if (1) require no discharges; and (2) require that the lessee pays for and provides a study to the Department of Natural Resources and the BPW on the impacts of the landfill to state lands and waterways and surrounding homes.

Department of Natural Resources - 63-LL (1) require no discharges; and (2) require that the lessee pays for and provides a study to the Department of Natural Resources and the BPW on the impacts of the landfill to state lands and waterways and surrounding homes. ➡️ If the Board of Public Works fails to adopt either amendment, it should deny the approval of the lease or defer a decision until the lease provides this discharge language and the environmental study.

I ask that you require no discharges, as well as require that the lessee pays for and provides a study to the Department of Natural Resources and the BPW on the impacts of the landfill to state lands and waterways and surrounding homes. If the Board of Public Works fails to adopt either amendment, it should deny the approval of the lease or defer a decision until the lease provides this discharge language and the environmental study.

Department of Natural Resources - I want to see the entire operation closed within five years, not eight—specifically, a two-year operating lease followed by a three-year closure plan. This landfill was already supposed to be closed. The current discharge permit should be denied, and returned to the previous permit regulations. Closing it safely is critical. Long-term leachate monitoring and treatment must be to drinking water standards, to protect our environment, and the people who live nearby, including my children and all the neighborhood children who play & swim in the Gunpowder River.

1. Require no discharge 2. Require lessee pay for & provide a study to the Dept of Natural Resources and the BPW on the impact of the landfill to state lands, waterways & surrounding homes. 3. If the BPW fails to adopt either amendment, it should deny the lease approval or defer decision until the lease provides this discharge language and the environmental study.

I believe the current discharge permit should be denied and returned the the previous permit regulations. I would like to see the facility closed within five years, not eight. There should also be a long-term leachate monitoring protocol in place to ensure discharges meet drinking water standards to protect our rivers, the Bay, and all those who live nearby.

No!