Expanded mining project splits Gambrills community

A Gambrills sand and gravel mine owner with a history of environmental violations is looking to expand his operations -- and is offering cash, land and other concessions to convince an influential community group to drop its opposition.

While the Four Seasons Community Association will not throw its support behind Cunningham Sand & Gravel's expanded mining project, association President Joan Berry said, not opposing the plan is a significant statement from a group that has vehemently fought the company's attempts to open a rubble landfill.

Cunningham's owners -- several companies linked to James Cunningham -- will go...