Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) While reporting the status of efforts to replace community marquee signs, the OPA Communications Committee last Thursday also continued to work on developing orientation procedures for advisory board members. Committee Chairwoman Jenny Cropper Rines said discussions have taken place with potential sign vendors, following the committee’s research last September… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) Developing procedures for establishing an online “virtual resident’s academy” dominated discussions during the Ocean Pines Association Communication Committee last Thursday. Committee Chairwoman Jenny Cropper Rines said the matter was explored during the group’s meeting in January, with chapter headings deemed applicable. Among the headings would be a HOA overview,… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer Carozza, Hartman address concerns about classroom environment, home daycare (Feb. 27, 2020) After a six-and-a-half-hour joint public hearing last Monday, the Blueprint for America’s Future, which is based on the Kirwan Commission recommendations, will move on to committees for possible amendments. The multi-billion-dollar bill calls for a revamp of public… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) The 2020-2021 Worcester County Public Schools’ calendar, which will have shorter breaks and an earlier dismissal for students for the summer, was approved by the Board of Education during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Carrie Sterrs, coordinator of public relations and special programs for Worcester County… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) To bring digital tools to the classroom up to date, the Worcester County Commissioners on last Tuesday approved additional funds for a digital device lease agreement between Worcester County Public Schools and Apple. The commissioners approved $150,000 for FY21 and $375,000 for FY22-FY24 for the purchase and… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday, Feb. 18, approved an operating budget that allows for salary increases as well as an increase for retirement expenses. The proposed operating fiscal year 2021 budget, presented by Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert, includes a 2.73 percent spending increase…. Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) addressed two constituent concerns last week – the recent fatal crash south of Berlin and proposed regulations regarding concentrated animal feeding operations. A traffic signal study is underway the intersection of Routes 113 and 818 just south of Berlin, where Johnnie Derrickson,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) Two math teachers and the Coordinator of Instruction provided a presentation depicting how solving math problems mentally can create problem solving students during the monthly Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Coordinator of Instruction Kirsten Danisavich and math teachers Connie West… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) The 16th update regarding the construction of the new Showell Elementary School provided insight on current projects for the school during the monthly Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Facilities Planner Joe Price and Assistant Manager Danny Rosas, who was filling… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) Without enough Town Council members to establish a quorum Monday, the council cancelled its regular evening session and will reschedule both its work session on short term rentals and its bi-monthly meeting. According to Berlin’s bylaws, in order to hold a council meeting there needs to be… Read more »