Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) Besides bolstering marketing capabilities at the Ocean Pines Golf Course in light of the clubhouse construction project, the association’s recently approved budget for the new fiscal year includes $20,000 to purchase a video simulator for club fittings and other applications. With funding now approved, Director of Golf John Malinowski… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) Defining its roles and purposes dominated the discussion at the Feb. 20 OPA Clubs Committee meeting because of concerns involving food and beverage operations. Committee Chairman Gary Miller said his group wishes to be kept in the loop regarding promotions planned by food contractor Matt Ortt Companies at the… Read more »
A few rainy weekends and projections mean nothing By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) Anticipating summer weather conditions not quite as good as last year’s amazingly sunny weeks, Ocean Pines Beach Club food contractor the Matt Ortt Companies are anticipating slightly lower profits in 2020. CEO Ralph DeAngelus said although last year’s performance would put… Read more »
Facility’s support dog goes to Annapolis as advocate in child abuse legislation By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) After providing primarily visual testimony before both Maryland legislative chambers earlier this year, Cricket Center facility dog Josiah, a Labrador golden retriever trained to comfort child abuse victims, made a third trek to Annapolis last week at… Read more »
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 »