Community Association Governance Best Practices

The Foundation for Community Association Research publishes a Best Practices Guide for every aspect of a community association. The report is broken up into different sections, including governance. Below are their minimum recommendations for Community Association Governance There is a functioning board that meets regularly and that is carrying out its duties and responsibilities as…

7 Safety Tips for Bike Commuters

As the weather begins to warm up, more and more commuters may consider biking to work. Biking to work is not only a great source of exercise, but it can reduce a commuter’s carbon footprint and help him or her save big on gas. In fact, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average…

How to Handle Pet Waste

Many Community Associations struggle to keep their walkways and common areas clear of pet waste. Here are some tips to help your board keep this issue at bay. Set up signs reminding everyone to clean up after their pets. There are many types of signs, and most are relatively inexpensive! Create a formal policy for…

Insect Repellants – How to choose and use!

Insect repellents can protect employees from mosquitoes and other insects, but both employers and employees should be careful when selecting and using an insect repellent. When using insect repellent, consider the following guidance: Always follow label precautions when using insect repellent. Use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient. All of the EPA-registered active ingredients…

Park & Recs Month – Girdletree

We all need to find a great spot to hang upside down and play. Girdletree park offers play areas for ages 2 to 12! Girdletree is just one of the 14 parks maintained by Worcester County, MD. Some have athletic fields, walking trails, picnic pavilions and more. This is the youngest of the LeMay family…

Firework Safety Tips

Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations, but remember to take precautions to ensure your special event is safe and accident-free. The Risks Unfortunately, many people do not realize just how dangerous fireworks and sparklers can be—which is a primary reason that injuries occur. Fireworks can not only injure the…