Local Voices: Solar Power, WUDAC, School Board, Wheaton Knights

Have you ever explored the Local Voices section on Wheaton Patch's home page? This week we highlight some of the fantastic blogs written there by community members.

Greening Wheaton with Solar Power

Ed Murtagh of GreenWheaton writes about how homeowners can help the environment (and save money) by taking advantage of solar renewable energy credits and solar power purchase agreements.

WUDAC: Re-energize and re-engage with the community

"As the new Chair of the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC), I am eager and excited about the opportunity to serve and make a difference in our community." Henriot St. Gerard writes about three ways that WUDAC wants to be working in Wheaton.

Board of Education Members Installed

Following the November elections, two re-elected members and one newly elected member took their oaths of office this week for the Montgomery County Board of Education. Learn more about the board's goals and motivations in this blog post by Wheaton parent Frances Frost.

Seeing the Future

"Of all the technological breakthroughs in the modern world, the invention I’d like most is a device that would let parents see into their children’s future...Yet, often I think many teachers are able to look into the future." Do you agree? Read more by John DeMarchi, head of school at Evergreen School in Wheaton. 

The Wheaton High School boys basketball team scored a narrow victory over Whitman High School this weekend. Read more about the exciting game in this blog post by Chris Culkin. (Photos too!)