This Week at Connected Communities - September 2, 2007
This past week Connected Communities was approved as a media outlet by Montgomery County Public Schools.
Local crime activity was light. Check the Local Crime Reports section for activity reported in your area:
http://connectedcommunities.us/forumdisplay.php?f=81
The Montgomery County Government has extended the application deadline for the new Senior Property Tax Credit Program until October 31, 2007. Details about the program are available at:
http://connectedcommunities.us/showthread.php?t=10433
Montgomery County Public Schools have released the countywide 2007 SAT scores. The 2007 scores are shown in comparison to 2006:
http://connectedcommunities.us/showthread.php?t=10436
With seniors heading off to college this time of year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning about college dorm fires and prevention safety tips:
http://connectedcommunities.us/showthread.php?t=10354
With more information coming from the schools, I have added a section for Special Education articles and issues under School News and Information. I've moved all the articles from other areas of the website that deal with Special Education into this section.
Connected Communities readership has been steadily increasing. In July there were 825 visitors. With public safety bulletins published from the police department and the start of school on August 27th, more people are coming to get news and information. Visits in August jumped to 2,061.
Howard Hartman