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Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - February 5
Moon Township Military Banner Committee Announcement
The Moon Township Military Banner Committee shared their plan to start selling banners in Moon Township to honor military members this spring. For more information, visit their website at
troopbanners.com/MoonTownship.
Preliminary Approval of Rolling Hills Residential Development
T
he Board of Supervisors announced the preliminary approval of the tentative plan for the Rolling Hills Planned Residential Development, filed by Broadhead Road Development LLC.
Two Residents Appointed to Volunteer Committees
The Board appointed John Robertson to the Moon Community Access Advisory Board and Elissa Mimran to the Library Board of Trustees, filling all the vacancies on the various volunteer boards and committees. For a complete list of committees and volunteers, visit the Boards and Committees web page.
Watch the Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors regular public meeting is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00
p.m. at the Municipal Building. Watch live on M
AG-TV, Comcast channel 18 or Verizon channel 37. The meetings are rebroadcast throughout the month on MAG-TV.
Check the
website
for times. You can also
watch a recording online
. View the meeting agendas in advance
here
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 Peace, Love & Pine Trees
Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 19
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Robin Hill Park (Rain or Shine)
Come celebrate with Moon Township's Green Team featuring Tree City USA's official pine-tree planting, wild-flower meadow, many environmentally-focused groups, music, food, climbing wall, bike give-away, T-shirt contest winners, goats, chickens, plants, insects, trails and more! All Moon Area elementary school students are invited to enter the Moon Parks & Recreation T-shirt design contest by April 3.
See details at
www.moonparks.org.
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 Pavilion Rentals
Monday, February 10th
Moon Township Municipal Building
Moon Parks and Recreation will begin to take reservations for pavilions on Monday, February 10, 2020 for Moon Residents only at the Moon Township Municipal Building (1000 Beaver Grade Road) starting at 8:30 a.m.
Residents and Non-residents can make reservations starting Tuesday, February 18 at the Moon Parks office.
All reservations must be done in person. Reservation and payment must be made by the residents to receive the resident rate. Rentals cannot be made in another person's name to get the resident rate.
Please come with a few alternate dates/pavilions in case your first choice is taken. Be aware there is often a line early that morning and a sign-in sheet. The sign-in sheet is not managed by Moon Parks, but we will honor it as we begin the pavilion rentals at 8:30 a.m.
Reservations can be made for dates in May through September. Monday-Friday are weekday rates, Saturday & Sunday are weekend rates. Only residents of Moon Township receive the resident rate. All agreements and payments must come from the resident. Crescent, Coraopolis and surrounding areas are considered non-residents and must pay the non-resident rates.
All pavilions and fees are listed
here
. Please take note of the updated fees for 2020. Please email or call the Moon Parks office with any questions 412-262-1703.
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 There is Still Time to Skate
Grab your skates and come out to the ice rink at Moon Park under the Clearview Pavilion. The hours are dawn to dusk Sunday- Wednesday and dawn to 9 p.m. Thursday- Saturday.There is a rink attendant at the rink on Thurs-Sat from 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
We are seeking donations of kids sized skates for a lending library of skates. The rink is artificial ice which functions the same as real ice, but it is recommended that people sharpen their skates before using the rink.
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Display Your Child's Artwork at Moon Park
Our first round of children's art tiles have been installed next to the Clearview Federal Credit Union Splash Pad, and they look beautiful! We are still accepting orders. Now, you have the option to add a second tile to keep for yourself. The second tile must be the same as the tile that goes in the park. The cost of the first tile is $100. Your second tile of the same design is $55. Ensure that your child's art is part of Moon Park for years to come by ordering by July 1, 2020.
Click here for more information.
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2020 Moon Parks and Recreation Summer Job Opportunities
Mo
on Parks and Recreation is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and reliable employees for the Summer Playground Program, mobile recreation unit, and event staff in Moon Park. These positions requite background checks. Contact the Parks and Recreation office at 412.262.1703 or moonparks.org for more information.
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Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company Lenten Fish Fry
Fridays
February 28 through April 10
11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Public Safety Building
Join the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company for their annual Lenten Fish Fry. Choose from fish, shrimp, chicken fingers, and desserts. All dinners include fries and the special firehouse recipe coleslaw. Both sit-down and takeout meals are available. To place a takeout order, call 412.262.5006
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Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company Sportsmen's Bash
Saturday, April 25
12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Building
Tickets are now on sale for the annual
Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company Sportsmen's Bash.
Tickets, which include food and refreshments, are available for a $30 donation. Contact a fireman, visit one of the fire stations on Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
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Neighborhood Association Forum Meetings
Thursday, April 16
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Moon Township Municipal Building
Moon Township is looking for opportunities to engage local neighborhood associations and Home Owners Association (HOA) organizations to provide support and resources. The Forum will serve as an opportunity for appointed representatives from HOAs within Moon Township to meet and discuss issues and concerns and to learn what is happening in the Township. Representatives are encouraged to join the Moon Township Community Development Team on Thursday, April 16 at the Moon Township Municipal Building to connect and exchange ideas and solutions. All interested HOA representatives should email
aottaviani@moontwp.us.
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Moon Township Senior Connection
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tapestry Senior Living
The Moon Township Senior Connection offers senior programming to anyone 55+ in Moon Township as well as all surrounding communities. Membership is FREE with the purchase of a membership card ($6). Please visit the Moon Township Senior Connection during front desk hours to obtain a membership card or register for a program. Most registrations can also be made by calling the Moon Township Senior Connection during front desk hours or by going online at
moonparks.org.
Payment is due at time of registration.
Front Desk Hours: Front Desk Phone:
Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 412-262-1703 ext. 415
Friday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Get connected at the Senior Connection at Tapestry. Everyone 55+ is welcome. Daily programming includes Sit & Fit, Tai Chi, Sing-A-Longs, bingo, Line Dancing, Chair Zumba, crafts, computers, cards, billiards, darts, piano, games, painting, movies of the week, and more! Visit us for a tour.
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Moon Township Senior Connection Bus Trip
Carnegie Science Center & Mummy Exhibition
Monday, February 24
Bus Departs at 10:30 a.m. from Senior Connection at Tapestry Senior Living
Travel by motor coach to a fun-filled afternoon of science, history, and the wonders of the world. Enjoy the Carnegie Science Center's many interesting and interactive exhibits. Fees include admission to the "Mummies of the World" introduction seminar and exhibition. Register by Monday, February 17 by calling 412.262.1703 or visiting moonparks.org.
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Waste Management At Your Door Recycling Program
Waste Management offers a residential curbside special materials pickup. The "At Your Door Special Collection" program allows most Moon Township residents to easily and safely dispose of household materials. There are three ways to schedule a collection:
1. Online at www.WMatYourDoor.com
2. Call 800.449.7587
3. Email atyourdoor@wm.com
After scheduling your collection date and time, a Waste Management representative will provide you with information and instructions for preparing your collection. More information on the program and a list of accepted materials can be found through the At Your Door website or by calling a representative at 800.449.7587. |
 2020 Census Bureau is Looking For Help
The U.S. Census Bureau is ramping up its national recruiting efforts to hire up to 500,000 temporary, part-time census takers for the 2020 Census in communities across the country to reach its goal of more than 2 million applicants. Moon Township is among those places looking for people to help with this census.
The positions offer competitive pay, flexible hours, paid training, and weekly paychecks. To determine the pay rate in a specific area, learn more about these positions, or apply for one of the temporary jobs, visit
2020census.gov.
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 Tune In To MCA-TV's Public Awareness Weekend
Join MCA-TV for the annual Public Awareness Weekend scheduled for March 27 and 28
. Public Awareness Weekend is a two-day, 24-hour live television event featuring interview broadcasts with Pittsburgh-area nonprofits. Each group has an opportunity to speak for 30 minutes to educate viewers about their cause and encourage the community to get involved. All interviews air live during the event, and are rebroadcast periodically on MCA-TV, reaching approximately 45,000 households in Moon Township and surrounding areas.
Any non-profit organization interested in participating in Public Awareness Weekend should contact Allison Ford at
aeastham@moontwp.us
or
call MCA-TV at 412.269.1191. Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 Calling All Filmmakers
The Brewer Airport Toyota Film Festival returns for its ninth year on June 6. F
ilmmakers are invited to put their creativity to the test in the following categories: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature Film, Best Narrative Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film, and Best Narrative Short Film. Thanks to generous donations from our sponsors, MCA-TV will award $3,000 in prizes.
Early submissions are due by May 1 for a fee of $15. After May 1, the fee is $20. The deadline to submit a film is May 21. The event airs live on MCA-TV on Saturday, June 6. Films will be judged by a panel of film experts from the Pittsburgh area. You do not have to be a Moon Township resident to participate. For more information, visit mca-tv.org or contact Allison Ford, Director of Community Programming, at aeastham@moontwp.us or 412.269.1191 ext. 603.
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., February 26
6 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Regular Public Meeting
Wed., March 4
7 p.m.
Municipal Building
Find Moon Township public meeting times, township events and parks programs on the
calendar page of the Moon Township
website.
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Submit a Question or Concern Online
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Submit a question, comment or concern to Moon Township officials through the
Citizen Request System.
The system allows residents to submit their concern and track its resolution through ongoing updates, ensuring a timely response from Moon Township staff.
A link to the system can be found under the Residents tab of the
M
oon Township
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Ask Alexa or Google
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Moon Township
collaborated with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to bring voice activated
e-gov to resident's households. This will allow users to download the skill of "Make it Moon" through their Google or Alexa app and then speak to their device to ask about events in Moon or report a problem.
This feature also allows users to find out when events are going on by asking questions such as "When is trick or treat?" or "What do I do with my tree limbs?" In addition, it can be used like the e-gov service offered online through the municipality to report problems and ask questions.
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Tune Into Moon
Moon Community Access Television
Comcast channel 14
Verizon
channel 35
mca-tv.org
Moon Area Government Television
Comcast channel 18
Verizon
channel 37
moongovtv.us
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Swift Reach 911
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Stay informed of community emergencies or important information with Moon Township Police Department's
Swift 911
phone outreach system.
Sign up at
moonpolice.us
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Home Alone Monitoring
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Never feel alone with Moon Township Police Department's Home Alone Monitoring.
This system automatically telephones a resident once or twice a day depending on their needs.
Any citizen in need may contact the police at
412.262.5000.
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Stay updated on seasonal township news with the latest edition of the
Moon Township Messenger quarterly magazine, available in any township office or online at
moontwp.com.
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