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Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - January 6
Annual Reorganization Meeting
The Board of Supervisors held the annual township reorganization meeting on Monday, January 6. Newly elected supervisors, Al Quaye and Jim Vitale were sworn in. The board also voted to fill the vacant board position with Alan Bross. They elected
David Bachman as board chairman and John Hertzer as vice chairman. Several annual business items were defined, including establishing the time and place for the Board of Supervisors monthly regular and workshop meetings, designating the Allegheny Times as the official newspaper for posting official public notices (the Post-Gazette is the alternate official newspaper for emergency purposes), and appointing official engineering firms and the township solicitor. Additionally, the board appointed several residents to fill vacancies on the township's numerous volunteer boards and committees. An updated list of committee members will be posted soon on the township website.
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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 Winter Weather Reminders
The Moon Township Public Works Department reminds residents that the Code of Ordinances prohibits parking on township roads between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. This is extremely important during winter weather so that road crews can plow the streets without any obstacles. Also, please remember that the code also prohibits plowing or shoveling snow from driveways, parking lots and sidewalks into the streets.
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 Christmas Tree Pickup
Friday, January 3 - January 17
The Moon Township Public Works Department offers curbside Christmas tree pickup for live trees only from January 3, 2020 through January 17, 2020. Pick up will follow resident's garbage pickup schedule, Monday through Friday.
All trees shall be bare, with no ornaments or lights. Trees should be placed at the curb by 8 a.m. the day of pick up. Due to the possibility of a winter weather event, pick up may be postponed.
Trees brought to the drop off site are also to be bare, with no ornaments or lights. Artificial trees will not be picked up.
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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.
Check, cash and credit cards will be accepted. Checks should be made out to "Moon Parks & Recreation". Required fees and deposits must be paid at the time of reservation. Deposits are in addition to the fees and can be paid with one check. Deposits will be returned up to 45 days after the reservation date. If paid with a credit card, the deposit will be returned to the card. If paid by cash or check, a check will be mailed.
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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 Moon Park Ice Rink is Open
Grab your skates and come by the ice rink at 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 5-9 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 has arrived and they will be installed next to the Clearview Federal Credit Union Splash Pad. 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 March 31, 2020.
Click here for more information.
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Property Tax Information
The Moon Township Property Tax Office has completed the 2019 collection year for both the Township of Moon and Moon Area School District. If you received a special tax statement within the last few months, please read the letter that was included and follow the dates on the statement for the discount, face and penalty periods. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the office at 412-299-7446. The law firm of Weiss, Burkardt & Kramer will have all records for any outstanding taxes and current special taxes by January 15, 2020. They will not have any information until then. After that date, their number is 412-391-0160 for additional assistance.
Please remember, the property tax office hours
are printed at the bottom of your statements and are posted on the
website
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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. |
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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Moon Township Senior Connection
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tapestry Senior Living
The Moon Township Senior Connection program has moved to Tapestry Senior Living (the former Embassy Suites). Members are welcome to stop in during these hours to play cards and board games, build puzzles, use the computer lab, watch TV or just hang out and enjoy each other's company. The center has a pool table and electronic darts and open swim times will start soon. Scheduled classes include senior fitness activities, ballroom dancing, crafts, brain games and a movie of the week. There will also be special events and bus trips. A schedule of daily activities is posted at the center.
The Senior Connection is open to anyone aged 55 and older. The group welcomes members from all communities, not just Moon Township. It's free to join, so stop by the office anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to sign up. The Senior Connection is located at Tapestry Senior Living at 550 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Township, PA 15108.
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Moon Township Senior Connection Bus Trip
Carnegie Science Center & Mummy Exhibition
Monday, February 17
Bus Departs at 10:30 a.m. from Senior Connection at Tapestry Senior Living
Join the group
with motor coach transportation to a fun filled afternoon of science, history and the wonders of the world at the Carnegie Science Center. The cost is $52 per person and includes 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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 Share Your Non-Profit on 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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Moon Community Access Celebrates 35 Years of Service
Moon Cable Access Television, or MCA-TV, will celebrate its 35th anniversary this month.The station started as "Chanel 14" out of Moon Schools in 1985 and has since grown drastically.
MCA-TV is owned and operated by Moon Township.
As one of the most active stations in the area,
MCA-TV volunteers produce over 700 hours of programming annually. These programs feature over 45 area nonprofits, school board meetings, sporting events and more. Program lineups can run the gamut from informative to quirky. Meetings, cooking shows, high school and college sports, talk shows, religious programs, fitness classes and more typically have filled the schedule for the past 35 years.
Unlike most public access stations, MCA-TV has a production trailer to shoot on location and has offered some of the most extensive sports coverage in the area for Moon Area Schools and Robert Morris University over the past two decades.
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 Calling All Filmmakers!
MCA-TV's Film Festival returns in June. Area filmmakers 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. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Enter your original film before the May 1 deadline and watch the event 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 at
aeastham@moontwp.us
or 412.269.1191 ext. 603.
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., January 29
6 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Regular Public Meeting
Wed., February 5
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 has 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 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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