Over the past 18 years there has been a significant reduction in human and pet exposures to rabies throughout Allegheny County. This is largely due to the efforts of the rabies vaccination program for wild raccoons spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services (USDA), who the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) partners with for this massive effort.

This year, employees and volunteers of ACHD and the UDSA will be distributing vaccine-containing  baits from August 5 through August 21 across Allegheny County. Please keep your dogs on leashes during this time so that the raccoons eat the baits instead of your pups.

Baits will be delivered both by hand from ground vehicles and by helicopter throughout the county. In Moon Township, baits will be distributed by helicopter only.

The risk of adverse effects to humans and animals due to exposure to the vaccine is minimal, but the public is encouraged to avoid contact with the bait if possible. If a stray bait must be moved, it should be picked up using rubber or latex gloves or a shovel.

Visit the Allegheny County Health Department website for more information. 

Please join the Moon Township Board of Supervisors, Moon Parks & Recreation Board Members and Moon Township staff to celebrate the grand opening of the all-new Moon Park Playground and Clearview Federal Credit Union Splash Pad! After months of waiting and watching with anticipation, our beautiful new play-space is open. The new playground features places for climbing, exploring, swinging, sliding, and cooling down in the heat of the summer. There is truly something to spark the imagination of every child. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, light refreshments, and an opportunity to thank the generous community sponsors who made this project possible.

The Moon Township Senior Connection program has moved from the Carriage House at Robin Hill Park to Tapestry Senior Living (the former Embassy Suites).  Activities have expanded to five days a week, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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.

Moon police invite residents to learn more about the police dep artment, talk about township issues or simply enjoy some good conversation. Bring the kids  and meet the men and women who keep Moon Township safe. This is a monthly event so watch for information about future dates.