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Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - August 5
Approval of Cimarron Phase 4 Development
The Board of Supervisors announced the approval of the final Planned Residential Development (PRD) application for the Cimarron Phase 4. This addition to the current housing development would create additional single family homes.
Appointment to Moon Library Board of Trustees
Supervisors appointed Sydney Diehl on the Moon Library Board of Trustees to fill the unexpired (3) year term that ends the first Monday in January 2023.
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 MAG-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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New Moon Police Officers Sworn in
At the July 29 Board of Supervisors Workshop meeting, the District Magistrate, Michele Santicola, swore in the two newest police officers, Shannon Luhrman and Lucas Tabacsko.
Shannon Luhrman comes to Moon with 4 years of experience working for Findlay Township. Prior to that, Shannon worked as a part-time officer in Millvale and Reserve Township before taking a full-time job with Findlay Township.
Lucas Tabacsko joins the department after graduating from the Westmoreland County Police Academy in 2019 and working for a short time as a part-time officer in both Redstone Township and Masontown Police Departments. These new officers are replacing Sgt. Robert Phillis and Det. Cpl. Reginald Humbert who both retired on 7/31/20 after 31 years of service.
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 Peace, Love, & Pine Trees
Earth Day Celebration At Moon Park
Sunday, August 16
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Jump on the Earth Day Express at Moon Park, August 16 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This year's theme is peace, love, and pine trees.
This event has been re-designed to accommodate COVID-19 guidelines for safety. Moon Township's green team, staff, and moon garden club members will be on hand to host an express lane at Moon Park for Earth Day themed giveaways and activities to take home such as this amazing bandanna designed by Caroline Fogle from Brooks Elementary. We'll be giving away one of these one of a kind bandanna's in each Earth Day Express Kit!
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 Stop by the Moon Township Farmers' Market Wednesday's
3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Moon Park (1350 Joe DeNardo Way)
Visit the Moon Township Farmers' Market every Wednesday to pick up fresh produce, baked goods, hot prepared foods, coffee, and more. The market accepts cash, debit, and credit cards.The market will be open every Wednesday through September 30. Visit the Moon Township Farmers' Market Facebook for more information.
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There is Still Time for Day Camp in a Bag
There is still time to pick up a bag and give the kids some fun summer activities with Moon Parks and Recreation's Day-Camp-In-A-Bag program. This program is for kids age 5-12. Register your child for their reusable bag for $20. Bags can be picked up at the Moon Township Farmers' Market at Moon Park on Wednesdays, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. The first $20 registration can be made online or by calling the Moon Parks office at 412.262.1703 and paying with a credit card. Each week, you can bring the bag back for a "refill" for $5, which can be paid at the Farmers' Market (cash or check only). Check out our website for more information!
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 Amrock Disc Golf is Open!
Moon Township is proud to announce the latest naming rights partnership with Amrock Corporation! This summer, you can enjoy the new disc golf course at Olson Park. This 6 hole course is great for experts and newcomers alike! Grab your discs and stop by the park today for a game! Olson Park is located at 442 Flaugherty Run Road, Moon Township.
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 Lunchtime Concerts at Robin Hill are Back
Robin Hill concerts are back! While things may look a little different this year with keeping social distancing, you can still grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music in the outdoors surrounded by the natural beauty of Robin Hill Park. Concerts are on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. There is no charge to attend. Upcoming musicians include:
August 19 - Doo Wop Dr's
September 16 - RML Jazz
October 7- Swing Time
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Moon Family Friday Movie Nights
Movies start at Dusk
Moon Park Amphitheater
On the First and Final Fridays, Moon Park offers entertainment for the whole family. Bring a blanket and enjoy fun family films on the big screen outdoors. Be sure to bring your own snacks. Concessions will remain closed in 2020.
August 7th- Addams Family Movie (2019)
August 28th- Frozen II
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Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program
For a limited time only, the Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program will be accepting applications to acquire vacant properties for side yards to an owner-occupied primary residence or blighted structure remediation at a reduced cost to the applicant.
Under the 2020 Side Yard and Blighted Structure Program, the county will waive the standard parcel fee of $3,000 for applicants for a side yard to their primary residence and applicants proposing to demolish a blighted structure. The county will reduce the fee to $1,400 for applicants proposing to rehabilitate a blighted structure. All applicants will also be responsible for the appraised value of the property, a good faith deposit, and closing costs. The application, which contains additional details about the Program guidelines, can be accessed at the county website: alleghenycounty.us/VPRP. All applications must be postmarked by September 30, 2020. Only one application will be accepted per applicant. Up to 60 applications, with a maximum of five applications per municipality, will be accepted in the order received for consideration. For more information, please visit the program's website at alleghenycounty.us/economic-development/residents/vprp/index.aspx.
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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: 2. Call 800.449.7587
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. |
Senior Connection Summer Fun Kits
Don't forget to stop by Moon Park on Wednesdays to purchase your take home activity kit. Kits will be available for pick up at the Farmers' Market from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
The kits include crafts, games, projects, treats, recipes, and more. Every week there will be new and exciting additions. The cost is $3.00 per kit(cash only) and are available to Senior Connection members.
UPMC For Life has generously sponsored these kits to keep our Senior Connection members involved and active.
Moon Township Senior Connection Remains Closed
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, The Senior Center at Tapestry remains closed until further notice. All events have been canceled with plans to reschedule in the future. We will keep you posted with any changes or developments. Please visit the Township website as changes are updated.
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 MCA-TV Offers Free Television Production Classes
MCA-TV relies on volunteers to film, produce, and star in our productions. If you ever wondered what it would be like to work in television, this is your opportunity to do so by signing up for our free quarterly production classes. These classes are open to residents of any community. The training course is a series of four hands-on classes providing the basics of camera operation, lighting, audio, and editing. Successful completion of the course provides the opportunity to be an official MCA-TV volunteer, ready and able to assist with any MCA-TV production. Classes run from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesdays for four weeks beginning Wednesday, August 5 at the MCA-TV studio located at 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 140, Moon Township, PA 15108. To register, contact MCA-TV Director Allison Ford at aeastham@moontwp.us or call 412.269.1191. Space is limited. |
 Promote Your Event on the Community Bulletin Board
Is your organization or nonprofit looking to get the word out about an upcoming event? MCA-TV offers a bulletin board service for Moon Township residents to publicize their community program or event in-between regularly scheduled programming. The community bulletin board is an automated, computer-generated video graphics message service provided free of charge to all Moon Township residents as well as nonprofit groups and organizations. Visit mca-tv.org and click on "Bulletin Board" tab to read the guidelines and rules and to fill out the online submission form. Paper forms are available in the MCA-TV offices. For more information, visit mca-tv.org or contact Allison Ford, Director of Community Programming and Communications, at aeastham@moontwp.us or 412.269.1191.
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 Raccoon Baiting Rabies Program Through August 17
Over the past 19 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 July 31 through August 16 across Allegheny County. 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.
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 Moon Township Military Banners
Are you looking for a way to honor a loved one who has served our country? Moon Township is proud to showcase the men and women who are or have served this country through our banner program. The banners are up along Beaver Grade Road and they look great! Be sure to check them out when you drive by the Municipal Building.
This is a great tribute to friends, family, or neighbors who served and are serving our country. Purchase a banner to honor them today. For more information or to purchase a banner, visit Troop Banners.
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., August 26
6 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Regular Public Meeting
Wed., September 2
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 Moon 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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