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Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - December 4
2020 Budget Approved
Supervisors approved the township's $16 million final 2020 budget. There will be no increase in the township millage rate, which is currently 2.74 mills. View the 2020 budget online.
Bed and Breakfast will Provide Relief for Caregivers
A hearing was held to receive public comments on the proposed Rooted Story Bed and Breakfast on Shafer Road. Supervisors approved the B&B which will be operated by
Hope Grows, a nonprofit located in Moon Township that provides counseling, support, and short breaks to caregivers.
Development Public Hearings Continued
Two hearings regarding potential development in Moon were continued to a later date. The
Park at Luna Ridge planned non-residential development on Marketplace Boulevard will continue at the December 18 workshop meeting, and the Victoria Ridge planned residential development on Flaugherty Run will continue at the January 29 workshop meeting. Both meetings will be held at the Municipal Building starting at 6:00 p.m. The continuances allow supervisors more time to gather information that may affect their decision of whether or not to approve the developments.
RMU Fraternity Recognized for Community Service
Supervisors recognized members of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at Robert Morris University for their volunteer efforts in building trails in Moon and Robin Hill parks since 2016. The fraternity donated more than 15 hours per year to build more than three miles and maintain over two miles, often in difficult terrain and cold and rainy weather.
Township Offices Closed for the Holidays
All Moon Township offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas, as well as New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1.
Annual Reorganization Meeting
The
annual township reorganization meeting will be held Monday, January 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Newly elected supervisors will be sworn in, new committee members will be appointed and several business items will be established. The January regular public meeting will be held immediately following the reorganization meeting. There will be no board of supervisors meeting on January 8.
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 (with the exception of the January meeting which will be on Monday, January 6). 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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 Annual Greens and Things Sale
Saturday, December 7
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Robin Hill Park
The Moon Township Garden Club annual Greens and Things Holiday Sale is coming this Saturday, December 7. Visit Robin Hill Park from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm to find all kinds of special holiday decorations. Fresh greens, silk florals and statuary are used to create original centerpieces, wreaths, swags and seasonal treasures. They're all hand crafted by Garden Club members. You'll also find homemade baked goods and other holiday gifts. Be sure to also visit the Carriage House where the West Hills Art League will be hosting a sale of their members' artwork and the Coventry Log Cabin where the Historical Society will be welcoming visitors. Proceeds from the sale benefit many of the Garden Club's philanthropy projects, including a scholarship for Moon students.
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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 now accepting orders for the winter 2019 order. 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 before December 20.
Click here for more information.
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Property Tax Information
The Moon Township Property Tax Office is collecting the 10 percent penalty amount for both the Moon Area School District and Moon Township property taxes until December 31. Your payment must be received on or before December 31 in order to reconcile and close the 2019 collection year records in preparation for the annual audits for both taxing authorities. Please remember that the delinquent collector will add additional fees and penalties to the 10 percent penalty amount as listed on your statement once the accounts have been turned over to them during the first week of January 2020. If you are unsure that you paid, don't hesitate to call us.
We have received and processed a large number of additional taxes this year from Allegheny County. If you received an interim billing or additional tax statement due to an increase in your assessment or new home billed previously at the land only assessment and the collection periods extend beyond the 2019 calendar year, the taxes will be collected by an outside agency. The dates on the original statements will be accurate and honored. However, you may not receive a new statement, so it's up to you to send your payment to the outside agency or call my office for their phone number or mailing address. If you forwarded those bills to your mortgage company, you should follow up with them to ensure they sent the payment on your behalf. Many mortgage companies do not honor supplemental statements.
The office is now following the fall/winter office hours as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
These hours are printed at the bottom of your statements and are posted on our
website
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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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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 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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 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 Eastham 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!
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 Eastham at
aeastham@moontwp.us
or 412.269.1191 ext. 603.
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., December 18
6 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Regular Public Meeting
Monday, January 6
6 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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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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Questions About Moon Township?
Send your
questions or comments to Christine Ree, Communications Director, at
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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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