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Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - February 3
The Board of Supervisors held the annual township reorganization meeting on Wednesday, February 3. At the meeting, supervisors recognized Ampco Pittsburgh Charitable Foundation for their partnership of the Robin Hill Park 90 acre wood trail system. Supervisors also approved the major land development plan for PNC Bank as recommended by the planning director for one of the outer Walmart parcels.
Supervisors awarded the proposals for the architectural/design firm for the Moon Township Police Building located at 1000 Beaver Grade Road to begin construction. Township supervisors also approved the bids for the Municipal Building addition and façade improvements contract as recommended by the Township Consulting Engineer, Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc. Finally, the board approved the bids for Downes Fire Station. Be sure to check out moontwp.us for more information as these updates progress.
The Board of Supervisors regular public meeting is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 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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Winter Weather Reminders
The Moon Township Public Works Department would like residents to know how they can assist with snow removal activities. A recurrent problem is that many residents are parking their vehicles on the street rather than in the driveway or garage of their home. This often impedes plowing within neighborhoods. All residents can be of assistance to the Public Works Department by adhering to the following guidelines:
1. Please park in the driveway of your home and not on the street during periods of snow or ice, to allow for easier access by maintenance vehicles. On-street parking makes it much more difficult for Township forces to clear the streets, particularly when vehicles are parked on either side of the road. Please be courteous to your neighbors so that your street can be properly cleaned. 2. When clearing driveways, do not shovel or blow snow back onto the roadway after the street has been plowed and salted. We thank our residents for their assistance, patience, and cooperation until spring arrives.
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MTVFC Lenten Fish Fry- Takeout Only
Fridays, February 19-April 2
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fish Fry will start on Friday, February 19, 2021, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building (PSB) This year there will only be a takeout option. There are 3 ways to order:
1. Call 412.262.5006 and place an order to be picked up inside the fire station.
2. Order online at moontwpfire.com. All online orders will be given to customers via curbside pickup. If you are ordering online, please park in a designated curbside pickup spot. The order will be brought to you.
3. Walk in and place an order in person.
Anyone who comes into the firehouse will have to wear a mask and must follow COVID-19 guidelines. The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank you for your support.
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 There is Still Time to Visit the Ice Rink
The Moon Park Ice Rink is open! Last year, the small ice rink under the Clearview Pavilion was a big hit. This year the rink expanded and moved onto the tennis courts. This new location allows the rink to more than double its size. The 48' x 68' rink has short sides to allow for recreational hockey or ice skating.
Acrylic ice functions in many of the same ways as real ice, but it doesn't require below freezing temperatures. For the best results, we recommend sharpening your skates. Sharp skates will provide the best glide. The rink is open daily from dawn to dusk and on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from dawn to 9 p.m.
Street shoes are not allowed on the rink. No checking is allowed during contact play. The rink is free and open to the public. Currently, we do not have skates available for rent. Check Moonparks.org for more information.
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2021 Pavilion Rentals
The first day for Moon Township residents to rent pavilions at Moon Park for the summer of 2021 is Monday, February 8. Non-residents may begin reserving pavilions on Tuesday, February 16. After noon on Monday, February 8, Moon Residents may reserve a pavilion by calling 412.262.1703. Non-residents may reserve a pavilion by calling on Tuesday, February 16. Pavilions are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
This year the registration process will be adapted to meet current CDC guidelines. Residents are welcome to line up at the Moon Township Municipal building (1000 Beaver Grade Road) at any time before 8 a.m. Starting at 8 a.m. numbers will be distributed to residents based on their place in line. At 8:30 a.m., residents will be allowed into the township building by number to complete their reservations. Until their number is called residents will have to wait outside the township building. In the case of inclement weather, residents are welcome to wait in their cars.
Please have several dates and pavilions chosen in case your first choice is not available. To qualify for the resident rate, you must provide proof of residency in Moon Township and be the primary point of contact for the reserved event.
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Moon Easter Bunny Neighborhood Hop
Saturday, April 3
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
On Saturday, April 3 the Moon Easter Bunny will be riding his wagon all around Moon Township. He will be visiting the five Moon Elementary Schools and all three Moon Parks. All visits will be outdoors in the parking lot. Residents are invited to choose a location near them to visit the Easter Bunny. Current social distancing guidelines will determine our photo set-up, but each child will have an opportunity to interact with the bunny, and parents are welcome to take photos.
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New Resident Guide
Are you new to Moon Township? Visit moontwp.us/residents for our 2021 new resident guide filled with helpful information. This guide covers everything from recycling day to township activities.
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MCA-TV Public Awareness Weekend
March 26 & March 27
MCA-TV is excited to announce Public Awareness Weekend is scheduled for March 26 & 27, 2021. Public Awareness Weekend is a two-day, 24-hour, television event featuring interviews with Pittsburgh area nonprofit organizations!
MCA-TV reaches over 45,000 households with your message. Each nonprofit organization will have 30 minutes to film a pre-recorded interview due to COVID-19 restrictions, to educate and explain their cause. These interviews will be filmed leading up to the event between January and March. The event will air beginning on March 26, and periodically following the event, on the MCA-TV station, Comcast channel 14, and Verizon Fios channel 35. Interviews will be scheduled each half-hour from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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Brewer Airport Toyota Film Fest is Back
May 29, 2021
The Brewer Airport Toyota Film Festival returns in May, marking its 10th year for the competition. MCA-TV invites local filmmakers to test their creativity for a chance to win! Films will be judged on originality, creativity, the strength of plot, story structure, characters, cinematography, direction, entertainment value, dialogue (character interaction), and overall quality. All submissions will be broken down into feature-length and short film categories. Last year, thanks to monetary donations from generous sponsors, MCA-TV awarded more than $3,500 in prizes.
Enter your original film before the May 14, 2021 deadline, and watch the event live on MCA-TV on Saturday, May 29. 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.
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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 the "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 office. For more information, visit mca-tv.org or 412.269.1191.
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Memorial Opportunities at Moon Parks
Are you looking for a way to honor a loved one? Consider dedicating a brick, bench, or tree to your loved one. Bricks may be engraved and placed at either the Memorial Garden at the Moon Township Building or surrounding the Flagpole at Moon Park. Benches are available in multiple designs and include a custom plaque. Benches can be placed at any one of our Moon Township Parks. Planting a tree with a custom plaque is also an option at any one of our Moon Park sites. For more information, please go to the Moon Parks website at moonparks.org or call 412.262.1706 ext. 404.
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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. |
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., February 24
6 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Public Meeting
Wed., March 3
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 concerns and track their 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?" Also, 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.us.
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