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Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - June 3
Stormwater Management Fee Approved
The Moon Township Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance No. 693 Amending Chapter 23 of the Moon Township Code of Ordinances.The funds received from the fee will be dedicated revenue, which will provide funds to maintain adequately, upgrade, and reinvest in the Township stormwater systems. The established fee was not a random amount, but an amount calculated through a study performed by the township engineers, Lennon Smith Souleret, LLC.
Supervisors Recognize Linda Francis
The Moon Township Board of Supervisors recognized Linda Francis with a Certificate of Achievement for her outstanding contributions to the Township for her years of dedication to serving the community through fitness and her generous donation of $3,045 through her fundraising efforts for the West Hills Food Pantry. Congratulations, Linda!
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.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions as placed by Governor Wolf, the Moon Township Board of Supervisors will continue to take official action during the Governor's Emergency Declaration. Until the Governor's Emergency Declaration has been lifted, the Moon Township Board of Supervisors meetings will be broadcast live on Moon Area Government TV on Comcast channel 18 and Verizon channel 37. It will also be on
Facebook live for viewing.
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Moon Parks Enter the Green Phase of Reopening
On Friday, June 5th, Allegheny County moves into the Green Phase of the Governor's plan for reopening Pennsylvania. We are excited to announce that the playground and Clearview Federal Credit Union Splash Pad are reopening.
All Moon Parks playgrounds, including the play lot playgrounds, will reopen on Saturday, June 6th. The Clearview Federal Credit Union Splash Pad will reopen on Monday, June 8th.
We ask that people continue to practice social distancing at all Moon Parks. P
lease work to stay 6 feet apart, wash or sanitize your hands frequently, and stay home if you are sick. We look forward to a great summer at the park!
Fields and courts are now open to organized sporting groups and can be reserved. To find out more information about field reservations, please call the parks office at 412-262-1703 ext. 404. Reserved groups to have priority for field and court use.
Park pavilions and Robin Hill Center are also available for rent. Capacities are set to 50% to allow for social distancing. Call the parks office at 412-262-1703 ext. 404 for more information.
Currently, the Moon Township Parks and Recreation Office remains closed to foot traffic. Please call 412-262-1703. Our staff is available during township business hours.
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Glow Out and Run Virtual 5k
July 1-July 15
The 2020 Moon Park Glow Run moved to a virtual platform this year.
Sign up before June 26th to guarantee yourself a custom cast medal and awesome long sleeve tie dye race shirt. Then, run at home between July 1st and July 15th. Track your time and enter it online. Race bags with shirts, medals, and other fun swag can be picked up every week in July at the Moon Farmers Market.
To register, visit
GlowOut5k
.
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Day Camp in a Bag
Moon Parks and Recreation is happy to offer a Day-Camp-In-A-Bag program for kids age 5-12! Register your child, beginning Monday, June 1st, for their reusable bag for $20, per child. Bags can be picked up at the Moon Township Farmers' Market at Moon Park on Wednesdays, starting on June 17 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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 Moon Township Farmers' Market is Back
The Moon Township Farmers' Market is back every Wednesday from 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. To adhere to and follow the safety guidelines from Allegheny County, we have moved the market to Moon Park (Joe DeNardo Way).
Many new vendors have signed up for the season, so be sure to stop by and see what good things they have to offer, including the freshest produce, meats, dairy, and baked goods. Give yourself a night off from cooking and take home dinner from one of the prepared foods vendors.
The market takes pride in being a traditional producer-only market where all vendors must grow or make at least 75 percent of their own products for sale. All vendors meet strict health and safety guidelines. The market accepts cash, debit, and credit cards.
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Amrock Disc Golf Course is Open
We are happy to announce another new partnership and naming rights with Amrock Corporation.
The popularity of disc golf has grown in recent years and Olson Park holds a new course for both experts and newcomers to the game. This six-hole course is open to enjoy. There will be an official
ribbon cutting
in the fall.
Visit
moonparks.org
for more information.
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Preserve Your Child's Artwork at Moon Park
Looking for a place to display your child's artwork? We are accepting orders for the next phase of children's art tiles. You also have the option to add a second tile to keep for yourself with the purchase of a tile for the park. The second tile must be the same as the first tile. 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 July 1, 2020.
Click here for more information.
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Neighborhood Association Forum Meeting Rescheduled
Thursday, July 9
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Moon Township Municipal Building
Moon Township is looking for opportunities to engage local neighborhood associations and Home Owners Association (HOA) organizations to provide support and resources. The Forum will serve as an opportunity for appointed representatives from HOAs within Moon Township to meet and discuss issues and concerns and to learn what is happening in the Township. Representatives are encouraged to join the Moon Township Community Development Team on Thursday, July 9 at the Moon Township Municipal Building to connect and exchange ideas and solutions. All interested HOA representatives should email aottaviani@moontwp.us.
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Moon Township Senior Connection- Closed
Due to the COVID-19 Virus, The Senior Center at Tapestry remains closed until further notice.
All events have been canceled at this point 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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Senior Connection Summer Fun Kits
Keep busy and have some fun this summer with a take home activity kit.
Kits will be available beginning Wednesdays, June 17th- August 5th 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.
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 Brewer Airport Toyota Film Festival
The Brewer Airport Toyota Film Festival returned for its eighth year on June 6. We want to thank everyone for their submissions. The following films took home awards in the following categories:
- Best Short Film-The Tenant
- Best Feature Film- A Shot of Irish
- Runner-up Short- Loopy
- Runner-up Short- Persephone
- Runner-up Feature- L-3301
- Runner-up Feature- Uninvited Guests
The 2020 Film Festival is sponsored by Brewer Airport Toyota of Moon Township, Clearview Federal Credit Union, Dr. Mark Schneiderman, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley, and Lerro Corporation.
Check the schedule at
mca-tv.org to see the rebroadcasts of the winning films.
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Moon Township Military Banners
Moon Township is proud to honor our men and women who are or have served this country through our banner program. The first banners are up along Beaver Grade Road and they look wonderful! 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, visit their website at
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Help Moon Township Make 2020 Count
The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.
Most households received their invitation to respond to the 2020 Census between March 12-20. These official Census Bureau mailings include detailed information and a Census ID for completing the Census online.
In addition to an invitation to respond, some households will receive a paper questionnaire (sometimes known as the census form). You do not need to wait for your paper questionnaire to respond to the Census.
Please complete your form online, by phone, or by mail. Visit
my2020census.gov
to begin.
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Moon Township Property Tax Information
A few reminders for paying your Township of Moon property tax, the yellow statements were mailed April 1st. (If you did not receive a statement, please call the office immediately so they can mail a duplicate.)
Located at the bottom of your statement, (with office hours and website information) is a notice regarding the tax office closure due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently and until further notice, the tax office is collecting payments by U.S. Mail, online through the tax office website, or through E-checks via your bank. Moon Township Municipal Authority has given the office permission to allow property tax payments to be dropped at their drop box located outside of the library, but absolutely no cash. Payments are being processed and deposits into the Township account are being made as always. Please do not come to the office in person; if you need a receipt, simply leave a note with a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment. Updates can be found at
www.moontaxoffice.us or please call the office.
For those affected by Governor Wolf's stay at home orders, the Township of Moon has extended the discount period to pay your Township of Moon property tax from May 31 to July 31, 2020.
The Moon Area School District property tax statements will be in the mail by July 1, 2020. The discount is through August 31, if you choose to pay installments, the first installment can be made in July, but must be received by August 31. The office will mail the remaining 3 installment coupons to your address on file; there is no discount if paying installments.
As more information becomes available or any changes occur affecting the property tax payments, updates will be posted to the tax office
website and voicemail.
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., June 24
6 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Regular Public Meeting
Wed., July 1
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
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.us.
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