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Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - November 4
Supervisors Approve Preliminary Budget for 2021
Supervisors approved the preliminary budget for the 2021. The budget will be on the agenda for supervisors to vote on at their meeting on Wednesday, December 2. Visit the website for more information.
Supervisors Approve Final Plan for Harmony at Moon
Supervisors approved the final plan for Harmony at Moon as recommended by the Planning Director. This new development will house a Senior Living Facility off Marketplace Boulevard.
Township Offices Closed
All Moon Township offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans' Day. Township offices will also be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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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Moon Lights Holiday Festival
Saturday, December 5
5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Moon Park
The Moon Lights Holiday Festival returns to Moon Township. This annual festival began several years ago and outgrew its original location at the Township building. Last year it moved to Moon Park and included the lighting of all park pavilions. This year we are adding new light displays. Each year we will be building on these displays. We hope to make Moon Park a destination for holiday light viewing.
Santa will arrive on the Firetruck at 5 p.m. He will ride into the park and light our Moon Park Christmas Tree at the Rotary Pavilion. Following the lighting of the tree, Santa will be available for socially distanced photos and visits with local children. Bring your letters for Santa to drop in his mailbox. The event will also feature performances by local dancers and musicians, moonparks.org food trucks, a smores station, and much more. Check the full event schedule online at moonparks.org.
The safety of our community is our highest priority. This event will adhere to current CDC guidelines surrounding Covid-19. Please check the park's website for up to date social distancing protocols and guidelines for the event.
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Curbside Brush Pickup
Monday-Friday, November 2-December 4, 2020
The Public Works Department will offer curbside brush pick up beginning November 2, Monday through Friday. The schedule will follow the resident's regular garbage collection. Simply place the brush at the curb by 7 a.m. on pick-up day. Brush should not exceed six feet in length and four inches in diameter and it should not be bundled or tied.
All pick days are weather dependent. Items placed properly at the curb will be picked up.
Curbside Leaf Pickup
Monday-Friday, November 2-December 4, 2020
The Public Works Department will offer curbside leaf pick up beginning November 2- December 4, Monday through Friday. The schedule will follow the resident's regular garbage collection date. Simply place the leaves at the curb by 7 a.m. on pick up day in a biodegradable bag. No plastic bags or cardboard boxes will be accepted. There will be no pickup on Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, or the Friday following Thanksgiving.
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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, 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.
Visit www.mca-tv.org/paw for more information or contact Allison Ford at aeastham@moontwp.us or 412-269-1191x603.
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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. |
 Glass Recycling Collection Pop-Up Event
November 14-November 19
In response to the removal of glass from many residents recycling programs in the Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC) launched a network of pop-up glass recycling events. These events recognize that glass remains a recyclable material with vibrant demand in the regional and national recycled marketplace.
The pop-up events hosted by Moon Township will from Saturday, November 14-Thursday, November 19 at the Public Works Building. The collection hours observed will be Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The types of glass accepted are:
- All colors of glass bottles, jars, and jugs only
- Caps, lids, and labels are acceptable
- Containers must be empty
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 Moon Township House Decorating Contests
Congratulations to Brad Bruzio at 1664 Charlton Heights Road! Brad is the winner of our first annual Moon Haunted House Decorating Contest. Thank you to everyone who decorated and submitted their homes. We cannot believe the competition! Who knew there were so many beautiful and hauntingly decorated homes in Moon Township. Thank you to everyone who submitted their votes.
This month, we will be hosting the first annual Moon Light Holiday House Decorating Contest. If you would like to enter, s end up to 6 high-quality photos of your decorated home to info@moonparks.org with your name and address. All entries will be posted online as they are received, starting Monday, November 30, and can be voted on through Monday, December 28 at 5 p.m. The house with the most votes will be crowned the winner of our first annual Moon Lights Holiday House Decorating Contest. The winning household will receive a custom trophy and a Make it Moon gift basket. |
 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 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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 Moon Township Veteran's Breakfast To-Go
Friday, November 6th
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Robin Hill (Drive Through Event)
In honor of all of those who have served our country, and in recognition and gratitude, we invite all veterans and their guests to enjoy a pancake breakfast on us. Due to the restrictions surrounding Covid-19 and our desire to keep the honorable veterans of this country safe, this event will be a drive-through breakfast. A catered hot breakfast will be available for pick up at Robin Hill during the event hours. We look forward to celebrating in person with everyone in 2021.
A big thank you to our sponsors. Without them, community events like this would not be possible. Moon Township's Veteran's Breakfast is sponsored by Heritage Valley Health System, Express Employment Professionals, Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering Inc., and Valley Ambulance.
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 Moon Township Military Banners
As Veteran's Day is approaching, 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. Check the banners out as they fly along Beaver Grade Road and look wonderful!
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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Archery Hunt in Moon Parks
September 19-January 23 (No Sunday Hunts)
With the increasing deer population, Moon Township has decided to host a public (archery only) deer hunting program for the 2020-2021 season. This will allow a limited number of licensed hunters who applied for a permit to hunt at Moon Park, Olson Park, and Robin Hill Park during hunting season from September 19-January 23. There will be no Sunday hunting and there will be no firearms permitted. Hunters must have completed the Pennsylvania Basic Hunter-Trapper Education Course and have a valid archery hunting license. All Pennsylvania Game rules will apply.
The Hunter Access Program created a partnership between the Game Commission and the Township whereby they work together to improve the public hunting opportunities and wildlife habitat. This program allows hunters and trappers to help manage the game and fur-bearer populations through lawful hunting and trapping. This program will be able to minimize the overpopulation of deer in Moon Township and the surrounding areas. By lowering the density of deer in the area, this will help to lower car accidents caused by deer, the growing tick population, and help to protect green space in Moon Township where deer are overeating. We have reached the permitted limit for the time. For more information and information on the 2021-2022 season, visit www.moontwp.us.
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 Spotted Lanternfly Checklist
Join the effort to control and prevent the spread of Spotted Lanternfly. We need everyone to protect their properties, communities, and the Commonwealth from this invasive insect that has the potential to change our landscape and quality of life.
Any efforts you make in destroying the Spotted Lanternfly or its' egg masses help reduce populations on your property and in your community. SLF can be controlled with a combination of physical removal of life stages and host trees and pesticide applications. Use Penn State's Extension Management Resources to safely manage SLF on your property or at your business. Utilization of these management techniques is also important to assist PDA and USDA in control of the spread of this invasive pest. |
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 There is Still Time to 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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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Mon., November 23
6 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Regular Public Meeting
Wed., December 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?" 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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