Board Of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - April 7 |
The Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 7. Supervisors approved the Robin Hill Roof Replacement Contract No. 21-RF-01 to Ramp Construction Company, Inc.
At the meeting, supervisors approved Resolution No. R-17-2021 to granting Conditional Use and Master Plan Approval to Diamond Ridge. Supervisors also approved the minor land development plan for the Chipotle Grill as recommended in the Planning Director's memorandum. Finally, supervisors approved the major land development plan for the West Hills Commerce Park as recommended in the Planning Director's memorandum.
At the meeting, supervisors reappointed resident Erin Manna for one position on the Moon Township Military Banner Committee for a two-year term, until the first Monday in January 2023.
Watch the Board of Supervisors Meeting
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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Moon Township Hosted a Groundbreaking for Downes Fire Station and the Municipal Building Expansions
The Township hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Township Municipal Building and Downes Fire Station on Tuesday, March 9. Township supervisors and staff spoke on the importance of these expansions to the community.
The existing municipal building will receive a much-needed 1,400 square feet addition, allowing for the Township to utilize it for office space and community functions. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2021.
"For the renovations to the municipal building, we have sturdy structures to work with, therefore the major tasks will be to replace or upgrade the mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, which are not functioning to their full capacity and have outlived their expected usage. There will also be an addition to accommodate a growing workforce and bring the staff together at the same end of the building which allows the project to open up an area to be used as a multi-purpose room. The exciting feature of the multi-purpose room is it will be available for use by residents and businesses to rent for gatherings or training,” said Township manager, Dawn Lane. “We are very excited for this much-needed upgrade to the municipal building.”
Downes Fire Station will be updated to accommodate for changing requirements for the fire department to keep the community safe. Building the addition to the existing Downes Fire Station will provide the capability to store four fire trucks. “The bigger station will serve the growing east side of the Township and have the ability to house additional equipment that is much needed. This will allow us to rotate equipment around the Township,” said Moon Township Volunteer Fire Chief, John Scott. “Additionally, the station we have more NFPA required equipment for decontamination of heat and the safety of the firefighters.”
For more information about the Moon Township expansions, visit www.moontwp.us.
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Earth Day Community
Tree Planting
Sunday, April 25
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Moon Park (Rain or Shine)
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Celebrate Earth Day this year with a "hands-on" outdoor (safe distanced) experience! Join our free community tree planting and environmental engagement activities at Moon Park on Sunday, April 25, 2021, from 1-3 p.m. This year's theme is "Save Our Monarchs" and focuses on why the monarch butterfly is disappearing, how they are linked to milkweed plants and how you can help to create butterfly and pollinator habitat right in your backyard.
THREE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
- Volunteer to plant trees with our Green Team on April 25 (1-3 p.m.) at Moon Park. All volunteer groups will plant a single tree and stay in safely distanced pods.
- Children grades K-4 recently had the opportunity to enter our Earth Day bandanna design contest. The theme is to Save Our Monarchs! The designs. The winning design will be featured on the bandana giveaways at the event.
- Enter online to win a free kid's bike. The bike is donated by Moon Police and Walgreens of Moon Township.
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Moon Home Run Derby
April 6, April 13, & April 20
4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: 8-12 (Co-ed)
$20 Moon Resident /$25 Non- Resident
Devenzio Field
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Do you need some extra batting practice before summer baseball? Come out and play in the home run derby while making new friends. Each day will consist of recreational baseball activities followed by a Home Run Derby contest. Summer is coming and it's time to get your home run swing ready. Bring your gloves. Balls and bats will be provided. All participants will receive a Home Run Derby t-shirt. |
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., April 28
6 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Public Meeting
Wed., May 5
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.
Township offices will be closed in observance of the following holiday:
Good Friday- April 2
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Submit A Question Or Concern Online |
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
home page.
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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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Home Alone Monitoring
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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Swift Reach 911
Stay informed of community emergencies or important information with Moon Township Police Department's
Swift 911 phone outreach system.
Sign up at
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Tune in to Moon Community Access Television
Moon Community Access Television
Comcast channel 14
Verizon channel 35
Moon Area Government Television
Comcast channel 18
Verizon channel 37
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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.
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Robin Hill Walking Group
(Avid walkers or casual strollers)
Every Monday beginning April 5
11:30 a.m.
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Lace-up your walking shoes and join the seniors every Monday beginning April 5 at the Carriage House Sunroom at Robin Hill Park. Put some spring in your step and enjoy the outdoors each week. All are encouraged to come out and walk. You choose the distance and your speed. There are many lovely spots and walking trails to explore. There are also lots of benches to rest for a while. Attend every week or just when your schedule allows. |
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Moon Parks and Recreation is taking pavilion rental reservations for the 2021 season. Pavilion rentals can be arranged by calling the Parks and Recreation office at 412.262.1703.
Reservation and payment must be made by the residents to receive the resident rate. Rentals cannot be made in another person's name to get the resident rate.
Reservations can be made for dates from May through September. Monday-Friday at weekday rates, Saturday & Sunday at weekend rates. Only residents of Moon Township receive the resident rate. All agreements and payments must come from the resident.
All pavilions and fees are listed at moonparks.org. Please take note of the updated fees for 2021. Please email or call the Moon Parks office with any questions at 412.262.1703.
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Curbside Yard Waste Pickup
Monday-Friday
April 6- May 1
Pickups follow residents' regular garbage collection. Simply place yard waste at the curb by 8 a.m. on pickup day. Residents are reminded to use biodegradable paper bags. Yard waste in plastic bags or boxes will not be picked up.
Curbside Tree Branch Pickup
Monday-Friday
April 6- May 1
Pickups generally follow residents' regular garbage collection. Please place branches at the curb no later than 8 a.m. on pickup day. Tree branches should not exceed six feet in length and four inches in diameter and should not be bundled or tied. This is a separate pick up from the yard waste collection, so do not be alarmed with crews do not come at the same time.
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Moon Township
Military Banners
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Are you looking for a way to honor a loved one who served in the military? The Military banner program was a huge hit in 2020 and we are excited to extend the program this year. The banners hang from Memorial Day to Veterans Day and are then taken down to protect them from the winter weather. |
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Thank you to everyone who came out to see the Easter Bunny this past weekend. The event was a huge success and was made possible thanks to
Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc
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Glass Recycling Collection Event
April 10-April 15
1115 Stevenson Mill Road (Public Works Garage)
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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, April 10-Thursday, April 15 at the Moon Township Public Works Building located at 1115 Stevenson Mill Road, Moon Township, PA.
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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Waste Management At Your Door Recycling Program
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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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There Is Still Time To Enter The Brewer Airport Film Fest
May 29, 2021
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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.
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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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Township of Moon, 1000 Beaver Grade Road,
Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone: 412.269.1191
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