Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - August 4 |
The Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 4. At the meeting, supervisors recognized Alan Morrow for his work as a volunteer firefighter and dedication to Moon Township. Alan faithfully served as a Moon Township firefighter and a Moon Township police officer protecting the community for many years where he was inducted into the American Police Hall of Fame and recognized as Fireman of the Year in 1987 and 1988 respectively. This February, Alan was recognized as the VFW Firefighter of the Year for Pennsylvania. Congratulations Alan!
The board also heard Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc.'s report on the MS4 updates for township stormwater.
The board also appointed Doug DeNardo for one position on the Moon Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Be sure to check out the updates on Downes Fire Station and the Municipal Building as the updates are underway.
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 Farmers' Market
The Moon Township Farmers Market is every Wednesday from 3:00-6:30 p.m. at 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.
All vendors meet strict health and safety guidelines. The market accepts cash, debit, and credit cards.
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Moon Rocks Saturday Nights
Date: 2nd Saturday of the Month
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Moon Park Amphitheater
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Spend your Saturday night under the stars enjoying local bands rock the stage. Bring a lawn chair and a cooler of your favorite snacks. Featured food trucks will be listed at www.moonparks.org.
Saturday, August 14- Pink Noise
Saturday, September 11- Allegheny Brass Band
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Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Moon Park offers free, fun, family entertainment every First and Final Friday of the month this summer. Musical performances start at 7:30 p.m. and movies start at dusk. This summer we are featuring a throwback film series featuring some of our favorite movies from the 1980s. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy outside entertainment. Featured food trucks will be listed before the event on the website.
Friday, August 6- The Brave Little Toaster film (8:45 p.m.)
Friday, August 27- Labyrinth film (8:30 p.m.)
Friday, September 3- An American Tail film (8:30 p.m.)
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., August 25
6:00 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Public Meeting
Wed., September 1
6:00 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 |
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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Lunchtime Concert Series (Free)
Dates: 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Time: Noon
Location: Robin Hill
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Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music in the outdoors surrounded by the natural beauty of Robin Hill. There is no charge to attend. Upcoming musicians include:
Wednesday, August 18th - Dr. Zoot Trio (Jazz & Swing)
Wednesday, September 15th - Doo Wop Dr’s (Doo Wop & 50’s)
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Senior Connection Intergenerational Continental Breakfast Picnic in the Park |
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at the Saturn Pavilion in Moon Park
Cost $10.00 per adult & $5.00 per child
Bring the special child or children in your life and enjoy a continental breakfast and beverages. Highlighted by a balloon artist and a fun craft for the kids. After lunch, take a short stroll to the amphitheater for the free concert. Register by Wednesday, August 11 at 412-262-1703 ext. 404.
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Do you want to honor a loved one who served or is serving in the military? The banners hang throughout Moon Township to honor those who served our country. The banners are up from Memorial Day to Veterans Day and are then taken down to protect them from the winter weather. For more information, visit the link below. |
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Electronics Recycling Day
Saturday, August 7
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Public Works Garage at 1115 Stevenson Mill Road
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Moon Township’s Environmental Advisory Council, in partnership with JVS Environmental, hosts electronics collection days to gather unused and unwanted electronic items. These events collect electronic items only, including printers, copiers, computers, laptops, and televisions. Only one television per vehicle will be accepted. Other items, such as appliances containing FREON and fluorescent lighting will be collected for a fee. |
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Over the past 20 years, there has been a significant reduction in human and pet exposures to the rabies virus throughout Allegheny County. This is largely due to the efforts of the rabies vaccination program for wild raccoons, spearheaded by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services (USDA), in partnership with the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). This year, employees and volunteers from both organizations will be distributing vaccine-containing baits from July 29 through September 15.
The baits will be being delivered both by hand from ground vehicles and by aircraft, including helicopter and fixed-wing airplanes. The aircraft will be flying low over a residential area and at times, residents may see aircraft moving slowly over the same area repeatedly within a short period. As this could be alarming if the residents are unaware of what is happening, we are asking the municipalities to join us in getting the word out about the baiting and when it will be happening to minimize upset to the public. Hand baiting will occur from August 2 through August 10.
There are three different vaccines you could see- a vaccine packet inside a fishmeal block, a packet coated in fishmeal, or a blister packet coated in a sweet, dark green, waxy coating, all of which are very tasty to raccoons. The scent attracts the raccoons who eat the bait and vaccine, resulting in the development of antibodies to the rabies virus.
The risk of adverse effects to humans and animals due to exposure to the vaccine is minimal, but we urge the public to avoid contact with the bait if possible. If a stray bait must be moved, it should be picked up using rubber or latex gloves or a shovel. We are also asking the public to keep their dogs on a leash, indoors, or confined to their property as much as possible during baiting and the week after.
We are requesting that you help us to publicize the baiting effort in municipal newsletters, publications, and on social media with the educational materials found on our website here: www.achd.net/raccoon. We also request that you inform your Emergency Management Coordinator.
If you need further information, please contact me, Jamie Sokol, ACHD Rabies Baiting Project Manager, via email at Jamie.Sokol@AlleghenyCounty.US or 412.350.4046.
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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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MCA-TV Offers Free Production Class |
MCA-TV relies on volunteers to film, produce, and star in our productions. If you ever wondered what it would be like to work in television, this is your opportunity to do so by signing up for our free quarterly production classes. These classes are open to residents of any community.
The training course is a series of four hands-on classes providing the basics of camera operation, lighting, audio, and editing. Successful completion of the course provides the opportunity to be an official MCA-TV volunteer, ready and able to assist with any MCA-TV production.
Classes run from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays for four weeks beginning Wednesday, August 11 at the MCA-TV studio located at 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 140, Moon Township, PA 15108. To register, contact MCA-TV Assistant Director Morgan Torchia at mtorchia@moontwp.us or call 412.269.1191. Space is limited.
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Moon Park Pavilion Rentals |
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Moon Parks and Recreation is taking pavilion rental reservations for the 2021 rental season (May – October). Pavilions are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please have several dates and pavilions chosen in case your first choice is not available. We offer both weekday (Monday-Friday) and weekend rentals.
Reservation and payment must be made by a Moon resident to receive the resident rate. Rentals cannot be made in another person's name to get the resident rate. All agreements and payments must come from the resident.
Pavilions and fees are listed at moonparks.org. Please call the Parks and Recreation office at 412.262.1703 for pavilion availability and to arrange a pavilion rental.
Pavilions are completely booked for the following:
July: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
August: Saturdays and Sundays
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Lunar Loop Trail Ribbon Cutting |
On Wednesday, August 4, Moon Township held the ribbon cutting for the Lunar Loop Trailhead sponsored by Mortgage Connect.
We want to thank Mortgage Connect for their sponsorship and dedication to our township and look forward to future partnerships.
For more information and trail maps, visit the Moon Parks and Recreation website.
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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. |
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Township of Moon, 1000 Beaver Grade Road,
Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone: 412.269.1191
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