Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - February 2 |
The Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 2 at 6 PM.
Due to ongoing construction at the Municipal Building, the meeting was held at 1700 Beaver Grade Road in the Sky Room.
Supervisors approved the exoneration of Catherine Tress, Moon Township Real Estate Tax Collector, from the collection of delinquent Per Capita Tax for the tax year 2021.
The board also approved Resolution R-9-2022 appointing Mark C. Turnley as the independent auditor for review of Township accounts for the fiscal year 2021.
Additionally, the board appointed several residents to fill vacancies on the Township's numerous volunteer boards and committees. An updated list of committee members will be posted on the Township website.
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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Winter Plowing Rundown
As we are in the heart of the winter season, 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 homes. This often impedes plowing within neighborhoods. All residents can be of assistance to the Public Works Department by adhering to the following guidelines:
· Help snowplow drivers by staying 100 feet (5 car lengths) back so the driver can see you.
· Do not park on Township roads between 2 AM and 6 AM.
· Do not plow or shovel snow from driveways, parking lots, or sidewalks into the streets.
· To help reduce the amount of snow pushed by plows back into your driveway, pile snow near the road on the right side of the driveway.
· Place garbage and recycling containers back in the driveway entrance to avoid spilling. Questions about garbage collection should be directed to the Moon Township Municipal Authority at 412.264.4300.
· Residents with sidewalks are required to clear the sidewalks of snow.
· Remove any portable basketball hoops, hockey nets, or any other obstruction from public roadways and cul-de-sacs.
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Doo-Wop Party featuring the “Doo Wop Drs.” (Ages 55+)
Date: Friday, February 18
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Fee: $15.00 per member and 55+ guests permitted with registration at the same fee
Register by: Wednesday, February 7
Location: Crescent Township Fire Hall, 79 McGovern Boulevard, Crescent
Senior Connection members may also register a guest that is not a Senior Connection member. Register and bring a friend. Bagged snacks and water included. Cash bar available.
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., February 23
6:00 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Meeting
Wed., March 2
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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Ice Rink at Moon Park
The Moon Park Ice Rink is open! It is located on the north tennis courts and will be open dawn-dusk Sunday-Wednesday, and dawn-9 PM Thursday-Saturday. It is artificial ice, and we recommend sharp skates for the best results. Street shoes are not allowed on the rink. Anyone interested in setting up a time to play hockey should contact Moon Parks & Rec Assistant Director Tre Fowler at tfowler@moontwp.us or 412.262.1703 ext 406.
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Moon Park Pavilion Rentals |
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The first day for Moon Township residents to rent a Moon Park pavilion for the 2022 pavilion rental season (May through October) is Monday, February 7, 2022. Due to construction at the Moon Township Municipal Building, the location will be at the Moon Park Office at Moon Park. Non-residents may begin reserving pavilions on the following Tuesday, February 15, 2022, by calling the Parks and Recreation office at 412.262.1703.
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, payments, and communications must come from the resident. Please visit www.moonparks.org for additional rental information related to pavilions, fees, and the rental process.
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MCA-TV Production Classes |
Have you ever wondered what it is like behind the scenes at a TV station? Well, here is your opportunity to find out! MCA-TV is offering FREE production classes to anyone interested. These one-on-one hands-on classes will teach you the basics of TV production from running a camera to producing your own show!
After successful completion of the course, you will become an official MCA-TV volunteer, ready and able to assist with any MCA-TV production.
These classes are open to residents of any community. Any Moon Township resident who completes the course may choose to become a community producer. Community producers provide the original and entertaining productions of MCA-TV’s programming schedule. Non-residents wishing to create a show to air on MCA-TV must work with a community producer who actively participates in the program development.
Classes are available on Wednesdays until 7 PM at the MCA-TV studio located at 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 140, Moon Township. To sign up, contact Allison at Aeastham@moontwp.us or call 412.269.1191 today! |
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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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Moon Township residents can soon conveniently recycle glass bottles, jars, and jugs following the installation of a permanent recycling dumpster at the Public Works Garage lot at 1115 Stevenson Mill Road.
Beginning in March, residents can drop off all colors of glass bottles, jars, and jugs during daylight hours seven days a week thanks to a partnership between Moon Township and the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC). This program providing reliable, uninterrupted glass recycling access is made possible by funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
More details will be announced soon. For questions, call PRC at 412.488.7490.
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Moon Township has been selected this year for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and American Lung Association in Pennsylvania Targeted Radon Survey campaign. This campaign is to increase public awareness and radon testing in the selected areas. The municipalities in this program are selected based upon the radon test data and/or the geologic potential for radon occurrence. This targeted approach has been used for over 20 years. The Bureau of Radiation Protection of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has awarded a grant to the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania (ALAPA) and is working with ALAPA to offer a limited number of free radon test kits (one per household, please) to residents in Moon Township.
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, invisible radioactive gas that the EPA estimates may cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year nationally. This is an issue that we believe needs to be taken very seriously, particularly in your area. Pennsylvania in general has some of the highest radon values in the country, and Moon Township has radon values above the average for the Commonwealth. Any building in contact with the ground can have a radon problem. Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon exposure. PADEP has conducted several similar targeted radon surveys in other parts of the Commonwealth. ALAPA also has experience conducting community-based programs to increase public awareness and action concerning this very serious potential health risk.
Testing is very easy to do. If you would like a free radon test kit from the ALAPA simply go to their website at www.lungradonkits.org and submit your local Zip Code (15108) at the bottom of the screen. While supplies last, a form will appear that you should fill out and submit. A test kit from a DEP-certified laboratory will then be mailed to you within the next several weeks. All instructions and return postage are included, as is an analysis by the laboratory and reporting of results to you. We certainly hope that you would take advantage of this free offer. If you have any questions regarding the placement of the test kit or your test results, please feel free to contact Denise Bleiler or Robert Lewis at 1.800.237.2366 or 717.783.3594. For information related to lung health, please call the American Lung Association at 1.800.586.4872 or 717.541.5864.
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Township of Moon, 1000 Beaver Grade Road,
Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone: 412.269.1191
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