Board Of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - July 7 |
The Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 7. At the meeting, supervisors recognized Nancy Lawry for her work and dedication to the Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs. Supervisors also heard a presentation from Colonel John F. Robinson, Commander, 911th Airlift Wing of the United States Airforce Reserve.
The board also held a public hearing for the Planned Non-Residential Development Application for the Diamond Ridge Master Plan off of Marketplace Boulevard. They approved resolution R-28-2021 granting conditional use and the master plan approval to the Prism at Diamond Ridge as recommended by the Planning Director.
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 is Back
The Moon Township Farmers Market is back 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. Give yourself a night off from cooking and take home dinner from one of the prepared food vendors.
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, July 10- GumBand
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, July 30- Goonies film (8:45 p.m.)
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., July 28
6:00 p.m.
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Public Meeting
Wed., August 4
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, July 21st - The Davis-Gray Trio (Acoustic Classic Rock)
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 Grilled Hot Dogs and Music Bingo at Moon Park |
Monday, July 19, 2021
12:00 Noon-2:30 p.m.
Moon Park/Rotary Pavilion
Cost $8.00
Come to the park and enjoy some delicious grilled hot dogs, beautiful weather, and friends. After enjoying some food, play Music Bingo with DJ Mike with a chance to win prizes. Please bring your own blotter or marker.
Call to register by Monday, July 12 412.262.1703 ext. 404.
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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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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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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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We want to thank everyone who came out to celebrate Independence Day at Moon Park. We had a great turnout and loved seeing so many people enjoying the beautiful day in the park! Live music, inflatables, food trucks, and fireworks were enjoyed by all on Sunday.
We also want to thank everyone who came out for our 5k glow run and walk on Saturday, July 3. With runners represented from all over, everyone enjoyed a nice run through the park followed by entertainment for the whole family.
We want to thank all of our vendors who help make these events possible! We can’t wait to see you again next year!
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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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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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