Board Of Supervisors Meeting Highlights - June 2 |
The Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 2. At the meeting, supervisors recognized the Moon Township Garden Club for 100 years of service. Supervisors also heard a presentation from Jennifer Cloonan, Director of External and Government Affairs for the Comcast Keystone Region.
The board also approved the Major Land Development for Sheetz as recommended by the Planning Director
Supervisors also appointed Samuel McCrimmonn for one position on the Moon Township Library Board of Trustees.
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 PM-6:30 PM 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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Glow Run 5k
Date: Saturday, July 3rd
Time: 8:00 PM Registration, 9:00 PM Race
Location: Moon Township Libray
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Let’s light up Moon Township! Runners and Walkers are welcome to join for an evening filled with glow sticks, neon face painting, a black light photo booth, and great music! The 5k race has a new course through Moon Park! Once you have crossed the finish line be sure to stick around for the after-party featuring music, dancing, entertainment, and the awards presentation. If staying home is preferred check out our Virtual Option! Wear your brightest colors and enjoy a fun night where you are the light!
At this time the Glow Run will open registration with a max capacity of 350 racers. We are hopeful as Covid 19 guidelines change to extend this capacity. If staying at home is preferred, we are also offering a Virtual Option! Wear your brightest colors and enjoy a fun night where you are the light!
Register before June 18th for Early Bird pricing and to guarantee yourself a custom medal and neon long-sleeved race shirt. For information and preregistration visit www.moonparks.org.
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Independence Day Celebration |
Date: Sunday, July 4th
Time: 4:00 PM - 10:30 P
Location: Moon Park
The Moon 4th of July Celebration returns to Moon Park this summer. The event will feature food, family fun, and entertainment. The evening will culminate with everyone’s favorite part, the fireworks!
4:00 PM - Food Vendors Open
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Family Fun Activities through the park
4:00- 6:30 PM - DJ Entertainment by B&A Entertainment
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM -Tuned Up Performs
8:00 PM - Flag Ceremony & National Anthem
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM - No Bad Juju Performs
10:00 PM - Fireworks
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Board of
Supervisors
Workshop Meeting
Wed., May 26
6:00 PM
Municipal Building
Board of Supervisors
Public Meeting
Wed., June 2
6:00 PM
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, May 19th - Bobby Thompson & The Groove (Blues)
Wednesday, June 16th - Tom Allen Variety Band (Polka & Dixieland)
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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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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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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Annual Recycling Day
Saturday, June 5
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Public Works Garage at 1115 Stevenson Mill Road
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Mark your calendars for the Annual Recycling Day. Moon Township’s Environmental Advisory Council, with the assistance of community volunteers, hosts this annual event on the first Saturday in June to help keep reusable items out of landfills. Eligible items included usable construction materials, household appliances, electronics, tires, and some medical supplies. Only one television per vehicle will be accepted. This event is open to Moon Township residents only. Proper ID is required. |
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Glass Recycling Collection Event
June 12- June 17
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, June 12-Thursday, June 17 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 |
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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2021 Brewer Airport Toyota Film Festival |
The Brewer Airport Toyota Film Festival returned for its tenth year on May 29. We want to thank everyone for their submissions. The following films took home awards in the following categories:
-Best Short Film- Short-Sighted by Jay Shaffer
-Best Feature Film- Turtle Island by Arka Mukhopadhyay
The 2021 Film Festival is sponsored by Brewer Airport Toyota of Moon Township and Dr. Mark Schneiderman.
Check the schedule at mca-tv.org to see the rebroadcasts of the winning films.
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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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