Supervisors Announce Departure of Assistant Township Manager 

The Moon Township Board of Supervisors announced at its April 6, meeting that Adam McGurk, assistant township manager and planning director, will leave his position with the township at the end of the month.      

McGurk will be moving to New York City with his wife Erin, whose job with American Eagle Outfitters was relocated. He will conclude his three-year career with Moon Township on April 29.      

"I appreciate the opportunity that the township has given me and the valuable experiences that I'll take with me," McGurk said. "It has been a pleasure to work with both the Board of Supervisors and an extremely talented staff."      

McGurk joined Moon Township in 2008 as a zoning officer and accepted the position of planning director later that year. In February 2010, McGurk was promoted to assistant township manager. In addition to his dual role with the township, McGurk has also served as executive director of the Moon Transportation Authority since 2007.      

Throughout his time with Moon Township, McGurk has been instrumental in crafting and implementing infrastructure improvements and economic development plans in Moon Township. As executive director of the MTA, McGurk has spearheaded a number of transportation improvements, including the Cherrington Parkway Extension project, which improved connectivity to Business Loop 376, and the preliminary design for a proposed Thorn Run Interchange upgrade project.   

In his role as township planning director, McGurk also has led implementation of the University Boulevard Overlay District ordinance, which promotes redevelopment of Moon Township's main commercial corridor through building design elements and streetscape and pedestrian amenities.    

"Adam McGurk has been a genuine asset to Moon Township, and we thank him for everything that he's done for the community," said Jim Vitale, chairman of the Board of Supervisors. "We wish him and his wife the best of luck in their future pursuits."

 World Trade Center Steel to Join Township Memorial   

A newly-arrived piece of steel from the World Trade Center is planned to be mounted in Moon Township's memorial garden in time to honor the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Read more here . 

Supervisors Discuss  Marcellus Shale  

Transportation Consultant Selected for Comprehensive Plan Update  

As the 2011 Comprehensive Plan Update gets ready to kick off, the Moon Township Board of Supervisors selected L.R. Kimball as consultant for the transportation component of the plan at its April meeting.  The firm submitted a $17,600 price proposal for the project.  

The process will move forward at 5:30 p.m. April 13, when a Comprehensive Plan committee of residents, business owners, developers and other township stakeholders hold their first meeting at the municipal building. 

At its March 2, regular meeting, the Moon Township Board of Supervisors retained Olsen & Associates, LLC, of Butler, Pa., as the primary project consultant for the 2011 plan update, which will include three alternate studies focused on the township's overlay districts, Mooncrest Historic District and an analysis of a Town Center concept.

 Check www.moontwp.com for updates throughout the planning process.

Local Nonprofits Joined MCA-TV on Live TV

Representatives from the Valley Care Association on-set at MCA-TV's 2011 Public Awareness Weekend

MCA-TV spotlighted 33 nonprofit organizations in 20 hours during this year's Public Awareness Weekend. Read more about the event

here.

Free Television Production Classes   Moon Community Access Television is offering a free training session this spring for anyone interested in learning the basics of television production and volunteering at the station.The spring training session will be held at the MCA-TV studio, 1700 Beaver Grade Road, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on April 19, April 26, May 3 and May 10. To register, please call 412-269-1191 or e-mail mca-tv@moontwp.com.  

 

PennDOT Updates Public on Flaugherty Run Bridge Replacement Project  

PennDOT District 11 is holding a public plans display in April for the Flaugherty Run Bridge Replacement project in Moon Township.  

The display will share the project scope, schedule and truck detours with the public. PennDOT representatives and project consultants also will be on hand to answer questions and gather feedback.   

The public plans display will take place on Wednesday, April 27, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Moon Township Municipal Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road.   

Following the display, PennDOT will briefly present the project at the April workshop meeting of the Moon Township Board of Supervisors, which starts at 6 p.m.    

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Prescription Drug Take Back Day 

The Moon Township Police Department is taking part in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back day this month.

Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Police Department, 1000 Beaver Grade Road.

2011 Moon Township Recycling Day  

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011

Where: Moon Township Municipal Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road

Who: Moon residents only (Photo ID required) 

Do your spring cleaning the eco-friendly way and bring difficult-to-recycle items to Moon Township Recycling Day, sponsored by the Environmental Advisory Council. Accepted items include tires, construction materials, household appliances and electronics. Last year's event saved more than 23,000 pounds of electronics, 200 tires, 80 appliances and a truckload of construction materials from the trash heap.

Find a complete list of accepted recyclables here. 

Walk and Ride Safely this Spring 

With warmer weather on the forecast, the Board of Supervisors reminds pedestrians, bikers and drivers to share the road and make safety a priority.  Here are a few safety tips for pedestrians and bikers:  

When possible, walk on a sidewalk. If you must walk  along the street, walk facing traffic.

Cross roads at a crosswalk. If a crosswalk isn't available, cross at an intersection.

If you must walk or bike after dark, increase visibility by carrying a flashlight or using a bike light and by wearing reflective clothing.   

Stay focused and alert at all times.  

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