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Supervisors Retain Special Counsel to Advise on Oil and Gas Ordinance
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The Moon Township Board of Supervisors at their April workshop meeting agreed that reevaluating the township's oil and gas ordinance - with a focus on Marcellus Shale natural gas - will be a top priority this spring.
At the April 27, workshop meeting, the board voted to retain Tucker Arensberg, P.C. as special counsel for matters related to oil and gas well activity in Moon Township.
Moon Township has not yet received any land use requests for Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling within township borders. But as the Marcellus Shale gas industry continues to grow in Pennsylvania, the board is reexamining its oil and gas ordinance to ensure that it addresses current drilling standards, technologies, and practices to protect the township's best interests. Read more here.
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Township Newsletter Hits Mailboxes
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The first edition of Moon Township's newly-launched newsletter, the "Moon Township Messenger," hit mailboxes this week. Click here to view the PDF version, and get the latest on township projects and events.
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Follow the Comprehensive Planning Process
| The 2011 Comprehensive Plan Update officially kicked off in April when the planning committee met for its first meeting with project consultant Olsen & Associates. About 20 township stakeholders - including residents, business owners, developers and other township representatives - received an orientation to the planning process. The committee will meet monthly at the municipal building as the planning process moves forward. The next committee meeting is planned for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the municipal building. Follow the process here.
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MCA-TV Premieres New Season of Cooking Matters
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 "Cooking Matters" host Pam Krug's traditional recipes all start and end the same way. Prep work begins with relaxing Italian music, and her time-honored invitation, "Abbiamo finito, mangiate bene (We are finished, eat well)!" adds the final garnish.
But Krug's expansive repertoire of hand-me-down family recipes and variations on traditional Italian staples is bringing back "Cooking Matters" for a second season filled with new dishes.
When the Moon resident's weekly program returns to MCA-TV in May, the show will reveal a new look that reflects Krug's style and mantra that home-cooked dishes nourish a family with more than just a meal. The new season of "Cooking Matters" premieres at 9 a.m. May 5, and will air regularly on Thursdays on MCA-TV, Comcast channel 14 and Verizon FiOS channel 35.
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Follow Primary Election Results on MCA-TV
| A few hours after the polls close on primary election day, voters can tune in to MCA-TV for live election returns coverage from the May 17, municipal primaries.
Beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, MCA-TV go on-air live to report the unofficial results of races for the seats on the Moon Township Board of Supervisors and Moon Area Board of Education. MCA-TV will gather results from 13 voting districts in Moon Township and two in Crescent Township, where voters cast ballots for school board seats.
Tune in on Comcast channel 14 or Verizon FiOS channel 35. For more information about election season programming, check the program schedule at www.mca-tv.com.
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Open House: Meet Your Public Works Crews
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Moon Township Public Works Garage is home base for a variety of in-house services ranging from road maintenance and snow removal operations to the township's street sign and welding shops. To celebrate National Public Works Week, which takes place from May 15 to May 21 this year, the Public Works Department is inviting community members to visit the garage for a behind-the-scenes look at these services. The Public Works Department will host a public open house on Wednesday May, 18, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Public Works Garage on Stevenson Mill Road. Stop by and learn more about year-round projects.
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Parks & Recreation Programs and Events
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 Visit moonparks.org for complete details, including class descriptions and registration information.
Special Events
Annual Spring Art Show
May 2-12 Robin Hill Park Find times and details here . Classes & Programs Zumba Gold (New for Seniors/Adults 50+) May 17 - June 21 (Six-week session)
9:30-10:30 a.m.; Moon Township Municipal Building
$24/Moon residents; $28/non-residents Art & Nature: Photo Journalism at Robin Hill May 31 - June 21 and/or July 19 - August 9 (Tuesdays) 6-7 p.m.; Robin Hill Park $60/Moon residents; $65/non-residents Materials needed: Camera, memory card, journal/sketchbook, pens and pencils Watercolor Painting June 1 - July 6 (Wednesdays - six-week session) 6-8 p.m.; Robin Hill Park $110/Moon residents; $120/non-residents Art: Drawing for True Beginners (Ages 15+) June 14 - July 19 (Tuesdays - six-week session) 1-3 p.m.; Robin Hill Center $85/Moon residents; $95/non-residents Materials needed: 9x12 or larger sketchbook, drawing pencils and erasers Basic Dog Obedience Class
June 15 - July 5 (Wednesdays - four-week session)
7-8:30 p.m.; Moon Park
$90/Moon residents, $95/non-residents
Fitness Classes
Find spring sessions of Zumba, Pilates, Kardio Hip Hop, Senior Workout and more here. Moon Park Summer Camps
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Moon Public Library News & Programs
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There is always something going on at the library. Listed below are just a few of the upcoming events and programs. Visit www.moonlibrary.org for more information.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
412-269-0334
Expert Advice for Owners of Aging or Ailing Pets
2 p.m. Saturday, May 7
Backyard Composting 101
6 p.m. Monday, May 9
Too Much Stuff!
10 a.m. Saturday, May 21
Estate Planning
6 p.m. Thursday, May 26
3D Shadow Boxes (Teens)
6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 Book Bites (Teens) 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 19
Girls Rock! (Children) 4-5 p.m. Friday, May 27
Register for any of the above programs online or by phone at 412-269-0334.
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RMU Events and Programs
|  Robert Morris University's Moon Township campus offers numerous educational, entertainment and athletic events that are open to the public. Listed below are some upcoming items of interest. For more information about any of the events, please visit RMU's website.
RMU Alumni Spring Networking Luncheon
Thursday, May 19 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Omni William Penn Hotel, downtown Pittsburgh $15/alumni; $20/guest Find details here. |
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Community Calendar
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Annual Spring Art Show
Presented by Moon Parks & Recreation and the West Hills Art League
May 2-12; Robin Hill Park
Find times and details here.
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, May 17
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Memorial Day - Township Offices Closed - Monday, May 30
| Find Moon Township public meeting times on the Calendar Page of the Township's website.
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Primary Election Day
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Tuesday, May 17, is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Please note that Moon Township's District 1 polling place remains at Moon Area High School. District voters should enter the high school through the Main Administration entrance. Parking is available and directional signs will be posted.
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2011 Moon Township Recycling Day
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 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)
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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.
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Channeling Moon Township
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Access Television
- Comcast channel 14 -
- Verizon channel 35-
Watch online at mca-tv.com.
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Board of Supervisors,
School Board, Township News, Entertainment, Community Events and more
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What do YOU want to know about Moon Township?
| Submit your questions to mmcnamara@moontwp.com and, in addition to receiving an answer, your query could appear in an upcoming edition of "Moon Township Monthly."
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