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Meeting Minutes Available Online
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Meeting minutes from the Moon Township Board of Supervisors'
November Regular Meeting and October Workshop Meeting are available on the township website. View them here.
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Board to Vote on Final 2012 Budget
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The Moon Township Board of Supervisors next week will consider final adoption of Moon Township's proposed 2012 budget.
On Nov. 16, the board approved an approximately $11.4 million preliminary budget maintaining flat tax rates and the full range of municipal services. View the preliminary budget and summary here.
The board will vote on the final 2012 budget at its Dec. 14, Workshop meeting at 6 p.m. at the Moon Township Municipal Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road.
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Supervisors to Reorganize for New Year
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The Moon Township Board of Supervisors will meet for its annual Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Moon Township Municipal Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road. At the Reorganization meeting, the board makes a variety of appointments for citizen advisory boards and committees as well as other township positions. If you can't make the meeting, watch it live on Moon Area Government Television or check www.moontwp.com for a meeting recap. |
Get Involved with Your Local Government
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 Whether your interest lies in parks and recreation, community planning or local television, the Moon Township Board of Supervisors is recruiting residents to contribute their skills and perspective to their local government.
The board currently is accepting resumes and letters of interest from citizens interested in serving on the township's various citizen advisory boards and committees. Find a complete list of available positions here. For details about each advisory body, click here.
Appointments will be made at the January 2012 Board of Supervisors meeting. Moon residents interested in serving should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Moon Township Manager, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Twp., PA 15108.
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Township Nets Substantial Savings with 2012 Bond Issue
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The Board of Supervisors approved Moon Township's 2012 Bond Issue this week to leverage low interest rates and the township's strong credit rating for significant savings. Read more.
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Give a Lasting Gift this Holiday Season
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 Give a gift with a legacy this holiday season by honoring a friend or family member with a commemorative brick in the Moon Township Memorial Garden. Engraved bricks will be placed in the walkway circling the September 11 Memorial and memorials honoring Moon Township's public safety professionals and military service members. Bricks are available for $65 for an engraved 4x8" brick or $200 for an 8x8" business brick. Donations support the Moon Township Memorial Fund for continued development of this public memorial space. When ordering, indicate that the brick is a gift and receive a certificate that can be presented to the recipient. Find a brick order form and details here. |
January Brings Change to Earned Income Tax
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The New Year will introduce new collection procedures for Earned Income Tax in Pennsylvania.
Act 32 is a state law that changes the earned income tax collection process, not tax rates. Moon Township wage earners will continue to pay the same 1 percent local EIT rate, which is paid to Moon Township and Moon Area School District. Under Act 32, Moon Township's appointed EIT collector will be Jordan Tax Service.
The most significant Act 32 changes will affect employers. Beginning January 1, 2012, all employers will be responsible for withholding EIT from employee paychecks. For employees, the new collection procedures will require a new form informing employers of their place of residence. Follow the links below to find out how Act 32 will affect you:
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Moon Township Is Ready for Winter.
Are You?
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Before the snowfall starts, get familiar with Moon Township's winter maintenance operations, snow plow routes and safety tips by reviewing the township's Winter Services Guide here.
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Moon Township Welcomes New Planning Director
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Moon Township welcomed Marissa Gerkey to the position of Moon Township Planning Director this week.
Ms. Gerkey brings six years of community planning experience to Moon Township. In her most recent position, Ms. Gerkey served as assistant planning director for the Crawford County Planning Commission where she specialized in community and economic development, zoning and comprehensive land use planning.
"I am very excited to join Moon Township and look forward to working with the township's staff, officials and community members," Ms. Gerkey said. "With the township's Comprehensive Plan Update underway, this is a perfect opportunity to begin my new role by contributing my own skills and perspective to the plan while learning about the community in the process."
A graduate of Elmira College in New York, Ms. Gerkey earned bachelor's degrees in both International Studies and Political Science. Ms. Gerkey also is completing coursework toward a Master of City and Regional Planning at Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, New York. Ms. Gerkey is a member of the American Society of Highway Engineers and a member of the Pennsylvania Planning Association where she serves on the state's Professional Development Committee.
Gerkey replaces former Planning Director Adam McGurk, who left his position in April to relocate to New York City.
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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.
Zumba Fitness (Adults/Teens 13+)
Jan. 10 - Feb. 14 (Tuesdays) and/or Jan. 12 - Feb. 16 (Thursdays)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: Robin Hill Center, 949 Thorn Run Road
Thursdays: Moon Township Municipal Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road
$45/Moon residents, $50/non-residents; 15% discount available for registering for both sessions
Pilates (Adults/Teens 15+)
Jan. 12 - Feb. 16 (Thursdays - six-week session)
9 - 10 a.m.; Robin Hill Center, 949 Thorn Run Road
$45/Moon residents; $50/non-residents
Yoga Basics (Adults/Teens 15+) Jan. 10 - 31 (Tuesdays)
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Robin Hill Center, 949 Thorn Run Road
$40/Moon residents; $45/non-residents
Karate (Adults/Children Ages 6+) Mondays & Wednesdays - Ongoing through May 2012
6 p.m. (Beginners) and 7 p.m. (Advanced)
Moon Area High School Wrestling Room
$45/month for Moon residents
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Moon Township Public Library Programs
|  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 Holiday Open House
Sunday, Dec. 11
1-2 p.m.: Special story time with holiday characters
2-3 p.m.: Crafts, cocoa and photos with Santa
3-5 p.m.: Family holiday movie
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RMU Events and Programs
|  Robert Morris University's Moon Township campus offers a variety of educational, cultural and athletic events that are open to the public. Find complete event and athletic listings at RMU's website.
RMU Concert Choir Winter Performance
Saturday, Dec. 10
7 p.m.; Massey Theater, Moon Township campus
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Holiday Office Hours
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from Moon Township!
Holiday Office Hours:
Friday, Dec. 23 - Closed
Monday, Dec. 26 - Closed
Monday, Jan. 2 - Closed
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Community Calendar
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Moon Township Public Library Holiday Open House
Sunday, Dec. 11
1-5 p.m.; Library
Supervisors Reorganization Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 3
7 p.m.; Moon Township Municipal Building
| Find Moon Township public meeting times on the Calendar Page of the Moon Township website.
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Channeling Moon Township
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Access Television
-Comcast channel 14- -Verizon channel 35-
Watch online at
Moon Area Government Television
-Comcast channel 18-
-Verizon channel 37-
Watch online at moongovtv.us
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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 look for an answer in an upcoming edition of "Moon Township Monthly."
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