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Meeting Minutes Available Online
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Meeting minutes from the Moon Township Board of Supervisors'
December Regular Meeting and November Budget Meeting are available on the township website. View them here.
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Supervisors Reorganize for New Year
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At its first public meeting of the New Year, the Moon Township Board of Supervisors reorganized for 2012 by appointing a variety of township officials and representatives to its citizen advisory bodies. Read the full meeting recap here, or watch it on Moon Area Government Television - Comcast channel 18 / Verizon FiOS channel 37.
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Board Members Begin New Terms
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Following reorganization, the Board of Supervisors welcomed newly-elected Supervisor John Hertzer at the January regular meeting. Supervisor Andrew Gribben also took the oath of office as he returns to the board for a six-year term he was elected to in November. Supervisor John Hertzer A 14-year Moon Township resident, Supervisor Hertzer works for Aon Corporation and is a graduate of Clarion University. Supervisor Hertzer previously served on the Moon Township Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. In addition to his township board service, Supervisor Hertzer is actively involved with Moon Township League Baseball as a seven-year member of the Board of Directors and coach of 11 years. Supervisor Hertzer and his wife Helen have two sons in the high school and elementary levels of the Moon Area School District.
Supervisor Andrew Gribben
Supervisor Andrew Gribben has served for two years on the Moon Township Board of Supervisors. A 15-year resident of Moon Township, Supervisor Gribben is a plant manager for SMS Millcraft and a graduate of Purdue University. In addition to his board service, Supervisor Gribben has coached for five years for the Moon Area Soccer Association and volunteers at the Moon Township Public Library. Supervisor Gribben and his wife Christianne have two children attending Allard Elementary School. |
Picnic Pavilion Rentals Open in February
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Indulge in today's 52-degree high and sunny skies by planning ahead for some fun in the park this spring and summer.
The Moon Township Parks and Recreation Department will begin taking reservations for Moon Park picnic pavilions in February. Mark the following registration dates on your calendar:
Monday, Feb. 13: Walk-in reservations open at 9 a.m. at the Moon Township Municipal Building for Moon Township residents only. Photo ID proving residency will be required.
Tuesday, Feb. 14: Reservations open at 9 a.m. at the Moon Park Office for all non-residents.
Find general rental information at the Moon Parks and Recreation website.
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Compost Your Christmas Tree at Curbside
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In a holiday edition of its composting program, the Moon Township Public Works Department is offering curbside collections for live Christmas trees through Jan. 13. Pickup will follow residents' regular garbage collection schedule Monday through Friday.
Tree drop-offs also will be accepted on Jan. 14, and Jan. 15, at the Downes Fire Station located at the intersection of Beaver Grade and Ewing roads. The composting drop-off site will be open to residents from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please remove all ornaments and decorations, and place trees at the curb line by 8 a.m. on pickup day. Artificial trees will not be accepted.
Trees collected through the program will be chipped and reused for landscaping projects around the township.
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Board Approves 2012 Budget
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The Moon Township Board of Supervisors voted at its December Workshop Meeting to approve Moon Township's final 2012 Budget, which maintains flat tax rates and the full range of municipal services. Read more about the 2012 budget here.
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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.
Beginner Zumba (Adults/Teens 13+)
Jan. 9 - Feb. 13, 2012 (Mondays - six-week session)
6 - 7 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$45/Moon Residents; $50/ non-residents
Splash - Water/Mixed Media Art Classes (Ages 18+)
Jan. 26 - March 15, 2012. (Thursdays - 8-week sessions)
"SPLASH SOME MORE" - Advanced/returning students
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$75/Moon residents; $80/non-residents
"JUMP in with a Splash" - Beginners
1 - 3 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$75/Moon residents; $80/non-residents
*Fee does not include supplies.
Mad Science - Red Hot Robots (Ages 5-12)
Jan. 24 - Feb. 28, 2012 (Tuesdays)
6 - 7 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$75/Moon residents; $80/non-residents
Snapology - Adventures with Star Wars (Ages 5-12) Jan. 25 - Feb. 29, 2012 (Wednesdays)
6 -7 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$75/Moon residents; $80/non-residents
Totally Toned (New!) Jan. 30 - March 5 7:15-8:15 p.m.; Moon High School Fitness Room $45/Moon residents; $50/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 Area School District 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 Family Movie Saturday
Saturday, Jan. 7
2 - 4 p.m.
Nutrition as We Age
Tuesday, Jan. 10 6 - 7:30 p.m. Family Board Game Day
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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 details at RMU's website.
Colonial Basketball Doubleheader vs. St. Francis
Saturday, Jan. 28
4 p.m. and 7 p.m. tip-offs
Sewall Center, RMU Moon Township campus
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Community Calendar
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RMU Basketball Doubleheader
Colonials vs. St. Francis
Saturday, Jan. 28
4 p.m. and 7 p.m. tip-offs
Sewall Center
Picnic Pavilion Rentals
Pavilion rentals open for Moon Township residents only on Monday Feb. 13.
Find details here.
| Find Moon Township public meeting times on the Calendar Page of the Moon Township website.
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Pass It On
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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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Written in Stone
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Join the Moon Township Memorial Garden Campaign Honor a friend or loved one with a commemorative brick in the Moon Township Memorial Garden. Brick orders will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Find the order form and details here.
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