Moon Township Monthly         September 2012

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Supervisors' Meeting Minutes Available Online
At their September regular public meeting the Board of Supervisors announced the release of Moon Township's redesigned website.  The new website features quick links to SWIFT Reach 911, the Citizen Request System, an updated calendar of events, frequently asked questions, and a newsfeed.  The township will continue to make improvements to the site throughout the upcoming months.  Visit the webpage and check out our new look at www.moontwp.com.

If you missed the meeting watch the full Board of Supervisors Meeting from Wednesday, September 5, 2012 on Moon Area Government Television - Comcast channel 18/ Verizon FiOS channel 37.  View the meeting minutes from last month's meeting on Moon Township's website. 
Community Service Center - Possible Closures
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Moon Township's Community Service Center, home of the Public Library, Municipal Authority, Property Tax Office, and MCA-TV is undergoing several building improvements.  These repairs and updates include a new roof and HVAC unit that is currently being installed and an expanded parking lot in the back entrance of the building that is completed.  Residents are now able to easily access MCA-TV and the Property Tax Office and roof leakage over the library will soon no longer be a concern. 

 
Citizens are to be aware of temporary closures due to construction.  Check Moon Township's website at www.moontwp.com and the library's website at www.moonlibrary.org for updates and closure dates.
MCA-TV Kicks Off MHS Football Season
MCA-TV has kicked off its 27th consecutive season of Moon Area High School Varsity football coverage on Friday nights. MCA-TV will cover every home and away Tiger football game. Games will air on MCA-TV Comcast channel 14 and Verizon channel 35 on Saturdays at 11 a.m., Sundays at 7 p.m., and on Mondays at 10 a.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. Fans also can view games online at www.mca-tv.org the week following the game.
 
MCA-TV thanks our local sponsors for the 2012-2013 Moon High School Football Season - John Sergeant of Howard Hanna Real Estate, Canella Financial Group, Weinstein Chiropractic, the Mark W. Morava Law Firm, Angelia's Pizza, and the Moon High School Quarterback Club!  Go Tigers!!
Moon Township to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Tuesday, Sept. 11 | 11:30 a.m. | 9/11 Memorial Garden
The Township of Moon invites residents, businesses, and students of the community to visit the township's 9/11 Memorial Garden located at 1000 Beaver Grade Road in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. A ceremony will be held on September 11 to unveil a new memorial stone that will be dedicated to the men and women of the Moon Township Police Department; the stone will surround the steel beam of the World Trade Center along with the other memorial stones and benches. 
Identity Theft Protection Seminar for Seniors
Thursday, September 27 | 10 a.m.  | Municipal Building 
This free educational program is being led by agents from the Pittsburgh Field Office of the FBI to inform our senior neighbors and their families who may be targeted by various types of identity theft, phone fraud, and similar scams.  This program is sponsored by Valley Care Association; for more information contact Valley Care at 412-264-0104 or the Township Municipal Building at 412-262-1700.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Saturday, Sept. 29|10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |Public Safety Bldg.

Moon Township Police Department will hold a Prescription Drug Collection to collect unwanted and unused medications.  The National Take-Back Initiative provides residents with the opportunity to safely and properly dispose of medications that are no longer needed.  This event is open to Moon Township and surrounding communities.

Curbside Brush Pick-Up

Monday through Friday, October 1-26

The Public Works Department will offer curbside brush pick-up October 1-26, Monday through Friday.  The schedule will follow resident's regular garbage collection, simply place brush at the curb by 7 a.m. on pick-up day.  Brush should not exceed six feet in length and four inches in diameter and it should not be bundled or tied.  Leaves will not be accepted.

Volunteer Fire Company to Host Open House

Sunday, October 7 | 12 - 5 p.m. | Public Safety Building

Sound the alarm!  The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company is hosting an Open House as a kickoff to Fire Prevention Week.  All residents are invited and encouraged to attend.  Fire trucks, rescue trucks, police cars, and Valley Ambulance units will be on display including the landing of a medical helicopter.  Firefighters will talk with guests about fire safety, setting up an emergency fire escape plan at home, and remembering to "stop, drop, and roll".  They will also train guests how to use a fire extinguisher and talk with parents about teaching their children the proper use of 911.  Parents and children are encouraged to take part in this fun and informative event.  

 

The week of October 8 -12, the Volunteer Fire Company will be visiting schools in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters will teach students about what to do in the event of a fire or emergency and then will have the fifth graders participate in a smoke-out.  

Electronics Recycling Day
Saturday, October 27 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |Municipal Building

The Township of Moon's Environmental Advisory Council in partnership with JVS Environmental will hold an Electronics Collection to collect unused and unwanted electronic items.  This event will collect electronic items ONLY including; printers, copiers, computers, laptops, televisions, etc.  Electronics Collections are open to Moon Township residents, businesses, and surrounding communities.

Trick or Treat Around the Township

Wednesday, October 31 | 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Moon Township's Trick or Treat night falls on Halloween this year.  Kids are asked to dress in reflective clothing and carry a flashlight.  Parents are advised to accompany children and teens are encouraged to stay in groups.  Visits should be limited to well-lit homes, and be careful of barking dogs and unattended animals.  Let's keep trick or treat a spooktacular community event for children and families.  

Become a MCA-TV Community Producer
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Do you have an idea for a show you would like to see on television? MCA-TV encourages ideas and new shows to maintain the highest quality product for our residents to view. 

 

Join MCA-TV and become a community producer and put your show in action.  Volunteer positions are available both in front of and behind the camera.  Contact MCA-TV at mca-tv@moontwp.com or call 412-269-1191 to learn more about upcoming studio production training courses.  Classes are open to residents of any community. Sign up and bring a friend!  Learn more about MCA-TV at www.mca-tv.org.
 
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Join the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company
The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company is looking for new members eager to learn what it takes to be a firefighter.  To learn more about signing up e-mail recruiting@moontwpfire.com

 

Volunteer Requirements

1.  Current resident of Moon Township

2.  Individuals who are between the ages of 16 to 18 years old interested in becoming a Junior Firefighter must attend high school and be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company thanks residents for their continuous support of the Fire Company through donations and attending their many events and activities.

 

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Holiday Rentals at Robin Hill Park
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If you are looking to make the holidays a little more merry and cheery with friends and family, the Robin Hill Center is the perfect location to celebrate.  The center features large dining areas surrounded by beautiful scenery of the season.  To book your holiday event contact Moon Park at 412-262-1703 or e-mail info@moonparks.org.  The Robin Hill Center is also available for rental of weddings, reunions, graduation parties, holiday events and other similar events for groups up to 110 guests. 
Moon Parks and Recreation's Upcoming Events
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for complete details of classes, programs, and events.  Register online or call 412-262-1703.    

 

Zumba Fitness (Adults/Teens 13+)

Tuesdays, Sept 18-Oct 23 & Oct. 30-Dec.4

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Robin Hill Center

Instructor: Marci King

Fee: $45 Moon Resident/$50 Non-Resident -per 6 week session

*$15 Discount available, call for details

 

Zumba Fitness (Adults/Teens 13+)

Thursdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 25 & Nov. 1-Dec. 13 

(no class Nov. 22)                         

6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. |Municipal Building - Auditorium

Instructor: Christie Covelli

Fee: $45 Moon Resident/$50 Non-Resident -per 6 week session

*$15 Discount available, call for details

 

Beginner Zumba (Adults/Teens 13+)

Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 22 & Oct. 29-Dec. 3

6 p.m.-7 p.m. | Moon High School Fitness Room

Instructor: Catherine Hollien

Fee: $45 Moon Resident/$50 Non-Resident -per 6 week session

 

Mad Science (Ages 5-12)

Animal Energy and Robots:

Tuesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 23 | 6 p.m.-7 p.m. | Robin Hill Center

Fee: $75 Moon Residents/$80 Non-Residents 

 

Halloween Spooktacular

Wednesday, October 24

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Moon Park 

*First 400 Kids Receive Free Treat Bags

 

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Important Updates from the Property Tax Office

Moon Township Property Tax Collector, Catherine Tress, has several reminders for the remaining 2012 tax year. 

 

The Moon Property Tax Office now has several designated 15 minute tax office parking spaces located near the entrance of the property tax office for the convenience of taxpayers dropping off their payment.  

 

School Property Tax Payment Periods:

Moon Area School District tax millage rate is 21.3 mils.

September 1-October 31:............................ Face amount due

October 1-December 31:............. 10% penalty amount added

 

If you have recently refinanced, paid off your mortgage or did not receive your 2012 tax property statement(s) contact the Moon Property Tax Office at 412-299-7446 to correct your mailing records.  It is the homeowner's responsibility, not the mortgage company, to notify the tax office when these instances occur.  According to state law, property owners are responsible for their property taxes even if they do not receive a bill.

 

FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY TAXES ONLY:

NEW INSTALLMENT DATES were established this school property tax year.  The First Installment was due by August 31 and the remaining 3 installments will be due by September 30, October 31 and November 31, 2012. 

Taxpayers who chose the installment option will have their remaining coupons mailed to them in early September.  Any property owners that have not received their installment coupons should contact the Moon Township Property Tax Office. 

 

Property Tax Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday: 1 - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 

Moon Township Property Tax Office is only permitted to handle the current tax year, per 2009 Moon Area School Board & Moon Township Supervisors resolution.  After December 31, all unpaid Moon Township property taxes will be turned over to the appointed delinquent collector where additional costs will be added to the penalty amount by the collection agency.   

 

The Property Tax Office will be closed in observance of the following 2012 holidays:
* Veterans Day, November 12
* Thanksgiving, November 22 & 23
* Christmas, December 24 - 26

 

Property tax payments can be made in-person or mailed to the Moon Township Property Tax Office at 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 300, Moon Township, PA 15108.  Additional tax information and online payment options are available at www.moontaxoffice.us. Postmarks are accepted.   

Moon Township Public Library Programs
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The Library features a variety of fun events and programs each month.  Listed below are just a few.  Visit www.moonlibrary.org for more information or call 412-269-0334.

 

Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
 
Used Book Sale 
Thursday, Sept. 13 | 4 - 8 p.m. 
-Preview Night, $10 admission
Friday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 15 |10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday - Friday, Sept. 17 - 21 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 22 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 
Book Bag Sale
Friday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | $7/bag
Saturday, Sept. 22 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | $5/bag

 

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Robert Morris University Programs and Events
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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.
 
Homecoming 2012
Friday, September 28
Homecoming Happy Hour
7-9 p.m. - Holiday Inn, Pittsburgh Airport 
 
Saturday, September 29 

Reunion Years Reception
3 p.m. - Sewall Center
Antz Marching in Concert
4 p.m. - Tailgate Alley
Colonials vs. Lafayette
6 p.m. - Joe Walton Stadium
Fireworks show
Postgame - Joe Walton Stadium

 

Visit RMU's website to register for this year's Homecoming events.

 

2013 Men's Frozen Four
April 11 - 13, 2013 | CONSOL Energy Center
Robert Morris University is hosting the NCAA's Men's Hockey Frozen Four National Championship.  For ticket and event information visit www.NCAA.com/frozenfour.  To volunteer contact FrozenFour@RMU.edu or 412-397-6070. 
In This Issue
MCA-TV Kicks Off MHS Football Season
9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Identity Theft Protection
Prescription Drug Take-Back
Curbside Pick Up
MVFC Open House
Moon Parks and Recreation
National Preparedness Month
Tune in to MCA-TV
Citizen Request System
Swift Reach 911
Home Alone Monitoring
Engrave a Memory
Quick Links
 
Community Calendar
9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Tuesday, September 11
11:30 a.m.
9/11 Memorial Garden

 

Identity Theft Protection 
Thursday, September 27
10 a.m.
Municipal Building
 
Prescription Take-Back 
Saturday, September 29
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Police Department
 
MVFC Open House
Sunday, October 7
12 - 5 p.m.
Public Safety Building

Find Moon Township public meeting times on the Calendar Page of the Moon Township website.  
September is National Preparedness Month
Moon Township Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Fire Marshal remind residents to consider their role in preparing for disasters such as terrorist attacks and natural disasters including floods and high winds from hurricanes or severe storms.  
 
Visit www.ready.gov 
for information on safety tips and what you can do to prepare for a disaster.
Sign Your Support
Help save the 911 Airlift Wing & the 171 Air Refueling Wing. 
 
Sign a petition to show your support at www.macwpa.org.
Text "SAVE911" to 70000 to receive mobile updates on local efforts.
Tune in to Moon Township

Moon Community Access Television
Comcast channel 14
Verizon channel 35
Watch online at www.mca-tv.org
 
Moon Area Government Television
Comcast channel 18
Verizon channel 37
 
Township Board of Supervisors, School Board, Township News, Entertainment, and Community Events 
Pass It On
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Send your question or comment to
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Submit a Question of Concern Online
Submit your question, comment, or concern to Moon Township Officials through the Citizen Request System.  This feature allows residents to submit their concern and track its resolution through ongoing updates. This ensures a timely response from Moon Township staff, and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

A link to the system can be found on the left-hand navigation bar on the Moon Township homepage.

Stay Informed with 
Swift Reach 911
Know what is going on near your home with Moon Township Police Department's Swift Reach Program.  Swift911 is a system that will call your phone in the event of an emergency or for sharing important information.  All calls received will have the Caller ID of 'Moon Township' or 'Moon Township Police Department'.  

 

Sign up at 

www.moonpolice.us 

Home Alone Monitoring

Never feel alone with Moon Township's Police Home Alone Monitoring.  This system automatically telephones a resident once or twice a day depending on their needs. The resident in need will receive this message, "This is the Moon Township Police Department. If you are okay, press 1; if you are not okay, press 2." If the resident presses number 2 or fails to press any number, an emergency contact will be called. 

Any citizen in need may contact the police at 412-262-5000.

Engrave a Memory
Honor a loved one with a commemorative brick in the Moon Township Memorial Garden. Brick orders will be accepted on an ongoing basis. 
Contact Charlie Belgie at 412-262-5004 to order.