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Supervisors Meeting Minutes Available Online
At their February regular public meeting the Moon Township Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on and to consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance to revise the township zoning map to change the zoning district designation of property located on 1521 Coraopolis Heights Road owned by Ronald J. Tarquinio and Jennifer L. Tarquinio. The Board approved Ordinance No. 647 to rezone 1521 Coraopolis Heights Road from C-1 to R-1A and removed the subject property from the Carnot Village Overlay District.
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Board of Supervisors Recognize Eagle Scouts
The Board of Supervisors recognized Juan Saylor and Ryan Biggins for their achievement of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
- As a member of Boy Scout Troop 905, Juan Saylor earned 25 total merit badges and accumulated over 100 service hours in addition to his Eagle Scout Service Project for which Saylor planned, provided fundraising, and managed the rehabilitation of a recreational pavilion at the Montour Trail in Allegheny County, PA.
- As a member of Boy Scout Troop 905, Ryan Biggins earned 21 total merit badges and accumulated over 21 service hours in addition to his Eagle Scout Service Project for which Biggins planned and installed a fire pit and recreation area for the St. Phillips Church Youth Worship program in Moon Township, PA.
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Mooncrest Photo Contest - Phase 2
Due to the success of their first photo contest, The Township of Moon's Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) is holding a second Mooncrest photo contest continuing to look for any and all photos of the Mooncrest area taken prior to 1968. The photos can include people, buildings, streetscape, cars, etc. The photos will be used in a publication featuring photos and the history of Mooncrest. The Township will offer $100 for the best picture, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place.
Judging will be done at the HARB meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Please submit all photo entries to the Moon Township Administration Office located at 1000 Beaver Grade Road before Tuesday, March 5, 2013 by 4 p.m. Each entry should include name, address, phone number and details of each photo. For more information contact Lora Dombrowski at 412-262-1700. Photos will be scanned and returned promptly.
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MTVFC Lenten Friday Fish Fries
Wednesday, February 13, take-out dinners only
Fridays, February 15 - March 29 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
at Public Safety Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road.
The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company will host their Lenten Fish Fries beginning this February. The Fish Fries will kick off on Ash Wednesday, February 13 serving lunch and dinner take-out only. Friday fish fries will offer take-out orders and sit down dinners. Choose from fish shrimp, or chicken finger dinners, sandwiches, and desserts. Dinners include fries and cole slaw. The Volunteer Fire Company appreciates the support of the community and hopes you join them at this event.
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MTVFC Donates Fire Truck to Breezy Point VFC
The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company is donating their former Rescue/Command Unit #2 to the Breezy Point Volunteer Fire Company in Breezy Point, New York. The Breezy Point community and Volunteer Fire Department were devastated by Hurricane Sandy in the fall of 2012. The Breezy Point Volunteer Fire Company lost everything during Hurricane Sandy including trucks, equipment, and gear. Moon Township Volunteer Fire Chief John Scott and Volunteer Firefighters will drive the vehicle to Breezy Point. Chief Scott said at the February Supervisors meeting that the Breezy Point Volunteer Fire Department is excited about the versatility of the piece of equipment and mentioned they could use it right away. |
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MTPD - Prescription Drug Collection
Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Public Safety Bldg.
As part of the National Take Back Initiative the Moon Township Police Department will hold a collection for residents to drop off their unused or expired prescription drugs so they can properly be disposed of. This event reduces the risk of prescription drug diversion and abuse as well as traces of prescription drugs ending up in the public sewer system from being flushed down the toilet or rinsed down the sink. |
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Covered Device Recycling Act
Moon Township has increased their number of electronics collections in response to a new Pennsylvania law - The Covered Device Recycling Act. This law states that electronic devices and their components may not be disposed of with municipal solid waste. These devices and their components must be properly recycled and may not be taken to, nor accepted by, landfills or resource recovery facilities for disposal or processing. Moon Township encourages residents to take advantage of the Township's several Electronics Recycling Day events and their annual Recycling Day to properly dispose of these unwanted items in their households. For more information visit www.depweb.state.pa.us and check back to www.moontwp.com for information on upcoming Electronics Collections.
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MCA-TV 15th Annual Public Awareness Weekend
MCA-TV presents their 15th annual Public Awareness Weekend this March. Join MCA-TV at this live television event from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 15 continuing on Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Public Awareness Weekend features interviews  with representatives from a variety of nonprofit organizations in our area. Each group will have the opportunity to speak for 30-minutes to educate others about their cause and encourage the community to take part and volunteer. Interested nonprofit organizations should contact Alexis Sergeant at asergeant@moontwp.com or call MCA-TV at 412-269-1191 to schedule your availability. Interview times will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. All interviews will air live during the event and periodically following the event on MCA-TV's cable stations Comcast channel 14 and Verizon FiOs channel 35 reaching approximately 25,000 households in Moon Township and surrounding areas. |
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Put Your Idea to Air with MCA-TV!
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@mca-tv.org 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
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 support of the Fire Company through donations and attending their many events and activities.
 
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Moon Parks and Recreation's Upcoming Programs
View a complete list of classes, programs, and events at
Register online or call 412-262-1703.
Karate (Adults/Children 6+)
Mondays & Wednesdays, February - May
6 p.m. (Beginners)& 7 p.m. (Advanced)
Moon High School Wrestling Room
Fee: $45 Moon residents/$50 non-residents
*Multi child discount available
Kid's Zumba (Ages 8-12)
Mondays, February 18 - March 25
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Moon High School Fitness Room
Instructor: Paola Sanchez
Fee: $45 Moon residents/$50 non-residents -per 6 week class
Kennedy School of Driving - Teen Driver's Education
Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 19 - March 21
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Township Administration Building
Instructor: Kennedy School of Driving
Fee: $25 Moon residents/$30 non-residents
+ Course Fee: $350 - paid director to Kennedy School of Driving on the first day of class.
Vacation Getaways
Moon Parks and Recreation has partnered with Collette Vacations to offer some fantastic vacation opportunities. We have scheduled two new trips for 2013: Beauty of Brittan, featuring the Royal Horticultural Society on August 29 and Northern National Parks on September 13. For more information about this or other Collette trips, please visit www.moonparks.org or contact the park office at 412-262-1703.
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Moon Township Public Library
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: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Kinder Krafts
Every Monday |10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Craft Room
Oh Baby Infant Lap Sit
Tuesday, February 12 | 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Storytime Room Room | Ages Birth - 18 Months
Stories for 3-Year Olds
Every Wednesday |10:30 - 11 a.m.
Storytime Room |Age 3
Social Security Workshop
Thursday, February 21 | 7 - 8 p.m.
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Robert Morris University Events
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
2013 Men's Frozen Four & Frozen Fest
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.
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On the Banner Photo
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Clearview Federal Credit Union Pavilion at Moon Park
Rent a pavilion for your special event at Moon Park.
Moon Park Pavilion Rentals
Monday, February 11, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Moon Township Administration Building
Residents only
Pavilions can be reserved from May through September. For more information visit
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Community Calendar
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Wednesday, Feb. 13
(take-out only)
Fridays, Feb. 15 - March 29
(dine-in & take-out)
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Public Safety Building
Mooncrest Photo Contest Deadline for Entry
Tuesday, March 5
4:00 p.m.
Administration Building
Moon Township Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wednesday, March 6
7 p.m.
Administration Building
Public Awareness Weekend
Friday, March 15 & Saturday, March 16
Watch on MCA-TV
Prescription Drug Collection
Saturday, April 27
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Public Safety Building
Find Moon Township public meeting times, Township events, and Parks and Rec Programs on the Calendar Page of the Moon Township website.
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Celebrate at Robin Hill
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Celebrate a wedding, graduation, reunion, or special occasion at Robin Hill Center. The center features large dining areas surrounded by beautiful scenery of the season and seats up to 110 guests. To book your event contact Moon Park at
412-262-1703 or e-mail info@moonparks.org.
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Engrave a Memory
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Honor a loved one with a commemorative brick in the Moon Township Memorial Garden. Brick orders will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Tune in to Moon
Moon Community Access Television
Comcast channel 14
Verizon channel 35
Moon Area Government Television
Comcast channel 18
Verizon channel 37
Township Board of Supervisors, School Board, Township News, Entertainment, and Community Events
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Pass It On
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Moon Township is committed to keeping residents and businesses up-to-date and involved. Spread the word and share this newsletter.
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What do YOU want to know about Moon Township?
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Send your question or comment to
asergeant@moontwp.com
and look for a follow up in next month's edition of Moon Township Monthly.
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Submit a Question of Concern Online
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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 under Quick Links on the Moon Township homepage.
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Stay Informed with
Swift Reach 911
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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'.
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Home Alone Monitoring
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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.
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