HARB selected the top three photos and several honorable mentions.  The winning photos are on display in the Township Administration Building and also on the Historical Architectural Review Board page on Moon Township's website found at www.moontwp.com/historicarb.html.  HARB received over 90 entries in this contest that was held from January through March 5, 2013.  HARB received over 30 entries in the first contest that was held in November 2012 through January 8, 2013 - totaling over 125 photos through both contests.  

The Department of Health has launched a new CPR education and training initiative - the "Lend a Hand Save a Life" campaign.  The campaign hopes to encourage CPR trainers to collaborate with local organizations to teach the 5-minute hands-only CPR.  Hands-only CPR has three easy steps: call 911, push hard and fast in the center of the chest, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available.  This type of CPR has been proven as effective as CPR with breaths in treating adult cardiac arrest victims.  If you are interested in being trained in CPR visit www.heart.org/cpr or www.redcross.org/take-a-class.  The "Lend a Hand, Save a Life" campaign will run through May 26, 2013, the end of National EMS week.  Additional information on the campaign can be found at www.heart.org/lendahandsavealife.

April 1 - 26

The Public Works Department will offer curbside brush pick-up through April 26.  Pick-up will follow residents' regular garbage collection schedule.  Place brush at the curb by 8 a.m. on pick-up day.  Brush should not exceed six feet in length and four inches in diameter and should not be bundled, boxed, or tied.  The drop-off site will not be open during this time.

Saturday - April 6, August 3, October 5 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Township Administration Building

The Township of Moon's Environmental Advisory Council in partnership with JVS Environmental will host Electronics Collections events to collect unused and unwanted electronic items.  These events will collect electronic items ONLY including; printers, copiers, computers, laptops, televisions, etc.  Electronics Collections are open to Moon Township residents, businesses, and surrounding communities.  Moon Township's Annual Recycling Day will be held on Saturday, June 1. 

Saturday, April 20

Join hundreds of Pennsylvanians on Saturday, April 20 in a state-wide road cleanup to keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.  This marks the 35th consecutive year for The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's initiative to rid the roadways of unsightly and unhealthy trash and debris.  People of all ages are encouraged to get involved to help bring out Pennsylvania's natural beauty by picking up paper, cans, tires, and bottles off the streets.  PennDot will provide volunteer groups with safety vests, gloves, and litterbags to assist in cleanup efforts.  To register a group and to arrange pick-up of needed supplies contact Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator, Scott Kovach, at 412-781-3260.  All residents and groups that currently sponsor a road are asked to clean up their adopted road on April 20 for a larger impact and statement.

When short on time or for convenience purposes, items that are not flushable sometimes tend to get sent down the toilet or rinsed down the drain.  As a responsible resident, it is important to remember not to flush anything other than toilet paper.  Items other than toilet paper are still identifiable when they reach the pumping and treatment systems causing the clogging of pumps and reduction in digester tank capacity along with other costly problems.  Every property owner connected to the sewer system can be a potential contributor to these sewer problems and, therefore, a potential victim.  Putting the wrong things down the drain can damage the sewer system, cause sewer backups in the home, and sewer releases to the environment. 

Hazardous waste materials should also not be flushed or poured down the drain.  These materials include unused medications, waste cooking grease, automotive fluids, old fertilizers, old paints, chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers.  To properly dispose of these materials visit www.zerowastepgh.org for an extensive list of resources of where to dispose of hazardous items.   Zero Waste Pittsburgh holds several hazardous waste collections throughout the year, the closest one to Moon Township are held at Settlers Ridge County Park.  Residents may also dispose of unused medications at Moon Township Police Department's upcoming prescription drug collection.

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.

 -Catherine L. Tress, Moon Township Property Tax Collector

Moon Township property tax statements were mailed on April 1, 2013. The payment periods are as follows:

• 2% discount:  April 1 - May 31
• Face (full amount):  June 1 - July 31
• 10% penalty:  August 1 - December 31

Property owners who filed an appeal for their 2013 property reassessment - Do not miss the discount or face period because of waiting to see what happens with your county reassessment appeal.  If you receive a reduction (exoneration) after you have already paid your property tax I will issue a request and the township will send you a refund. 

The 2013 Moon Township Property Tax Homestead Exemption is $15,000.  It is automatically deducted from the property owner's full assessment.  The property tax is calculated based on the lower value. 

Due to the anti-windfall provision in the year of reassessments, Allegheny County lowered their millage rate and increased the county homestead exemption to $18,000.  This only applies to the county exemption.  Moon Township reduced the total millage to account for the anti-windfall provision allowance only.  Please note that if, as a property owner, you qualify for the homestead exemption, you automatically receive Act 1 - property tax relief reduction for school property tax.    

Property Tax Office Hours: April - September 2013

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday: 1p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Online payments will be available on www.moontaxoffice.us.  Always remember if you have any changes in your billing address, my office must receive notice as well as the County Treasurer, John Weinstein at 412-350-4100.  Property Owners are encouraged to call the Property Tax Office with any questions at 412-299-7446.  

April 11 - 13 | Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh

Join Robert Morris University this April in celebration of The National Collegiate Athletic Association's Men's Hockey Frozen Four National Championship.  On April 11-13 the top four men's college hockey teams are invited to compete at the Consol Energy Center.  Hockey lovers of all ages are encouraged to stop by Frozen Fest during Frozen Four weekend to participate in the several outdoor activities outside the arena.  This free event includes hockey-related games, school pep-bands, food and beverage vendors, and fans can cheer on the players as they walk down the red carpet into the semifinal and championship games.  

Frozen Fest will take place on the site of where Mellon Arena used to stand beginning at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 and will end when the games start on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m.   On Friday, April 12 there will be a player autograph session during the day and a public skate in the evening along with two awards ceremonies - the Hobey Baker Award and the Hockey Humanitarian Award.  The Frozen Four Games will air live on ESPN and ESPN-2.  For more information on the Frozen Four, Frozen Fest, and to see the competing teams visit www.NCAA.com/frozenfour.