In celebration of Moon Township's 225th Anniversary the township is asking residents, both past and present, to share their favorite stories and memories of people, places, and how the township has changed through the years.  E-mail stories and photos to asergeant@moontwp.com and then read the memories of others in the community online at www.moontwp.com.  

Composting material can be used for numerous landscaping projects.  Residents are welcome to pick up leaf compost at the Downes Fire Station Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.  This compost was collected from fall and spring programs within the township.  Please call the Moon Township Administration Office at 412-262-17000 to notify pick up.

Saturday, June 1 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |Township Admin. Bldg.

Mark your calendars for Moon Township's Annual Recycling Day. This event is open to Moon Township residents and businesses only, proper ID is required. Accepted items include: reusable construction materials, household appliances, home healthcare items, electronics, and tires. Visit the "Green Initiatives" under the "About Us" tab at www.moontwp.com for a more extensive list on what items will be collected at Recycling Day along with fees and restrictions.

Saturday, June 15 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Twp. Admin. Bldg.

State Senator Matt Smith is partnering with State Representative Mark Mustio and Moon Township to offer a free shredding event for residents.  Residents can bring boxes of unwanted documents that may contain personal information including Social Security, credit card or bank account numbers. Common types of unwanted items that should be shredded may include credit card statements or applications, bank statements, canceled checks, income tax information, and insurance records. Document shredding will occur on-site with the shredded paper later to be recycled.  Shredding event information can be found on Senator Smith's website  www.SenatorMattSmith.com or by calling his office at 412-571-2169 or toll free at 866-736-7477.

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.  Anyone interested in being trained in CPR may 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, the end of National EMS week.  Additional information on the campaign can be found at www.heart.org/lendahandsavealife.

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 events and activities.

The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company offers fire extinguisher training to small groups and organizations.  Sessions includes a brief lecture and hands-on training teaching each participant how to evaluate whether or not to fight a fire with an extinguisher and how to operate a portable fire extinguisher safely and effectively.  Contact MTVFC Chief, John Scott, at 412-262-1700 ext. 435 for more information and to schedule a training session.  Fire extinguisher training is free; however, donations to the MTVFC are greatly appreciated.

 -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:  through 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: May - 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 are available on www.moontaxoffice.us.  Always remember if you have any changes in your billing address, the Property Tax 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.