The Moon Township Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation to the following Boy Scouts on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, an honor earned by only five percent of all Boy Scouts.  Scouts must earn 21 merit badges, serve their troop in a variety of leadership roles, and complete a major community service project to earn this rank.

• Dalton Pritt of Boy Scout Troop 310 earned 29 total merit badges and is an Ordeal Member of the Order of the Arrow.  Pritt held the leadership positions of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and served three times as Patrol Leader. Pritt's Eagle Scout Service Project involved the design and landscape architecture of the property surrounding the Boggs School in Moon Township, he worked with the Moon Parks and Recreation Department to design and landscape the area.
• Joseph Meyer Leibowitz of Boy Scout Troop 310 earned 30 total merit badges and is a member of the Order of the Arrow. Leibowitz held the leadership positions of Librarian, Scribe, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and Senior Patrol Leader.  Leibowitz assisted with the creation of and planning for maintaining a food pantry at Living Way Christian Fellowship Church in Homewood for his Eagle Scout Service Project.

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 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. 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.

Hollow Oak Land Trust is developing a sustainable trail system for hiking and biking in its 260-acre Conservation Area in Moon Twp. Volunteers meet every Wednesday evening at the Montour Woods Conservation Area parking area on Hassam Road (just uphill from Montour Trail). Activities include pruning vegetation, digging rainwater features and raking debris.  Work gloves and water provided, refreshments served afterward. Wear sturdy shoes or boots.  RSVP: info@hollowoak.org or 412-417-5825.

The Moon Township Municipal Authority 2012 Public Water Supply Water Quality Report is available to Moon Township residents as a PDF document online at www.moontma.com.   Type www.moontma.com/aboutus/waterreport2012.pdf in the internet web browser to view the document.  Residents may contact the MTMA with any questions at 412-264-4300 or visit the office located on the first floor of the Community Service Center at 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 200.

Sunday, August 25 | 11 a.m. - Dusk | Moon Park

Cruise into Moon Park this summer for the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company's Annual Car Cruise.  Take a walk through the display of collector cars while classic car owners show off their wheels.  Enjoy some of the Volunteer Fire Company's famous char-grilled burgers and then check out the burnout pit that is sure to get engines revving and wheels spinning.  All proceeds benefit 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 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 include 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.

Township of Moon 5K Run/Walk 

Saturday, June 29 | 9 a.m. 

Cherrington Corporate Center

Lace up those running shoes and join Moon Parks for a fabulous family fitness event. Moon Parks in partnership with local sponsors is proud to host the 4th Annual Township of Moon 5K Run/Walk.  Moon Parks encourages all residents to participate in this community event.  The 5K begins in the Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedics Association parking area.  Boost your fitness level with the course of challenging hills mixed with gently rolling paved roads around Cherrington Business Center and township roads.  Register online today a www.moonparks.org.

US Army 28th 'Keystone' Division Concert Band

Wednesday, July 3 | 7 p.m. | Moon Park

With a history of service that predates the American Revolution, the 28th "Keystone" Division Band, based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, is among the top performing Army National Guard Bands in the nation today. The 40 member concert band will perform music from contemporary to classical, rousing Sousa Marches and beautiful ballads.

Moon Township Independence Day Celebration

Thursday, July 4 | 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Moon Park

Join Moon Parks at their annual Independence Day Celebration! Kids' activities start at 4 p.m., entertainment at 7 p.m., and Fireworks after 10 p.m.  Schedule of events is as follows: kid's activities, Arena's Performing Arts Centre, the Stony River Boys, Sarah Marince, Zambelli Fireworks Internationale.  Arrive early for the most convenient parking. 

 -Catherine L. Tress, Moon Township Property Tax Collector

www.moontaxoffice.us

Online payments available

412-299-7446

1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 300

2013 Homestead Exemption amounts:

Allegheny County:  $18,000

Moon Township: $15,000

Moon Area School District:  $7,043

2013 School Property Tax payment periods:

July 1 through August 31:  2% Discount period

September 1 through October 31:  Face (full amount)

November 1 through December 31: 10% Penalty

After December 31:  Delinquent

Installments:  First installment due by August 31, 2013

Remaining installments are due by the last day of September, October, and final in November.   

Please remember if the billing address has changed such as a new mortgage company, no longer escrow, etc., property owners must notify my office and Allegheny County treasurer, John Weinstein, at 412-350-4100.  Do not rely on the banks or closing companies to notify the Property Tax Office. 

Property Tax Office hours during tax season:

Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.:  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday:  1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday:  10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Property Tax Office will be closed for the following holidays:

Fourth of July:  Thursday, July 4, 2013

Labor Day:  Monday, September 2, 2013