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Moon Township Wants to Hear Your Memories
 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.
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Supervisors Meeting Minutes Available Online
At the July regular public meeting the Moon Township Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation to Boy Scout, Joshua W. Merow on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, an honor earned by only five percent of all Boy Scouts. Merow is a member of Boy Scout Troop 310 and earned 23 total merit badges. Merow held the leadership positions of Librarian, Web Master Aide, Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Instructor, Assistant Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. His Eagle Scout Service Project involved a landscape architecture project at Sharon Community Presbyterian Church where he led a group of scouts and adults in the design, planning, excavation, planting and final landscaping of over 30 pine trees to create a scenic barrier between the church parking lot and a school tennis court.
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Moon Parks Advisory Board Celebrates 50 Years
The Moon Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was established in 1963. Today the Moon Parks Advisory Board and staff are responsible for more than 600 acres of recreational space that is used for community recreation, events, programs and camps. The advisory board aids the township in long range planning of parks, open space and greenways throughout Moon. The advisory board also reviews all park policies, regulations and rules and makes recommendations for modifications to the Moon Township Board of Supervisors.
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Twp. Advisory Boards - Accepting Applications
Moon Parks Advisory Board: Term expiring January 2016. The Moon Parks Advisory Board aids the township in long range planning of parks, open space and greenways throughout the township; reviews all park policies, regulations and rules; makes recommendations for modifications to the Board of Supervisors.
Cable TV Advisory Board: Term expiring January 2016. The Cable TV Advisory Board advises the director of the cable TV station in regards to programming, equipment, volunteers and all other areas relating to station operations; reports to and advises the Moon Township Board of Supervisors in regards to station operations and issues relating to cable television and franchise agreements.
Interested residents may submit resumes and applications to the Moon Township Board of Supervisors. Contact the Moon Township Administration Office at 412-262-1700 for more information. |
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Celebrate Independence Day with Moon Parks
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. |
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Hollow Oak Land Trust - Trail Maintenance
Montour Woods Conservation Area - Hassam Rd. near Montour Trail | Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 Hollow Oak Land Trust is developing a sustainable trail system for hiking and biking in its 260-acre Conservation Area in Moon Township. 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. |
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MCA-TV Presents History Program Series
Moon Community Access Television is releasing the first episode of a four part history program series in celebration of Moon Township's 225th Anniversary. The Old Moon Township Historical Society created three episodes; Sharon Community Presbyterian Church wrote the other. MCA-TV volunteer and community producer, Earl Edwards, is the producer for all four episodes in the series. "Travel Journals" premieres on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Comcast channel 14 and Verizon FiOs channel 35 in Moon Township, Coraopolis Borough, Crescent Township, Findlay Township, North Fayette Township and Neville Township. The four part history series begins with very old history of the township and its surrounding areas then progresses to more recent times. MCA-TV will release air dates and times for the other three episodes of the history series throughout the upcoming months in 2013.
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Tune in to MCA-TV - Become a Community Producer
Comcast Channel 14 | Verizon FiOs Channel 35
Tune in to MCA-TV to view a variety of community programming. Shows include exercise, cooking, health care, education and government programs. View the full program schedule at www.mca-tv.org.
Become a Community Producer:
MCA-TV is one of the most active volunteer groups in the township. Current MCA-TV volunteers who are Moon Township residents are encouraged to take their talents to the next level and sign on as a community producer. Community producers are responsible for providing the original and entertaining productions for MCA-TV to add to its programming schedule. Call MCA-TV today at 412-269-1191 to get your TV show idea on air. The staff will gladly assist aspiring community producers throughout the process.
Anyone interested in becoming an MCA-TV volunteer may sign up for the four-week volunteer training course by e-mailing asergeant@moontwp.com or call MCA-TV at 412-269-1191. Volunteers can work with community producers and MCA-TV staff on shows in the studio and events in the township.
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Take a Drive to the MTVFC Annual Car Cruise
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.
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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 continuous support of the Fire Company through donations and attending their events and activities.
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MTVFC Offers Fire Extinguisher Training
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.
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Moon Parks and Recreation's Summer Events
View a complete list of classes, programs, camps and events at
Register online or call
412-262-1703.
Lunchtime Concerts at Robin Hill Park
Third Wednesday, July - September | 12 p.m - 1 p.m.
July 17: Steven Vance & John Garrick
August 21: Jason Kendall (Jazz)
September 18: Frank Vieira (Country)
Family Fun Nights at Moon Park
Friday Nights, July - August
Live entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. | Movies start at dusk
Pack up the car with blankets and chairs to enjoy an evening at Moon Park Amphitheater. Family Fun Nights is a free event every Friday throughout the summer featuring either live entertainment or a movie. There will be no event on Friday, July 5 because of Independence Day festivities this week.
Live entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m.
July 12: The Express
July 19: Swingin' Bobcat Big Band
Movies begin at dusk
July 26: Madagascar 3 (PG)
August 2: Muppets (PG)
August 9: Wild World of Animals, Live Entertainment Event
August 16: Hotel Transylvania (PG)
August 23: The Lorax (PG)
August 30: The Odd Life of Timothy Green (PG)
Vacation Getaways
Moon Parks and Recreation has partnered with Collette Vacations to offer some fantastic vacation opportunities. Two new trips are scheduled for 2013: Beauty of Brittan, featuring the Royal Horticultural Society on August 29 and Northern National Parks on September 13. More information about this or other Collette trips is available at www.moonparks.org or contact the park office at
412-262-1703.
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Updates from the Moon Twp. Property Tax Office
-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
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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
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Summer Bridge Kids
Friday, July 5 |11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
5th Annual Worm Races
Monday, July 8 |2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cardboard Creations
Monday, July 15|2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Storytime in the Park
Tuesday, July 16 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Moon Park - Saturn Pavilion
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On the Banner Photo
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Moon Township
Celebrates Independence Day
Moon Township has several events planned to celebrate Independence Day and our country's freedom. Learn more at www.moonparks.org.
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Community Calendar
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US Army 28th 'Keystone' Division Concert Band
Wednesday, July 3
7 p.m.
Moon Park
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4
4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Moon Park
FREE Lunchtime Concert
Featuring: Steven Vance & John Garrick
Wednesday, July 17
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Robin Hill Park
Preservation Plan Public Meeting
Wednesday, July 24
5:30 p.m.
Administration Building
Electronics Collection
Saturday, August 3
10 a.m. - 2p.m.
Administration Building
Moon Township Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wednesday, August 7
7 p.m.
Administration Building
Hollow Oak Land Trust Trail Maintenance
Wednesdays
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Montour Woods Conservation Area
Sewickley Valley YMCA
Moon Wise
Walking Group
Tuesdays
10:30 a.m.
Moon Library
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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Moon Township
Garden Club FREE Summer Fun Workshop
Wednesday, July 17
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Robin Hill Park
Ages 4 - 12
Register by:
Monday, July 15
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Contact:
Nancy Alstadt
412-262-4719
Helen Demel
412-269-1158
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2013 Road Improvement Program
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The following roads will be paved beginning in late summer 2013.
Commerce Drive
Commerce Avenue
Commerce Drive Ext.
Amherst Avenue
Ridge Road
George Street
Delaware Drive
Pococen Drive
McKee Drive
Thorn Run Hollow
Downing Drive
Liberty Court
Freedom Court
Hemlock Drive
Philomena Drive
Gentry Road
Downes Fire Station Lot
Boggs Run Fire Station Lot
A seal coating will be applied to:
Betsinger Road
Jackson Road
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Tune in to Moon
Moon Community Access Television
Comcast channel 14
Verizon channel 35
Watch online at
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 or Concern Online
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Submit a 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 ensuring a timely response from Moon Township staff. The Citizen Request System 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. Swift 911 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 the Moon Township 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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PSATS' Townships Today Quarterly Newsletter
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Make Safety a Priority This Summer
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Moon School District
E-Newsletter
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Learn more about news and events going on with Moon School District by signing up for the Moon Tiger E-newsletter.
Click here to receive the building-level newsletter.
Click here to receive the districtwide newsletter.
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Robert Morris University E-Newsletter
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Stay up-to-date on Robert Morris University news and events by signing up for the Minuteman E-newsletter. E-mail rmunews@rmu.edu
to sign up today.
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