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.

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.  

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.

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.

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. 

 -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:

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:

Labor Day:  Monday, September 2, 2013