In Pennsylvania, the majority of fireworks are illegal, but that doesn't mean they all are. The variety packs of fireworks you see on the shelves at stores and in roadside tents that pop up during the summer months are legal. These legal fireworks include; sparklers or other handheld devices, fireworks that stay on the ground when they are ignited, novelty fireworks such as snakes, pops, snaps, etc.

Problems occur when fireworks become airborne. According to state law, professional grade fireworks, like the ones seen at the township's Independence Day celebration, are illegal unless under operation of a permit.  Permits are generally reserved for use by trained pyrotechnic professionals.

Moon Township has been invited to participate in Allegheny County's 2014 Side Yard and Blighted Structure Program. The program gives residents the opportunity to improve their community  by offering side yards and blighted structures to be purchased at a reduced rate.

There are certain stipulations to follow when applying to this program. Namely, the property you wish to purchase must be either adjacent to your property (side yard) or the property must contain a structure which you plan to demolish or rehabilitate (blighted structure). Structures slated for demolition must be considered a safety hazard. 

Applications are due no later than August 30, 2014. There will be no more than five applications accepted per municipality at this reduced cost, so don't wait to turn in your application.

For information or to request an application, please contact the Allegheny County Economic Development department at (412) 350-1090.

MASD Property Tax Periods for payments (other than installments) are as follows:

• July 1 - August 31:  2% discount amount
• September 1 - October 31:  full bill amount
• November 1 - December 31: 10% penalty amount

Postmarked payments are accepted for all pay periods

moontaxoffice.us

Online payments available

412.299.7446

1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 300

 Catherine L. Tress, Moon Twp. Property Tax Collector

Please note, the office is open on Saturday, August 30 from

10 a.m. - noon.  August 31 falls a Sunday, so payments will be accepted at discount on Tuesday, September 2.  

Property tax collection law states that a property owner is responsible for the tax regardless if they receive a bill. Please contact the tax office at 412-299-7446 with any address changes or updates.  

Wednesdays through October 1 | 3 - 6 p.m. 

Moon Township Administration Building Parking Area

1000 Beaver Grade Road

Fresh, flavorful produce is coming to Moon Township this summer at the community farmers' market. Citizens are invited to stop by the Administration Office parking lot every Wednesday through early October to purchase locally grown and prepared products. 

Vendors interested in participating in the Moon Township Farmers' Market can register online at moontwp.com/farmersmarket.html or by picking up a form in the Moon Township Administration Office. A 10 x 10 foot space located in the municipal parking lot is available to purchase at a cost of $100 for the season. Sign up today, space is limited to 22 spots. This is a producer-only market; all vendors are required to grow or produce all items sold. Frozen prepared food and food trucks are welcome. 

Contact Green Initiatives Coordinator Rebecca Kiernan at rkiernan@moontwp.com or call 412.262.1700.

In case you missed the first one, a second shredding event has been scheduled for Saturday, July 26.

Residents are invited to bring boxes of unwanted personal documents to Moon Township's second free shredding event.

Secure document shredding can offer protection against identity theft. 

Items that are recommended to be shredded include: 

• credit card statements or applications
• medical records
• bank statements
• cancelled checks
• income tax information
• insurance records
• other confidential documents containing personal information such as Social Security, credit card and bank account numbers. 

Phonebooks, newspaper and bound books cannot be accepted. 

Document shredding will occur on-site with the shredded paper later to be recycled. Additional secure collection trucks will utilized to accommodate the high volume of material to be shredded. Shredding will be performed by a local company that is a member of the National Association for Information Destruction and Mobile Shredding Association. 

This event is offered free to residents on behalf of State Senator Matt Smith, State Representative Mark Mustio and the Township of Moon.