At the June 3 Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting, the possible regulation of guns was discussed with township Solicitor David Backenstoe. A resident alleged a neighbor was shooting a firearm in his backyard near his house, and he asked for the borough to do something about it.

The Moore Township Police Department representative said police Chief Gary West spoke with the neighbor. The resident reportedly told West he only shot the firearm one time. The chief reportedly told the resident to cease target shooting in his backyard.

Backenstoe told the supervisors Pennsylvania is a massive Second Amendment state. It may be difficult with the limitations on regulation of the legal use of firearms. The regulation of the discharge of firearms may also be a challenge.

Two possible ordinances might be considered, Backenstoe said. One option could be limiting the discharging of firearms to specific areas, with possible exceptions. Another option could be an ordinance against discharging weapons in a reckless manner and not discharging 150 feet from occupied homes.

Supervisors noted the chief said it was a singular event, so an ordinance might not be needed.

Backenstoe said what occurred could be criminal negligence and might by covered by current criminal law, precluding an ordinance. The board thanked Backenstoe for his work and chose to not take any action at this point.

The police report for May included 273 reported incidents with two arrests — one for driving under the influence and one theft.

Jason Harhart, in his fire and ambulance report for May, reported 104 total ambulance calls. There were 111 fire calls that included three fires and six motor vehicle accidents.

Harhart asked for a moment of silence for Hank VanBlargan, who recently died. VanBlargan provided 54 years of service in a variety of positions and offices with the fire department.

In the public works department report, Craig Hoffman said storm drain work has begun. He also noted the new 2600 class truck is expected to arrive soon and will be outfitted by October. The truck will be equipped to plow snow if needed.

In the recreation committee report, it was said the swing set replacement will be ready for installation. The new set is larger than the old one.

It was added the lights at the McAndless Field are about to be ordered. It was reported McAndless Field is the most used field, and the lights will benefit the increased park use.

The supervisors appointed Dave Lozinger to the land and environmental protection board.

Lois Kerbacher, of the Community Days committee, reported the summer concert series opened June 28 with the band South Penn Dixie entertaining. For more information about the summer concert series, contact the township office.

Township Manager Stephen Nowroski said Worldwide Enterprise Solutions Inc. was contacted to install three cameras by the basketball courts at the recreation center, at a cost of $12,732.

He also noted the township secretary received a wage increase if $1 per hour beginning July 1.

Two certificates of deposit were renewed, totaling more than $1 million, most of which were from earned income tax funds.