April Mayors Message
4/1/2026
April Mayors message
Spring has sprung, and before we know it, we will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. With that in mind, I have included a few updates as we head into a busy summer season.
7th Annual Cyclecart Races – May 1–2
The Huntsville Grand Prix is always one of my favorite events, and the 7th annual Cyclecart Races will take place May 1–2 in downtown Huntsville. The organizers consistently put on a great show and continue to be generous supporters of the town.
Major Changes Coming to Port Ramp This Summer
The U.S. Forest Service will be making significant upgrades to the Port Boat Ramp this year. While these improvements will be beneficial long term, they may create some short term impacts for Huntsville residents.
Weekends are already busy, and we will likely see increased midweek boat traffic using the ramp at Cemetery Point.
We meet regularly with a group of Pineview shareholders and have worked with all parties to reduce impacts on our residents whenever possible. One example is the need for a boat decontamination station to help prevent the spread of quagga mussels. Several locations in and around Huntsville were initially considered, and we were able to work with stakeholders to identify a more appropriate site. That facility will now be located west of the base of Trappers Loop Road.
More details will be coming from the Forest Service, but residents should expect boating limits on Pineview Reservoir at times due to limited parking at Cemetery Point and Anderson Cove.
We have already shared preliminary information on the Town Facebook page and will continue posting updates and links at HuntsvilleUtah.gov, including information from the U.S. Forest Service Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest.
Mosquito Control
With the kind of winter we’ve had, I was surprised to already see mosquitoes showing up around Huntsville.
Resident Jake Songer shared a simple and effective approach called the “Bucket of Doom,” which targets mosquitoes before they become a problem. The idea is to eliminate larvae early rather than deal with adult mosquitoes later.
We will have mosquito dunks available free of charge at Town Hall for anyone willing to use them at home. You can also find step by step instructions at HuntsvilleUtah.gov, or stop by Town Hall and we will help you get started.
Jake explains it well:
Spring is here, and so are mosquitoes. This year, Huntsville residents have a chance to make a real difference without spraying chemicals. By setting up simple “Bucket of Doom” traps at home, you can target mosquitoes at the larval stage before they ever take flight. These buckets, filled with water, a small amount of organic material, and a mosquito dunk, attract egg laying mosquitoes and safely eliminate the larvae.
Even a few buckets per yard can make a noticeable difference. If even a small percentage of households participate, we can reach a tipping point that significantly reduces mosquitoes across town. The process is safe for pets, wildlife, and plants, and it is easy to implement.
Let’s work together to make Huntsville a mosquito smart town this summer.
That is all for now. I hope you had a wonderful Easter and wish you a great spring.
Sincerely,
Richard L Sorensen
Mayor, Huntsville