Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! This week we cover the whole gamut, from elections-related news to a wildfire prevention discussion, to some really exciting upcoming events like a UDOT Open House for the Rail Trail & US Route 40 and the upcoming Community Noxious Weeds Tour. In this episode, you’ll hear all that and more! Alright, let’s get into the news!
– Candidate Filing Window
Did you know? 2025 is a Municipal Election Year, and any qualified individual can run for office to make a difference in our community! Interested candidates will file in the office of their city, town, or special service district. Candidate filings for cities and towns will take place next week: June 2nd through June 6th, 2025. Candidate filings for special service districts will also take place starting next week, June 2nd, and will remain open through June 9th, 2025. Please visit the website of each jurisdiction for more information on filing dates, qualifications, fees, and available times.
– Burn Permit + Fire Sense
Starting this Sunday, June 1, through October 31, permits are required for open burns in unincorporated areas of the county. Burn permits are regulated through the State Forester and can be obtained by contacting the County Fire Warden at (435) 640-2075. The Fire Warden is available for permits Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please plan ahead to ensure permits are issued well before your planned burn. Burn permits for weekend burns should be requested by the preceding Wednesday.
Remember: even with a permit, you can only burn on approved burning days! Paying attention to factors such as wind, air quality, and temperature is important before you burn.
In general, as we begin to move into the hot summer months, it’s important for everyone to prioritize wildfire prevention. By exercising your fire sense, you can help Utah prevent roughly 70% of its wildfires. For tips on wildfire prevention, please visit: utahfiresense.org/.
– Rail Trail + U.S. Route 40 Combined Open House
If you live, work, or travel in Summit County, chances are you’ve passed through the intersection of U.S. Route 40 and state route 248. And if you enjoy outdoor recreation like biking or walking you’ve likely experienced at least a portion of the historic Rail Trail, part of which crosses beneath highway 40 before turning north to Silver Summit.
Utah Department of Transportation would like to invite the public to attend a combined open house for the Phoston Spur & Rail Trail Study and U.S. Route 40 Corridor Study between 5 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
The meeting will be in an open house format to allow the public to come at their convenience and discuss with UDOT staff and planning teams each study’s goals and objectives and provide feedback. They may discuss possible improvements or changes to U.S. 40 and the rail trail to upgrade transportation infrastructure and increase recreational access.
Save the date: Tuesday, June 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Utah Film Studios in Park City. Visit udotinput.utah.gov/US40area for more details and contact information.
– Weeds Tour
The sixth annual Community Noxious Weeds Tour is next weekend, Saturday, June 7 from 9 AM – 12 PM! Meet Dave Bingham, Summit County’s Weed Superintendent, Dan Pena, Weed Enforcement Officer, as well as some other special guests at Richardson Flat Park and Ride to learn to identify and control noxious weeds on your property! Please RSVP FOR FREE at summitcounty.info/weedstour25 to let us know you’re coming.
– Request a Free Bike Rack for Your Business
Summit County, in partnership with Park City Municipal, is making it easier to bike around town with the Request-a-Rack program! This initiative offers free bike racks and installation to any business in Summit County. Since launching, racks have been installed at over 25 locations across the area. Want to join them? Visit summitcounty.info/request-a-rack to make a request today.
– Roads Dash
If it’s not ski season, it’s road work season! Stay up-to-date on road work throughout Summit County this summer using our brand new Roads Dashboard.
Visit summitcounty.info/roadsdash for a map of where, when, and what is happening on our roads.
On the Roads Dash, you’ll see there are some key projects kicking off construction next week, including the Smith + Morehouse Bridge Reconstruction and the Matterhorn Terrace Reconstruction project. Additionally, you’ll find information like what’s the latest on the Silver Summit Interchange project and Old Ranch Road construction.
So, again, visit summitcounty.info/roadsdash to stay in the loop on road work this summer!
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