Welcome to the Town of Rockville, Utah
Rockville Utah
Nestled in the canyon of the Virgin River, under the watchful eye of towering peaks and cliffs, lies the Town of Rockville – a rural residential and agricultural community whose current population numbers only 274. Since its founding by Mormon pioneers in 1862, Rockville has worked to maintain the vision of its forefathers. Annual events, volunteer projects, and neighbors helping neighbors bring residents together to strengthen the sense of community.
As you pass through on your way to or from Zion National Park, slow down and enjoy the peaceful beauty of this small town – its towering trees and open fields, its historic bridge, buildings, and stone irrigation ditches. Historians have referred to Rockville as “the last treasure in Utah”. Its residents would agree!
News & Information
- Rockville Daze-CANCELED
- 2021 Rockville Elections
- Meet the Candidates Night-Mayoral Edition
- Meet the Candidates Night-Town Council Edition
- Testing of Automatic Voting Equipment
- Removing Tamarisk & Russian Olive
- Virgin River Harmful Algae Blooms
- Utah Geological Survey
Due to the recent increase in Covid cases and in the interest of keeping our residents safe, we regret to announce that we are canceling Rockville Daze again this year.
Posted 9/21/21
NOTICE OF CANDIDATES FOR THE ROCKVILLE MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given by the Town of Rockville of the residents that have declared their candidacy for the two (2) open council seat positions and the position for Mayor for the Town of Rockville. Names are listed how they will appear on the ballot.
Mayor
Four (4) Year Term
A. Jacob Andersen
Pam Leach
Town Council (2 seats)
Four (4) Year Term
Jeff Ballard
Jan Michael Fasselin
Dave Firmage
posted 6/8/2021
“Meet the Candidates Night”
Mayoral Edition
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 6:00pm
Rockville Town Hall
Moderator: Darci Carlsen
Candidates:
Jacob Andersen
Pam Leach
EVENT FORMAT
Submission of questions – Before the event begins, community members will have an opportunity to submit questions for the candidates to answer. The moderator will review the questions beforehand in order to assure appropriateness and avoid duplication.
Welcome and Introductions – Moderator Darci Carlson will welcome attendees and read a brief profile to introduce the Mayoral candidates.
Candidate Opening Statements – Each candidate will be allowed to give a prepared opening statement. Statements will be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes each. A bell will quickly ring 15 seconds before time is up, then a steady ring once the 3 minutes is over.
Community Questions for the Candidates – The moderator will ask community submitted questions to the candidates. Each candidate will have a maximum of 2 minutes to answer. Candidates will rotate who answers first. The moderator will also have a few prepared questions ready if necessary.
Candidate Closing Remarks – Following the question-and-answer period, each candidate will have an opportunity to deliver closing remarks. These statements will be limited to 3 minutes each.
What’s Next in the Election – The moderator will provide an update of what registered voters can expect next as it relates to general election ballots, polling locations, and vote tabulation.
Meet and Greet – Residents can mingle with the candidates and enjoy refreshments.
We will require that attendees wear masks for the protection of each other.
Masks will be available at the door.
For those that prefer to participate by Zoom, a Zoom link will be available on the day of event.
Please contact Vicki at rockville@rockvilleutah.org for the zoom link.
Please arrive a few minutes early to allow time to write down your question
or questions can be submitted by email prior to the meeting.
Posted 9/21/21
“Meet the Candidates Night”
Town Council Edition
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6:00pm
Rockville Town Hall
Moderator: Darci Carlsen
Candidates:
Jeff Ballard
Jan Michael Fasselin
Dave Firmage
EVENT FORMAT
Submission of questions – Before the event begins, community members will have an opportunity to submit questions for the candidates to answer. The moderator will review the questions beforehand in order to assure appropriateness and avoid duplication.
Welcome and Introductions – Moderator Darci Carlson will welcome attendees and read a brief profile to introduce the Town Council candidates.
Candidate Opening Statements – Each candidate will be allowed to give a prepared opening statement. Statements will be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes each. A bell will quickly ring 15 seconds before time is up, then a steady ring once the 3 minutes is over.
Community Questions for the Candidates – The moderator will ask community submitted questions to the candidates. Each candidate will have a maximum of 2 minutes to answer. Candidates will rotate who answers first. The moderator will also have a few prepared questions ready if necessary.
Candidate Closing Remarks – Following the question-and-answer period, each candidate will have an opportunity to deliver closing remarks. These statements will be limited to 3 minutes each.
What’s Next in the Election – The moderator will provide an update of what registered voters can expect next as it relates to general election ballots, polling locations, and vote tabulation.
Meet and Greet – Residents can mingle with the candidates and enjoy refreshments.
We will require that attendees wear masks for the protection of each other.
Masks will be available at the door.
For those that prefer to participate by Zoom, a Zoom link will be available on the day of event.
Please contact Vicki at rockville@rockvilleutah.org for the zoom link.
Please arrive a few minutes early to allow time to write down your question
or questions can be submitted by email prior to the meeting.
Posted 9/21/21
ROCKVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE
TESTING OF AUTOMATIC VOTING EQUIPMENT
Notice is hereby given by The Town of Rockville that in accordance with UCA 20A-4-104, testing of the electronic voting equipment and automatic results tabulating equipment will be held at the Washington County Clerk/Auditor’s Office, 197 East Tabernacle, St. George, Utah on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
posted 09/10/2021
Invasive Russian Olive and Tamarisks
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Land has obtained a grant to remove invasive Russian Olive and Tamarisks from Rockville in 2021. This is your opportunity to rid yourself of these invasive species at no cost to you!
This treatment is grant-funded, at no cost to the landowner (if they fall within the project boundary), and while funds are available one re-treatment will be conducted the following year. The treatment will be cutting Tamarisk and Russian Olive and spraying the stumps with herbicide immediately after to limit re-sprouting. Free landowner education is available as well.
To see if your property is eligible, please contact Carrie Howard, the Southwest Area Forester, at (435) 218-4629
or email:
carrielhoward@utah.gov
Informational pamphlets: Tamarisk Pamphlet, Russian Olive Pamphlet
Ranging from microscopic, single-celled organisms to large seaweeds, algae are simple plants that form the base of food webs. Sometimes, however, their roles are more sinister. Under the right conditions, algae may grow out of control — and a few of these “blooms” produce toxins that can kill fish, mammals and birds, and may cause human illness or even death in extreme cases.
How To Stay Safe
- Do not swallow water when swimming.
- Wash hands with clean water before eating or preparing food.
- Clean fish well and discard the guts.
- Keep animals away.
- Recognize the signs of a bloom, and when in doubt, stay out.
UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Utah Geological Survey, (a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources), has conducted an extensive investigation of the tragic rockfall that occurred in Rockville December 2009. The detailed report (and map) that identifies and addresses rockfall hazard areas in Rockville has been published and is available to Rockville residents and property owners electronically upon request at the Town Office.
Please note that the report and map gives an overall view of potential rockfall hazard areas and is not meant as a property or site-specific geologic study.
Contact Town Clerk Vicki S. Bell at (435) 772-0992 or by email at rockville@rockvilleutah.org if you would like the electronic report emailed to you. Hard copies will be made available for a fee of $10 by signing up at the Town Office. A hard copy is also available for review in the Town Office and the Springdale Library.