HPD Investigating Recent Vehicle Thefts and Thefts From Vehicles

The Hudson Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles that took place in the northwest area of the City during the early morning hours of September 20.

A group of suspects stole a total of five vehicles and rifle...

BCC Dam Improvements Live Public Webinar to be Held 9/24

The City of Hudson will be hosting the first of a number of live webinars that discusses the upcoming Barlow Community Center Dam Improvement Project. The first webinar will be held on Thursday, September 24 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Another session will be h...

City of Hudson Recognized for Performance Management Leadership

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has recognized the City of Hudson with a Certificate of Achievement in Performance Management for its commitment to a culture of data-driven decision-making, which includes comparative analysis, ...

Ellsworth Meadows Has Banner Year

In spite of a recent closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club is bringing in record revenues. After weeks of staying home and most sports activities cancelled, people flocked to Ellsworth Meadows when the State eased restrictions ...

Examining Trends Helps Plan for the Future

The City of Hudson proactively looks at current trends to help plan for the future of Hudson. Recently, the City formalized those trends in a Hudson Trends Report that has been published on the City’s website. This report is a snapshot in time, ...

Council to Discuss Future of Downtown Phase II Development at 9/22 Workshop

HUDSON, OH (September 16, 2020) – At the September 8 Hudson City Council Workshop, Fairmount Properties, developers of Downtown Phase I – First & Main, presented their vision for a mostly residential development on the land propose...

In-Person Council Meetings / Workshops to Resume 9/22

After holding Hudson City Council meetings and workshops remotely for months due to Coronavirus, Council will hold the 9/22 Council Workshop in-person at Town Hall.

Due to social distancing requirements, only 12 members of the public at a time will be allo...

UPDATED: Summit County Goes Back Down to Risk Level 1 / Yellow

UPDATE: Summit County is now Risk Level 1 / Yellow as of 9/17/20.

[Akron, OH] – Summit County Public Health was alerted this afternoon that Summit County has moved from Risk Level 2/ Orange into Risk Level 3/ Red in the Ohio Public Health Advisor...

HPD Recognized for Community Policing Efforts

The Hudson Police Department was recently named the September 2020 “Agency of the Month” for their outstanding community policing efforts by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation’s Commun...

SR 91 Turn Lane Project Underway

The SR 91 North Turn Lane Project construction is underway. The project is designed to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and provide better pedestrian and bicycle travel between Brandywine Drive and Middleton Road.

Improvements include left-turn l...

City Announces New Fixed Rate for Natural Gas Endorsement Program

The City of Hudson has again chosen Constellation to provide residents and small businesses with low-cost natural gas supply following a competitive bidding process. A $2.75 per Mcf rate has been set for gas consumed for the November 2020 through October ...

Income Tax Revenues Rebound from COVID-19

City of Hudson income tax revenues rebounded in August as tax filings came in after the tax filing extension. Due to COVID-19, City income tax returns and payments for tax year 2019 with a due date of April 15, 2020 were extended to July 15, 2020. The fil...

Hudson Headlines - New Hudson Skate Park

The new Hudson skate park opened at the end of July and has already become a local favorite! Check it out during this week’s Hudson Headlines below.

Remember, all skate park visitors must follow all Ohio Department of Health and Summit County Pub...

Follow Public Health Orders When Utilizing Hudson Parks

The City of Hudson continues to receive complaints that visitors using the Veterans Way Park splash pad and skate park facilities have not been observing the COVID-19 safety protocols established by the State of Ohio Department of Health. These park facil...

Hines Hill Road and Stow Road Railroad Crossings to Close Next Week

UPDATE: Both crossings are now OPEN.

Norfolk Southern Railroad is planning to return to Hudson next week to resume rail replacement work at the Hines Hill Road and Stow Road railroad crossings. 

Hines Hill Road will be closed at the railroad crossi...

HPD Apprehends Burglary Suspects

HUDSON, OH (August 5, 2020) – The Hudson Police Department (HPD) is investigating a burglary that occurred at 3:15 a.m. the morning of August 5, 2020 on North Hayden Parkway. A resident reported their alarm system was triggered by two unknown su...

Lane Closure on SR 303 Near Oviatt Street Begins 8/4

On Wednesday, August 5 at 8:30 a.m., repair work will begin on a failing electrical vault on SR 303 near Oviatt Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in this area and two-way traffic will be maintained with flaggers. The work is anticipated to take ...

Senior Activities Remain On Hold

The Hudson Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) had a full schedule of activities for 2020 that were placed on hold due to COVID-19. All senior activities sponsored by the Senior Advisory Committee will remain on hold indefinitely.

The City of Hudson is reviewi...

SR 303 On Ramp to SR 8 North Closing August 3 for 90 Days

The SR 8 northbound on ramp from West Streetsboro Street will close beginning on Monday, August 3 for 90 days. During the first seven days of the closure, the detour will be Chittenden Road to Hines Hill Road to Dean Memorial Parkway to SR 8.

A temporary r...

City Explores Single-Hauler Concept

The Hudson Environmental Awareness Committee recently presented a report to City Council on their research into the concept of using a single trash hauler in Hudson. Council asked the EAC to work with City staff to develop a survey for residents to gather...

Parks Survey Results to be Used for Parks Master Plan

City Council and Park Board received the results of a survey revealing resident attitudes of how well Hudson Parks are fulfilling community needs along with their usage and opinions of park facilities. The ETC Institute, a market research firm, conducted ...

Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order and Travel Advisory

Statewide Mask Order

Today, Governor DeWine announced that beginning on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m., a statewide mask mandate will go into effect for citizens living in all 88 Ohio counties.   

All individuals in Ohio must wear facial ...

Charter Commissions Submits Charter Amendments for November 3, 2020 Ballot

HUDSON, OH (July 22, 2020) – The nine-member citizen Charter Review Commission has presented proposed amendments to the City’s Charter for consideration by voters at the General Election on November 3, 2020. The Commission also has rec...

Council Considers Sale of Boston Mills Road Property

HUDSON, OH (July 23, 2020) –Hudson City Council is considering the sale of City-owned property on Boston Mills Road. At Tuesday’s meeting, there was a first reading of legislation that would authorize entering into a purchase and sale ...

Clarification of Recent Ad in the Hudson Hub Times

A recent ad in the Hudson Hub Times which mentioned a group called the Hudson Environmental Council LLC, has generated some confusion. To clarify, the Hudson Environmental Council LLC is in no way affiliated with or supported by the Hudson Environmental A...

Download Engage Hudson App for Service Requests

Did you know you can use the Engage Hudson app to report issues (like potholes) to the City? The Engage Hudson app makes it easy for citizens to report service problems and request Hudson services.

With the free Engage Hudson mobile app and web tools, Huds...

Hudson Headlines - Things to Do in Hudson Summer 2020

We know summer is probably looking a lot different for everyone this year, so here are a few fun things you can do around Hudson while also staying safe! Try something new to liven up your summer.

• Hudson Parks
• Hudson Fairy Doors 
• Hudson Farmers Mark...

Police Chief Tabak Issues Statement on Level 3 Risk Alert and Wearing Face Coverings

HUDSON, OH (July 10, 2020) – Hudson Police Chief Perry Tabak has released the following statement on the recent State mandate regarding wearing facial coverings in public.

“As many of you are aware, Summit County was labeled a high risk...

Summit County Becomes Risk Level 3, Triggering Mandatory Facial Coverings

Based on Governor DeWine’s press conference today, Summit County has moved into Risk Level 3 / Red in the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. The Level 3 Risk designation means that there is a very high exposure and spread of COVID-19 in Summit ...

Council Passes Legislation to Establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

HUDSON, OH (July 8, 2020) – At the July 7 Council meeting, Hudson City Council passed legislation to create a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in downtown Hudson to support merchants during the coronavirus pandemic. Creating a DORA wou...

Hudson Considers Making Portions of Village Way and Park Lane One-Way for Additional Parking

Earlier this year, the City formed a Parking Committee made up of Hudson merchants, the Hudson Chamber of Commerce, and City staff to investigate ways to add more parking closer to the downtown stores and restaurants. Additional parking would make it easi...

Hudson Police Department's Kiwanis Safety Town is Going Virtual

Hudson Police Department’s Kiwanis Safety Town went virtual this year! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person Safety Town was cancelled for Summer 2020. The virtual format will still allow children to learn important safety lessons to prepare t...

Update on Possible Historic District Expansion in Hudson

The City of Hudson is considering expanding the City’s Historic District to include Elm Street, Roslyn Avenue, and East Streetsboro Street. The City first looked into the Historic District Expansion when a group of 25 residents submitted a petit...

Council Discusses Moving Up Purchase of Body Cameras for Hudson Police

HUDSON, OH (June 24, 2020) – At the June 23 Council Workshop, Hudson Police Chief Perry Tabak presented a recommendation to move up the purchase of police body cameras from the 2021 budget to this year. Through a financing arrangement, Chief Tab...

Council Authorizes Temporary Licenses for Outdoor Sales

HUDSON, OH (June 24, 2020) – At the June 24 Special Meeting, Hudson City Council approved the establishment of a temporary outdoor-use program for restaurants and retail establishments to allow for outdoor sales and dining to accommodate the soc...

A Message from Police Chief Tabak

Prune Oak Trees Only November-March to Prevent Spread of Oak Wilt

Oak wilt, a serious and deadly vascular disease in oak trees, has been confirmed in at least one oak tree in Hudson. All oak trees are susceptible to this disease. The best way to control the spread of oak wilt in Hudson is to follow these recommendations...

Mayor Honors Public Employees During Public Service Recognition Week

HUDSON, OH (May 8, 2020) – This week, Mayor Craig Shubert issued a proclamation honoring public employees during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3 – 9. “Day in and day out, public servants provide the diverse services de...

SCPH Announces 1st Confirmed Coronavirus Case in County

Summit County Announces 1st Case of Corona Virus 3/13/20

Summit County Public Health has announced the first patient confirmed with COVID-19 in Summit County. The patient is a female in her 50s and is currently hospitalized. The patient had no known travel...

Check Out Hudson's 2019 Citizen-Centric Report

Take a look at the 2019 Citizen-Centric Report (CCR)! The CCR is designed to inform you about Hudson’s accomplishments from last year and some of the projects that you’ll see this year in an easy-to-read, graphical format. Check it out...

SR 8 Traffic Pattern Change and Ramp Closures Begin February 26

From ODOT District 4 regarding SR 8 in the Cities of Stow, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, and Boston Heights

Beginning Wednesday, February 26, northbound traffic will be split into two separate lanes. The left lane will be crossed over onto SR 8 southbou...

In-Person Council Meetings / Workshops to Resume Next Week

After holding Hudson City Council meetings and workshops remotely for months due to Coronavirus, Council will hold next week’s Council Workshop in-person at Town Hall.

Due to social distancing requirements, only 12 members of the public at a time...

UPDATE: Summit County is now Risk Level 1 / Yellow as of 9/17/20

UPDATE: Summit County is now Risk Level 1 / Yellow as of 9/17/20.

[Akron, OH] – Summit County Public Health was alerted this afternoon that Summit County has moved from Risk Level 2/ Orange into Risk Level 3/ Red in the Ohio Public Health Advisor...

Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order and Travel Advisory

Statewide Mask Order

Today, Governor DeWine announced that beginning on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m., a statewide mask mandate will go into effect for citizens living in all 88 Ohio counties. 

All individuals in Ohio must wear facial coverings i...

Police Chief Tabak Issues Statement on Level 3 Risk Alert and Wearing Face Coverings

HUDSON, OH (July 10, 2020) – Hudson Police Chief Perry Tabak has released the following statement on the recent State mandate regarding wearing facial coverings in public.

“As many of you are aware, Summit County was labeled a high risk...

Summit County Becomes Risk Level 3, Triggering Mandatory Facial Coverings

Based on Governor DeWine’s press conference today, Summit County has moved into Risk Level 3 / Red in the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. The Level 3 Risk designation means that there is a very high exposure and spread of COVID-19 in Summit ...

Council Authorizes Temporary Licenses for Outdoor Sales

HUDSON, OH (June 24, 2020) – At the June 24 Special Meeting, Hudson City Council approved the establishment of a temporary outdoor-use program for restaurants and retail establishments to allow for outdoor sales and dining to accommodate the soc...

SCPH Announces 1st Confirmed Coronavirus Case in County

Summit County Announces 1st Case of Corona Virus 3/13/20

Summit County Public Health has announced the first patient confirmed with COVID-19 in Summit County. The patient is a female in her 50s and is currently hospitalized. The patient had no known travel...

In-Person Council Meetings / Workshops to Resume Next Week

After holding Hudson City Council meetings and workshops remotely for months due to Coronavirus, Council will hold next week’s Council Workshop in-person at Town Hall.

Due to social distancing requirements, only 12 members of the public at a time...

Council to Discuss Future of Downtown Phase II Development at 9/22 Workshop

HUDSON, OH (September 16, 2020) – At the September 8 Hudson City Council Workshop, Fairmount Properties, developers of Downtown Phase I – First & Main, presented their vision for a mostly residential development on the land propose...

Charter Commissions Submits Charter Amendments for November 3, 2020 Ballot

HUDSON, OH (July 22, 2020) – The nine-member citizen Charter Review Commission has presented proposed amendments to the City’s Charter for consideration by voters at the General Election on November 3, 2020. The Commission also has rec...

Council Discusses Moving Up Purchase of Body Cameras for Hudson Police

HUDSON, OH (June 24, 2020) – At the June 23 Council Workshop, Hudson Police Chief Perry Tabak presented a recommendation to move up the purchase of police body cameras from the 2021 budget to this year. Through a financing arrangement, Chief Tab...

Council Authorizes Temporary Licenses for Outdoor Sales

HUDSON, OH (June 24, 2020) – At the June 24 Special Meeting, Hudson City Council approved the establishment of a temporary outdoor-use program for restaurants and retail establishments to allow for outdoor sales and dining to accommodate the soc...

SR 91 Turn Lane Project Underway

The SR 91 North Turn Lane Project construction is underway. The project is designed to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and provide better pedestrian and bicycle travel between Brandywine Drive and Middleton Road.

Improvements include left-turn l...

SR 303 On Ramp to SR 8 North Closing August 3 for 90 Days

The SR 8 northbound on ramp from West Streetsboro Street will close beginning on Monday, August 3 for 90 days. During the first seven days of the closure, the detour will be Chittenden Road to Hines Hill Road to Dean Memorial Parkway to SR 8.

A temporary r...

SR 8 Traffic Pattern Change and Ramp Closures Begin March 1

From ODOT District 4 regarding SR 8 in the Cities of Stow, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, and Boston Heights

Beginning Wednesday, February 26 Sunday, March 1, 2020, northbound traffic will be split into two separate lanes. The left lane will be crossed o...

Project Update 9/15/20

Over the past two weeks, the contractor has completed clearing and installing erosion and sediment controls along SR 91. Dominion East Ohio Gas has also finished the gas pipe relocation work. During the next two weeks. the contractor will begin water line...

SR 91 Turn Lane Project Underway

The SR 91 North Turn Lane Project construction is underway. The project is designed to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and provide better pedestrian and bicycle travel between Brandywine Drive and Middleton Road.

Improvements include left-turn l...

Project Update 6/4/2020

Starting tomorrow, June 5, Dominion East Ohio Gas (EOG) Company will have their contractor beginning the gas main and service relocation work for the SR 91 N. Turn Lane project.  The gas pipe relocation work is planned at various locations along ...

Project Update 3/9/2020

Tree cutting has been completed along the project corridor and removal of logs will take place later this week. During the log removal work, two way traffic will be maintained.

Project Update 3/2/2020

Tree clearing has commenced on the project and is anticipated to last approximately two weeks, weather permitting. The tree removal is taking place ahead of the roadway work in order to meet the project’s environmental requirements. During the t...

Project Update 1/23/2020

Right-of-way acquisition is anticipated to be completed by late January, 2020.  The next step for the project is for utility companies to begin moving infrastructure (pipes, poles, etc.) that may be in conflict with the roadway improvements. In a...

Project Update 4/19/2019

Right-of-way acquisition is on-going and anticipated to be completed later this year.  After the right-of-way acquisition process is complete, affected utility infrastructure such as telephone poles, underground gas lines, etc. will be moved in p...