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Hudson Named to Smart21 Communities for Third Year in a Row

The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) named Hudson as one of the world’s Smart21 Communities of 2020. This is the third year in a row in which Hudson has been honored for its leadership in innovation.

“You will see several ‘re...

November 5, 2019 Election Results

HPD Seeking Information About a Suspicious Vehicle and its Driver

Council Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions

City Council is currently accepting applications for openings on the Charter Review Commission, Planning Commission, and the Hudson Community TV Advisory Committee. Council is accepting applications for the opening through Friday, November 29.

Charter Revi...

Try Out the New Leaf Pickup Web App!

We have a new Leaf Pickup Web App for you to try out! If you want to find out the specific status of your leaf pickup, all you have to do is type your address into the app's search bar to find your next expected pickup date as well as a history of previou...

Accelerated Road Program to Appear in Final Budget

HUDSON, OH (October 30, 2019) – Over the past few months, Council has been discussing ways to fund an accelerated road program that would improve the overall rating and drivability of our roads. At the October 29 meeting, Council directed staff ...

Barlow Ball Fields to Undergo Safety Repairs

HUDSON, OH (October 31, 2019) – Council has authorized safety-related repairs of the four baseball fields at Barlow Farm Park due to years of excessive wear and failing infrastructure. These issues are now creating unsafe conditions and poor playability. ...

View Upcoming Council Legislation and Discussion Items Here!

Looking for upcoming legislation and discussion items to go before Council? Check the Draft 60-Day Legislation/Discussion Schedule. The draft report is a working document and may change before the final meeting agendas are posted. View the 60-Day Legislat...

City-wide Trick or Treat is October 31

Hudson’s official date for Halloween trick or treating is October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Here are tips to keep our trick or treaters safe this Halloween:

• Slow down when driving, particularly in residential neighborhoods and look out for childre...

Hudson Kiwanis Donation Helps Safety Forces Reach Goal for Active Shooter Training

Hudson safety forces have implemented a new active shooter training program with the goal of reducing the number of victims and getting medical assistance to victims as quickly as possible. The Hudson Kiwanis contributed a generous donation of $26,280 to ...

Hudson Headlines - Hines Hill Railroad Crossing Warning Signal

Lane Closures at SR 91/Middleton & Stow Road/Middleton 10/19

On Saturday, October 19, Akron's Middleton Road Waterline contractor will be working in the intersections of SR 91/Middleton Road and Stow Road/Middleton Road. Work is expected to begin at approximately 7 a.m. and last all day. The contractor will tie in ...

HPD Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs Oct. 26

On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Hudson Police Department (HPD) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 18th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially d...

Join the Environmental Awareness Committee!

City Council is looking for individuals who are passionate about caring for the environment and keeping Hudson beautiful to fill a spot on the Environmental Awareness Committee (EAC)! The EAC devotes its time to educating and advising residents on environ...

AMP Honors HPP for Safety, Innovation, Promotion, and System Improvements

Hudson Public Power (HPP) was honored for its achievements with awards for safety, innovation, promotion, and system improvements from American Municipal Power (AMP)/Ohio Municipal Electric Association (OMEA) during its annual conference.

HPP received an I...

City Hall Cost Comparison

HUDSON, OH (October 7, 2019) – To correct misinformation out in the public, there were no cost “overruns” for the purchase and renovation of the former PASCO building for use as a City Hall. The renovations came in within the...

The 2019 Residential Leaf Collection Program

The Residential Leaf Collection Program will begin on October 21 with the Northeast and Southwest Quadrants. Watch this week's Hudson Headlines for all the program info!

Did you know that mulching your leaves is healthier for your yard? Skip the rake. Leav...

Traffic Pattern Change at Hudson Drive and Terex Road

The City recently installed a "No Turn on Red" sign when heading northbound on Hudson Drive at Terex Road. Please do not turn unless the light is green. Please use caution as motorists become used to this traffic pattern change.

Click Map to Enla...

STOP! It's the Law.

HUDSON, OH (October 2, 2019) – School bus red lights flashing. Stop sign extended. The law is very clear. Vehicles MUST stop for a school bus. After more than 100 reported violations each school year, cameras were installed on the school buses to catch vi...

Use Our New App to Find All Your Voting Info for November 5!

Check out our new Voting App here! Just type in your address and you will find all the voting information you need for the General Election November 5. You'll find out what Ward you’re in, where your polling location is, view your sample ballot, see who y...

Fall Hydrant Flushing is October 7-18

The City will conduct fall fire hydrant flushing throughout Hudson from October 7 - 18. Fire hydrants are flushed twice a year to clear the lines of accumulation. Residents may notice discolored water for a short time during the flushing program. If your ...

Council to Discuss City Hall Community Rooms October 8

HUDSON, OH (September 25, 2019) – The purchase of the former PASCO building on Terex Road for a new City Hall provides a building with nearly double the size of a new building, at less than half the cost (including renovations). It not only will...

Hudson Headlines - The City Drone Program

Long-Term Construction Projects Moving Forward

Many of the City’s road construction and trail projects span the course of several years from concept and design to bidding and construction. Here’s an update of several key projects that are moving forward this year and in 2020.

SR 91 ...

Where to Place Election Signs

With the November 5 General Election coming up, the City has received questions about where and when to place election signs in the City.

Election signs are permitted throughout the City when placed on private property with the permission of the property o...

EMS Outreach Hudson to Hold Oktoberfest for Seniors October 4

EMS Outreach Hudson, with the support of the Mayor's Senior Advisory Committee, will hold Oktoberfest for seniors over age 60 on October 4, from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Aurora Street in Hudson. Seniors are invited to en...

Veteran's Trail Phase 4 Information Meeting September 26

The City of Hudson will hold a public informational meeting on the Veteran’s Trail Phase 4/Barlow Road Sidewalk project for adjacent property owners and interested residents on September 26  from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ellsworth Meadow...

Hudson Drive Water Main Improvement Project Has Begun

The Hudson Drive Water Main Improvement Project began this week. The overall project will include new waterline installation from the Metro RTA Railroad tracks, along Summit Metroparks Hike and Bike Trail, along Hudson Drive from the Summit Metroparks Hik...

Second Crew Begins Work on Akron Water Project

Beginning the week of September 16, a second crew will begin working on the City of Akron's Middleton Road/SR 91 Waterline Project. One crew will remain working on the waterline replacement along Middleton Road. The second crew will begin the bolt replace...

Hudson Headlines - The New Brine Well

Council Passes Motion Approving Phase A of Downtown Phase II

HUDSON, OH (September 4, 2019) – At the September 3 Council meeting, City Council voted 5-2 on a motion approving Phase A of Downtown Phase II. Phase A is the residential portion of the project that will be built first, followed by the commercia...

Get the Facts: City Role in Elections

With the general election on November 5 just around the corner, people have asked what role the City plays in the election process. This year, the four City Council Ward positions and Mayor are up for election. The City plays a neutral role in the electio...

Chief Economic Officer Featured in Crain's

Hudson's Chief Economic Officer Jim Stifler recently sat down for lunch with Crain's Akron Business Associate Editor Sue Walton to discuss economic development efforts in Hudson, including Velocity Broadband, Downtown Phase II, and more.

"We want to p...

Senior Services Directory Now Online

At the September 3 City Council meeting, Mayor Dave Basil announced that a new Senior Services Guide is now available on the City’s website. The directory is a result of work by the Mayor’s Senior Advisory Committee.

The directory, whic...

Planning Commission Approves Downtown Phase II Plans, Council Discusses

HUDSON, OH (August 28, 2019) – At Monday’s meeting, Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plan for Phase A of Downtown Phase II. Phase A only focuses on the residential units north of Owen Brown excluding Block C. These un...

Sign Up to Make Your Own Rain Barrel

The City is offering two Rain Barrel Workshop sessions at the September 21 Hudson Farmers Market! Learn how to make your own rain barrel, how to use it, and how it is a great way to conserve water. Participants will take home the rain barrel they create.

W...

Join the Hudson Tree Commission!

Love the trees in Hudson? Have an interest in how our tree canopy improves quality of life? Want to help make decisions for keeping Hudson beautiful and healthy? Apply to become a member of the Tree Commission!

City Council is accepting applications for an...

Ohio House Bill 6 Electric Surcharge Will Not Affect Public Power Customers

Recently, Ohio House Bill 6 was passed by the Ohio General Assembly and has been signed by Governor DeWine. The Bill provides subsidy funding to keep First Energy's nuclear and some coal electric generation plants open and operational by imposing an elect...

Learn About Geothermal Energy and its Uses at WRA September 5

Join the Hudson Environmental Awareness Committee to learn about the value of geothermal energy and how it is being used at Western Reserve Academy on Thursday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Western Reserve Academy’s Seymour Hall, 115 College Street, Hudson...

Hudson Headlines - Partnered Dispatch Proposal

Mosquito Spraying in NW Hudson August 26

Summit County will begin spraying for mosquitoes the evening of Monday, August 26 in Northwest Hudson. Spraying will begin at 8:30 p.m. and continue until completed. If the weather prevents spraying, the schedule may be modified and will be available by n...

Proactive Approach to Code Enforcement Promotes Healthy, Safe Community

HUDSON, OH (August 21, 2019) – At the August 20 Council Meeting, City Manager Jane Howington provided an update on the City’s code enforcement efforts. Code inspectors respond to complaints and conduct periodic inspections of existing ...

Hines Hill /Valley View Will Become a Four-Way Stop Starting 8/26

HUDSON, OH (August 21, 2019) – At last night’s Council Meeting, Hudson City Council passed an Ordinance making the E. Hines Hill / Valley View intersection a four-way stop. It currently is a two-way stop. The additional signs will be a...

Work Begins on Passive Park on North Oviatt Street

HUDSON, OH (August 22, 2019) – Work began the week of August 19 on the new passive park that will be constructed on North Oviatt Street at the site of the former Hudson Elementary School. Initially, crews are demolishing existing structures and ...

New Low Fixed Rate for Natural Gas Endorsement Program

Hudson officials would like to announce they have again chosen Constellation to provide residents and small businesses with low-cost natural gas supply following a competitive bidding process. A $2.91 per Mcf rate has been set for gas consumed for...

City Council Discusses Adding More Money for Roads in 5-Year Plan

HUDSON, OH (July 25, 2019) – At Tuesday's Workshop, City Council began discussions on the 5-Year Plan and budget, including investing in Hudson’s future by authorizing $5 million to accelerate Hudson’s road program, allowing more roads to be resurfaced mo...

City Hall Renovations Include Community Rooms for Residents

HUDSON, OH (July 23, 2019) – One of Council’s strategic goals has been to build or purchase a facility to house all City administration functions in one location and eliminate current leased space. The cost to build a new 14,000 sq. ft...

Focus on Hudson Arriving in Mailboxes this Week

As part of the City's ongoing effort to increase communications to citizens, Hudson has launched Focus on Hudson, a monthly newsletter with stories about programs, projects, and initiatives in city government. The first issue is arriving in mailboxes this...

Modified Downtown Phase II Plan to be Submitted to Planning Commission  for Review/Approval

HUDSON, OH (July 10, 2019) – At last night’s Workshop, City Council reached a consensus to submit a modified Downtown Phase II plan to Planning Commission for review and approval.

Based on input from the community at many public work se...

Brine Well Project to Begin Monday, July 1

Construction of the Brine Well project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 1, 2019. Work will begin with installation of new monitoring wells on the west side of the City’s Water Treatment Plant throughout the month of July. In late July and A...

Downtown Phase II Developer Discussion - June 18, 2019

At the June 18 City Council Meeting, Council met with Downtown Phase II developer Joel Testa to discuss input received from citizens during the three recent public work sessions. Council asked for the developer’s input regarding the frequently h...

Skateboard Park Discussion - June 18, 2019

At the June 18 City Council meeting, legislation requesting an additional $75,000 to enlarge the footprint of the previously authorized skateboard park renovation was on the agenda for a first reading. Hudson Park Board Chairman Keith Smith spoke to Counc...

Accelerated Road Program to Appear in Final Budget

HUDSON, OH (October 30, 2019) – Over the past few months, Council has been discussing ways to fund an accelerated road program that would improve the overall rating and drivability of our roads. At the October 29 meeting, Council directed staff to put a 1...

Barlow Ball Fields to Undergo Safety Repairs

HUDSON, OH (October 31, 2019) – Council has authorized safety-related repairs of the four baseball fields at Barlow Farm Park due to years of excessive wear and failing infrastructure. These issues are now creating unsafe conditions and poor playability. ...

City Hall Cost Comparison

HUDSON, OH (October 7, 2019) – To correct misinformation out in the public, there were no cost “overruns” for the purchase and renovation of the former PASCO building for use as a City Hall. The renovations came in within the budget, with more than 5% of ...

STOP! It's the Law.

HUDSON, OH (October 2, 2019) – School bus red lights flashing. Stop sign extended. The law is very clear. Vehicles MUST stop for a school bus. After more than 100 reported violations each school year, cameras were installed on the school buses to catch vi...

Council to Discuss City Hall Community Rooms October 8

HUDSON, OH (September 25, 2019) – The purchase of the former PASCO building on Terex Road for a new City Hall provides a building with nearly double the size of a new building, at less than half the cost (including renovations). It not only will allow the...

Long-Term Construction Projects Moving Forward

Many of the City’s road construction and trail projects span the course of several years from concept and design to bidding and construction. Here’s an update of several key projects that are moving forward this year and in 2020.

SR 91 ...

Council Passes Motion Approving Phase A of Downtown Phase II

HUDSON, OH (September 4, 2019) – At the September 3 Council meeting, City Council voted 5-2 on a motion approving Phase A of Downtown Phase II. Phase A is the residential portion of the project that will be built first, followed by the commercial/office p...

Planning Commission Approves Downtown Phase II Plans, Council Discusses

HUDSON, OH (August 28, 2019) – At Monday’s meeting, Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plan for Phase A of Downtown Phase II. Phase A only focuses on the residential units north of Owen Brown excluding Block C. These units will be construc...

Hines Hill /Valley View Will Become a Four-Way Stop Starting 8/26

HUDSON, OH (August 21, 2019) – At last night’s Council Meeting, Hudson City Council passed an Ordinance making the E. Hines Hill / Valley View intersection a four-way stop. It currently is a two-way stop. The additional signs will be added on Monday morni...

City Council Discusses Adding More Money for Roads in 5-Year Plan

HUDSON, OH (July 25, 2019) – At Tuesday's Workshop, City Council began discussions on the 5-Year Plan and budget, including investing in Hudson’s future by authorizing $5 million to accelerate Hudson’s road program, allowing ...

City Hall Renovations Include Community Rooms for Residents

HUDSON, OH (July 23, 2019) – One of Council’s strategic goals has been to build or purchase a facility to house all City administration functions in one location and eliminate current leased space. The cost to build a new 14,000 sq. ft. facility (smaller ...

Downtown Phase II Developer Discussion - June 18, 2019

At last night’s City Council Meeting, Council met with Downtown Phase II developer Joel Testa to discuss input received from citizens during the three recent public work sessions. Council asked for the developer’s input regarding the f...

Skateboard Park Discussion - June 18, 2019

At last night’s City Council meeting, legislation requesting an additional $75,000 to enlarge the footprint of the previously authorized skateboard park renovation was on the agenda for a first reading. Hudson Park Board Chairman Keith Smith spo...

Lane Closures at SR 91/Middleton & Stow Road/Middleton 10/19

On Saturday, October 19, Akron's Middleton Road Waterline contractor will be working in the intersections of SR 91/Middleton Road and Stow Road/Middleton Road. Work is expected to begin at approximately 7 a.m. and last all day. The contractor will tie in ...

Hudson Drive Water Main Improvement Project Has Begun

The Hudson Drive Water Main Improvement Project began this week. The overall project will include new waterline installation from the Metro RTA Railroad tracks, along Summit Metroparks Hike and Bike Trail, along Hudson Drive from the Summit Metroparks Hik...

Second Crew Begins Work on Akron Water Project

Beginning the week of September 16, a second crew will begin working on the City of Akron's Middleton Road/SR 91 Waterline Project. One crew will remain working on the waterline replacement along Middleton Road. The second crew will begin the bolt replace...

Akron's Middleton Road Waterline Project Has Begun

Construction has begun on Akron's Middleton Road Waterline Replacement project. The work has started at the intersection of Stow Road and Middleton Road. Two way traffic is being maintained by police officers. The entire project is estimated to last 200 d...

SR 8 Pavement Replacement Project Update

Update from ODOT: Beginning on Monday, March 11 until further notice, SR 8 northbound and southbound between Graham Rd. and SR 303 will have various daily lane restrictions for roadway construction. This $58 million pavement reconstruction project is sche...