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 ...

HPD Recommends Virtual Dispatch as Cost-Effective Dispatch Center

HUDSON, OH (August 14, 2019) – New regulations are making it more expensive to operate small, independent dispatch centers in compliance with various regulatory agency mandates. Over the past few years, Hudson has explored options to regionalize...

Council to Hold Public Hearing 8/20 for Administrative Changes to LDC

UPDATE: The public hearing to be held by City Council on August 20 will only include proposed administrative changes to the Land Development Code (LDC). A-Frame signs, as previously stated in the below announcement, will not be considered as part of the A...

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...

Mosquito Spraying in N Hudson August 20

Summit County will begin spraying for mosquitoes the evening of Tuesday, August 20 in North 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 noon...

Update on Brine Well Progress

Hudson Named Top U.S. City in Top 30 Intelligent Communities

Hudson was ranked as the top U.S. city in the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) comprehensive ranking of intelligent communities ranked by Broadband, one of the criteria of intelligent communities in the ICF Method. Hudson was 6th in the overall internati...

What's Next with Downtown Phase II

HUDSON, OH (August 7, 2019) – Several steps remain before the Downtown Phase II development would receive final approval and construction could begin. The project will follow the same process as other planned developments as required by Hudson’s Land Deve...

Mosquito Spraying in S Hudson This Week

Summit County will begin spraying for mosquitoes the evening of Tuesday, August 13 in South 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 noon...

Deer Season Begins Sept. 28; Info on Hines Hill Hunting

Ohio's bow-hunting deer season begins September 28, 2019 and will run through February 2, 2020. Controlled deer hunting with bow and arrow or crossbow are the only types of hunting permitted in Hudson. Bow hunting is permitted on areas of at least five ac...

New Water Bottle Fill Station is Here!

National Farmers Market Week is August 4-10, and the Hudson Farmers Market will be celebrating on Saturday, August 10 with Community Days.

The new Water Bottle Refill Station has arrived and will make its first appearance at the August 10 Farmers Market. T...

Mosquito Spraying in SW and SE Hudson This Week

Summit County will begin spraying for mosquitoes the evening of Wednesday, August 7 in Southwest Hudson and the evening of Thursday, August 8 in Southeast Hudson. Spraying will begin at 8:30 p.m. and continue until completed. If the weather prevents spray...

City Moving Forward on Brine Well Construction

Authorized by City Council in February of 2019, the City is moving forward with construction of a brine well. Contractors have been working in preparation for construction of the well to be located off SR 303 near the City’s water treatment plan...

Council Authorizes Purchase of Hybrid Police Vehicles

At the July 30 City Council meeting, Council authorized the purchase of three hybrid police vehicles to replace aging vehicles in the fleet. The vehicles are scheduled to be replaced as part of the City’s ongoing fleet maintenance program. All t...

Hudson Headlines - Taxes

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...

Job Opening: Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Workers

The City of Hudson is accepting applications for Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Workers. This is routine manual work in the maintenance of municipal golf course grounds, parks, and cemeteries. Work involves the operation of small power mowers, and the opera...

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...

Hudson Headlines - Common Traffic Violations

Restoration of 178 N. Main Street in Progress

The property owner of Hudson Oriental Rug and 178 N. Main Street is currently repairing and restoring their building. As significant restoration work is in progress, the property may look a bit untidy due to construction. 

Please use caution using...

Mosquito Spraying in S and SE Hudson Begins Week of 7/21

Summit County will begin spraying for mosquitoes the evening of Tuesday, July 23 in Southeast Hudson and the evening of Thursday, July 25 in South Hudson. Spraying will begin at 8:30 p.m. and continue until completed. If the weather prevents spraying, the...

Check Out the City's Interactive Construction Maps

Over the last few years, Council has continued to put more money into upgrading our roadways. Wondering if your road is on the construction schedule? Curious to see what construction projects are going on around you? Recently, Hudson launched online, inte...

Attention Neighborhood Associations!

The City of Hudson strives to regularly reach out to neighborhood associations and groups with communications regarding City projects, initiatives, and information relevant to your neighborhood. In addition, informational meetings with City staff can be a...

HPD Seeking Information About Recent Counterfeit Currency Incidents

The Hudson Police Department is attempting to identify the male in the below photographs who recently passed counterfeit currency at local businesses. Anyone with information on the subject in the photo is asked to contact Detective Brian Kozel at (330) 3...

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...

City Council Meetings Live Stream Back Online

The equipment used to livestream City Council and other board meetings is back online after an equipment failure a few weeks ago. The July 9 City Council Special Meeting and Workshop and other scheduled board meetings can be viewed in real-time h...

ICF Summit Offers Information and Opportunities

Not more than 10 years ago, the City of Hudson government was largely paper-dependent, often requiring citizens to come into our offices to fill out forms, pay utilities, and sign up for programs. Over the years, Hudson has increased its focus on technolo...

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...

EAC Raises Funds for Water Bottle Refill Station

Hudson Headlines is Back!

It's time for Hudson Headlines, our new show where we bring you timely news & info about what's happening right here in Hudson. This week's topic is the 2019 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration with a preview of a new addition this year: food truck...

Volunteers Needed for Fireworks Clean Up

Keep Hudson Beautiful needs YOUR help cleaning up after the Fireworks Display next week! Clean up will be held on Saturday, July 6 from 8-10 a.m. at Barlow Farm Park. Volunteers will meet at the pavilion near the concessions stand and playground. Gloves, ...

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...

Council Considers Adaptive Signal Technology

At the June 11 City Council Workshop, Hudson City Council watched a presentation on adaptive signal technology and how it can improve traffic flow and throughout the City. 

What is Adaptive Signal Technology?

In the simplest terms, adaptive signal ...

Downtown Phase II Update 6/3/19

The second of three Downtown Phase II public work sessions was held on Saturday.  Approximately 50 people attended to speak with individual council members and provide their suggestions for modifications to the Downtown Phase II plan.  C...

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...

HPD Recommends Virtual Dispatch as Cost-Effective Dispatch Center

HUDSON, OH (August 14, 2019) – New regulations are making it more expensive to operate small, independent dispatch centers in compliance with various regulatory agency mandates. Over the past few years, Hudson has explored options to regionalize or combin...

Council to Hold Public Hearing 8/20 for Administrative Changes to LDC

On Tuesday, August 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Hudson City Council will hold a public hearing for citizen input on the proposed administrative changes to the Land Development Code (LDC). As directed by Council, the proposed changes are administrative i...

What's Next with Downtown Phase II

HUDSON, OH (August 7, 2019) – Several steps remain before the Downtown Phase II development would receive final approval and construction could begin. The project will follow the same process as other planned developments as required by Hudson’s Land Deve...

City Moving Forward on Brine Well Construction

Authorized by City Council in February of 2019, the City is moving forward with construction of a brine well. Contractors have been working in preparation for construction of the well to be located off SR 303 near the City’s water treatment plant.&nbs...

Council Authorizes Purchase of Hybrid Police Vehicles

At last night’s City Council meeting, Council authorized the purchase of three hybrid police vehicles to replace aging vehicles in the fleet. The vehicles are scheduled to be replaced as part of the City’s ongoing fleet maintenance program. All three of t...

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...

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...

Storm Water Work on Boston Mills September 16-23

Monday, September 16 through Monday, September 23, the City's storm water crews will be working along the roadway in front of 241 and 245 Boston Mills Road. Two-way traffic will be maintained.

Read on...

Restoration of 178 N. Main Street in Progress

The property owner of 178 N. Main Street, where the Hudson Oriental Rug store is located, is currently repairing and restoring the building. As restoration is in progress, the property may look a bit untidy due to construction. 

Please use caution...

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...