City Council Adds Downtown Phase II Work Session on June 1

Hudson City Council has added a Downtown Phase II Work Session on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall. This session was added to accommodate residents who can’t make weekday evening meetings. The work sessions are to allow residents to s...

Downtown Phase II Update

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Phase I (First & Main) was designed to rejuvenate Main Street and support merchants/businesses with a vibrant mixed-use development.

Phase II was conceived as part of Phase I more than 20 years ago to support First & Main and Main Street with o...

Come Out to Bike-N-Brainstorm June 1

Have thoughts on how to improve biking in Hudson? Join the City of Hudson and AMATS for an on-road bike ride around the city followed by a brainstorming session to discuss your ideas. The 7-mile bike ride will highlight planned connectivity projects aroun...

Event Season Kicks Off This Weekend!

Memorial Day ParadeMonday, May 2710 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

The annual American Legion Family Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10:00 am from Milford Rd and will conclude with a service at Markillie Cemetery. More info...

Holy Trinity Anglican Church Memorial ...

Leadership Hudson Announces Grand Opening of Fitness Trail

The Leadership Hudson Class of 2016 is proud to announce the official grand opening of their class project to benefit the community. The public is invited to the unveiling of a new fitness trail at Cascade Park on Wednesday, June 5th at 5 pm. Cascade Park...

Join Us for the Annual Memorial Day Parade May 27

Memorial Day ParadeMonday, May 27, 201810 AM - 11:30 AM

The parade will assemble on Milford Road which is closed to through traffic starting at 8:00 am. The parade steps off from Milford Road at 10 a.m. and will conclude with a service at Markillie Cemeter...

Scouts Participate in Park Cleanup

Recently nearly 100 Hudson Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and their families participated in the First Annual Scout Volunteer Day to cleanup Hudson Springs Park and Veteran’s Way Park. 

Serving in partnership with the Hudson Parks ...

Recycle Curbside Through Your Regular Trash Hauler

To encourage residents to recycle, City Council has made recycling easy by mandating that all Hudson trash haulers offer recycling as part of their regular trash collection services, without an additional fee. It’s much easier to recycle curbside, rather ...

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Don't Miss the Hudson EMS Open House May 19

Find out how our Hudson EMS is "Called to Care" for our community at the EMS Open House on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Safety Center, 40 South Oviatt Street. Children can enjoy playing in the bounce house and everyone can enjoy ...

Help Beautify Hudson Cemeteries May 18

You're invited to help make the Hudson cemeteries beautiful for Memorial Day! Keep Hudson Beautiful will be cleaning up and planting flowers at Markillie-St. Mary Cemetery on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. in honor of those who gave the ultimate s...

City Hall Project History and Status

Learn the facts about the history and status of the new City Hall project by watching the City Manager’s Report at a recent Council Meeting below. More information about this project can be found on the project webpage.

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It's Public Service Recognition Week!

This week is Public Service Recognition Week! Americans are served every single day by public servants at the federal, state, county and local levels, and these unsung heroes do the work that keeps our communities and nation functioning. Day in and day ou...

It's Tornado Season!

Handling Emergencies West of the Hines Hill Railroad Crossing

Train traffic has increased over the years, with approximately 70 trains traveling through Hudson each day. Often, it can take 10 minutes or more for a train to clear the crossing and allow vehicles through.

In an emergency, minutes count. To plan for dela...

Where do I Vote in Tomorrow's Election?

Not sure where you go to vote in tomorrow's Primary Election?  Visit the Summit County Board of Elections website, type in your street number, street direction, and street name for your polling location. The polls are open between 6:30 a.m. and 7...

First & Main Supports Downtown Phase II

Downtown Phase II: Office Space

Exercise Your Right to Vote on May 7

The Primary Election is coming up next week on Tuesday, May 7. Polls are open between 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM. Be prepared and find your polling location, early voting hours, view your ballot, and more using the links below. Exercise your right to vote on May...

Downtown Phase II: Economic Impacts

Find out about the economic impacts of Downtown Phase II by watching the video below. More information can be found here.

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Reminder: Recycling Drop Off Closing May 1

Reminder: The recycling drop off area located at Oak Grove Park will be closed permanently beginning May 1. At this time, there are no plans to reopen or relocate the recycling drop off area. However, free curbside recycling is available to all Hudson res...

Get the Facts: SR 91 North Turn Lane Project

The SR 91 North Turn Lane Project runs from Brandywine Drive north to Middleton Road. We are NOT WIDENING North Main Street in the downtown area. The project is part of City Council’s focus on improving the City roadways, and is designed to impr...

Water Bottle Proceeds to Go Towards a Water Bottle Filling Station

Keep Hudson Beautiful water bottles are now available for $12 at Destination Hudson. The City of Hudson and the Environmental Awareness Committee are selling these bottles to raise funds for the purchase of a water bottle filling station. 

When pu...

Private Fireworks Display 4/27

American Fireworks will hold its private Demo Night on Saturday, April 27 at dusk. A large number of traditional fireworks will be demonstrated. This event is not open to the public, but the fireworks will be visible from many areas of Hudson.

HPD Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 27

On Saturday, April 27, 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 17th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dan...

Akron Water Customers May Experience Decreased Pressure

Left Turn Lane Closure on SR 91 North April 29

Crews will be repairing a catch basin on the southwest corner of SR 91 and SR 303 on Monday, April 29. The left turn lane northbound on SR 91 will be closed and there will be no left hand turns northbound. The work is expected to take place between 9 a.m....

Ingleside Bridge Replacement Public Meeting May 1

Hudson is performing the design and environmental analysis for the Ingleside Drive Bridge, that will include removing and replacing the bridge over Brandywine Creek. An Open House will be held on May 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the City Municipal Se...

Get the Facts: Who Would Pay for Downtown Phase II?

Most of the investment in Downtown Phase II would be paid for by the developer. The developer will receive NO TAX ABATEMENTS for this project. 

Currently, the City has invested approximately $10 million in the cost to purchase the land, build a ne...

Hudson Police Issue Arrest Warrants for Car Theft Suspect

UPDATE: Robert J. Zumock, Jr. has been arrested.

On April 17, 2019 the Hudson Police Department issued arrest warrants for 32-year-old ROBERT J. ZUMOCK, JR of Streetsboro on the following charges:  Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Receiving Stolen ...

Economic Development Year in Review

During last night's Council Meeting, Economic Development Director Jim Stifler presented the economic development year in review.  Read the summary of the presentation here.  View the presentation by clicking on the #9 Discussion Item se...

Downtown Phase II: Traffic and Parking

Learn about the City’s plans to address traffic impacts in Downtown Phase II by watching the video below. More info: https://www.hudson.oh.us/1026/Traffic 

Barlow Road Closure Begins April 15

As part of the Annual Asphalt Program, a section of Barlow Road will be lowered, from Towbridge Drive to the Metro Bike Trail. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 15. Barlow Road will be closed for approximately 3 to 5 days from Terex Road to Towb...

Hydrant Flushing to Continue Through April 19

Hydrant flushing in Hudson will continue through Friday, April 19. Residents may notice discolored water for a short time during the flushing program. If your water is discolored, run it until it becomes clear. Even if water is discolored, it is safe to d...

Clock Tower Faces Refurbishing Begins April 15

What?

As part of the City’s clock tower maintenance plan, the clock faces will be refurbished beginning Monday, April 15. The faces of the clock are comprised of a plexiglass type of glass, wood framing, and cast-iron numerals. All these componen...

Get the Facts - What's the status of 94 Owen Brown?

The City has secured the right of first refusal for the one-acre 94 Owen Brown parcel as part of the agreement to purchase four acres, including Windstream's 100 Owen Brown building, which is now being demolished. The right of first refusal means Windstre...

Juuling Education Event to be Held for Parents

Hudson Community First is holding an information session for parents to learn about the dangers and addictive nature of e-cigarettes/Juuling. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 30 in the Hudson High School Media Center.

Schedule of Events:

6:30 - 7:00...

Hudson's Downtown Phase II Project

Want to know more about Downtown Phase II? Watch the video below that offers facts about the development to help educate and inform citizens about the project. For more information about Downtown Phase II, visit the project page.

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Hudson Named Global Top7 Intelligent Community by ICF

The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) named Hudson, Ohio a Top7 Intelligent Community of 2019. The global Top7 list includes communities from the United States, Canada, Australia, and Taiwan. One of these communities will be named the Intelligent Communit...

Annual Asphalt and Concrete Programs to Begin This Month

The annual Asphalt Resurfacing Program and Concrete Program are yearly projects that aim to improve roadways throughout the City.

The annual Concrete Program will begin on Monday April 1 at Hudson Fire Department. One lane will be closed on South Oviatt St...

SR 303 Entrance Ramp Closures to SR 8 Evening of 4/9

Road Construction Update from ODOT: Beginning on Tuesday evening, April 9, at 8 p.m. the ramps from SR 303 to SR 8 northbound and southbound will be closed through Wednesday morning, April 10 at 6 a.m. for pavement repairs. The detour will be Chi...

Where to Place Political Signs

With the primary election on May 7, political signs are popping up throughout the City. Hudson welcomes political signs, but they must be placed on private property (with the permission of the property owner) and not in the public right-of-way. Signs also...

Learn More About Housing Options in Downtown Phase II

With Hudson’s aging demographics, Downtown Phase II will offer housing styles for baby boomers who want to downsize and stay in Hudson and young professionals who like to live close to where they work. Town homes with first-floor masters, sidewa...

Velocity Broadband Isn't Just for Business Anymore

The City of Hudson has announced that additional addresses along the existing City-owned and operated fiber line are now eligible to sign up for Velocity Broadband internet and phone service. The goal of Velocity Broadband is to enable connectivity and co...

Recent Burglaries in Nearby Cities Involving Vacant Homes

The Hudson Police Department has become aware of a recent rash of burglaries involving vacant homes listed for sale. These burglaries have occurred in surrounding communities, including Stow, Bath, Richfield, and Akron. The burglars are stealing furnishin...

Leadership Hudson - Creating an Intelligent Community

Leadership Hudson educates individuals who live and work in Hudson about the city government, schools, businesses, and organizations that make up the community. Throughout its 17 years, Leadership Hudson classes have collaborated to make innovative additi...

Drug Safe Hudson - Creating an Intelligent Community

The Hudson Police Department, the Hudson Community Foundation, Hudson Community First, and Hudson High School students have co-created a broad and inclusive coalition called Drug Safe Hudson, taking efforts into their own hands to prevent drug abuse and a...

Statewide Tornado Drill is 3/20

Hudson will participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:50 a.m. as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. The drill is on a weather-permitting basis and the sirens will not be activated if threatening weather exists.

RAMCO - Creating an Intelligent Community

A few years ago, the City of Hudson and RAMCO Specialities, Inc. worked together to find a solution where this innovative company could stay and grow in Hudson. Fast forward to today and Hudson is home to RAMCO and its 165,000-square-foot state-of-the-art...

It's Sunshine Week

Throughout the year, the City of Hudson works diligently to provide public access to government records and information and to ensure that all meetings of deliberative bodies under its jurisdiction, and their committees, are fully announced and open to th...

HPP Recognized for Reliable Electric Service to the Community

Hudson Public Power has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2018. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association, a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned e...

Stormwater Open House is March 20

The City of Hudson encourages the public to attend an open house and share their thoughts regarding the proposed stormwater management design for the proposed Downtown Phase II development.

When: Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: Bar...

Ellsworth Meadows Gearing Up For Season With Improvements

Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club, owned and operated by the City of Hudson, made several improvements to the course last year that will enhance the golfing experience for golfers this season.

The newly redesigned 9th Hole opened last season to great reviews. Th...

Visit Us at the Hudson Community Expo March 16

We'll be at the Hudson Community Expo Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hudson High School! Stop by to chat with some of our Hudson Council members and Mayor Basil, find City department information, and visit our booths:

Hudson Police Department...

Hack18 - Creating an Intelligent Community

In 2018, the City of Hudson and the Burton D. Morgan Foundation held a civic Hackathon called Innovate Hudson: Hack18. This event, held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, brought together students from Hudson City Schools, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Acad...

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...

Spring forward! Time to test your smoke alarm batteries

Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend! On Sunday, March 10th at 2 a.m., clocks will spring forward one hour. In addition to remembering to change your clocks, this is a great time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms.

Did you know 3 out of 5 ho...

Owen Brown Street Closed Sunday

The Hudson Water Department will be replacing a water valve on Owen Brown Street between Lennox and Morse on Sunday, March 10. The road will be closed from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thank you for your patience during this necessary work.

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Seton Catholic School - Creating an Intelligent Community

Seton Catholic School, with a student body of approximately 420, has integrated extensive sustainability initiatives into its facilities and curriculum. The students at Seton Catholic are learning to be mindful of human impact on the planet and to think a...

Hudson Library - Creating an Intelligent Community

As a community leader, the Hudson Library & Historical Society promotes digital equality by introducing, educating, and empowering the community through the latest technological advancements. Learn about the multitude of programs and opportunities the...

Downtown Phase II will be on May 7 Election Ballot

City Council has authorized placing a ballot issue for an advisory vote on the May 7 primary election. Like the advisory election held for First & Main, this issue asks voters if the City should continue with development of Downtown Phase II.

The quest...

Hudson City Schools - Creating an Intelligent Community

Council Renews Preferred Hauler Contract with Republic Services

On February 19, City Council approved a new three-year contract with Republic Services as the City’s Preferred Trash and Recycling Hauler. The purpose of the Preferred Hauler Program is to offer quality services at lower prices to residents. Wit...

It's Pothole Season - Report It with Engage Hudson

The extreme changes in temperature plus the amount of rain throughout the last few weeks has taken a toll on Hudson’s roadways, and potholes have been popping up more often. Potholes can form in a matter of minutes due to the expansion and contr...

Sign Up for Rain Barrel Workshop March 16

The City and Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners are offering two Rain Barrel Workshop sessions at the Hudson Community Expo on Saturday, March 16! Learn how to make your own rain barrel, how to use it, and how it is a great way to conserve water. Participa...

Downtown Phase II Architectural Renderings Now Available

What will Downtown Phase II look like? Architectural renderings of Downtown Phase II are now on our website. These are conceptual drawings that will begin discussions toward finalizing the architecture of the project, which would go through City Council a...

State of the City 2019

On Wednesday, January 23, Hudson City Manager Jane Howington, Chief Innovation Officer Paul Leedham, Chief Economic Officer Jim Stifler, and Community Relations Manager Rhonda Kadish delivered the 2019 State of the City Address at the Hudson Chamber of Co...

Letter from the Council President on Downtown Phase II

Following is a letter from Council President Bill Wooldredge regarding Downtown Phase II.  To view the letter, click here.

October 24, 2018

To all Hudson residents and businesses:

     As Hudson City Council President, I s...

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...

Road Construction Updates 3/29/19

The annual Asphalt Resurfacing Program and Concrete Program are yearly projects that aim to improve roadways throughout the City.

The annual Concrete Program will begin on Monday, April 1 at Hudson Fire Department. One lane will be closed on South Oviatt S...