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) – Last night, 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 would allow customers ...

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 is going 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 prepa...

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...

Council Passes Resolution Condemning Racism

Last night, Hudson City Council passed a resolution condemning racism and encouraging a commitment to fair and equal treatment for all.

The resolution, forwarded by Council member Kate Schlademan - Ward 1, states that racism and hate have no place in Hudso...

Hudson Police Chief Issues Statement on Community Policing Policies and Training

Hudson Police Chief Perry Tabak has issued a statement on policing practices currently in place in Hudson. HPD strives for high community policing standards and for many years its policies have included:

• HPD does not train in or authorize the use of caroti...

At-Large Council Members Seek Resident Input on Connectivity in Hudson

At-large City Council members Bill Wooldredge and Hal DeSaussure are seeking residents who are interested in pedestrian and bicycle travel in Hudson to attend an input session on July 9. This resident input session will help review and update the current ...

Ward 1 Residents Needed for Input on Connectivity in Hudson

Ward 1 City Council member Kate Schlademan is seeking residents who live in Ward 1 and are interested in pedestrian and bicycle travel in Hudson to attend an input session on July 1. This resident input session will help review and update the current City...

Solicitor's Permit Process Resumes

HUDSON, OH (June 8, 2020) – Due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent State of Ohio Stay-at-Home order, the Hudson Police Department suspended the solicitor permitting program. The process for releasing new permits has been resumed. With pu...

Hines Hill, Twinsburg Road, & Stow Road Railroad Crossings to Close for Rail Work

HUDSON, OH (June 8, 2020) – Norfolk Southern Railroad has notified the City that it will be starting a Southern Rail Replacement Project beginning next week which will include closures of the Stow Road, Hines Hill Road, and Twinsburg Road crossi...

City of Hudson Public Spaces and Facilities Update

The City of Hudson continues to reopen facilities as allowed by the State of Ohio and Summit County Public Health. Here is the latest update:

• Hudson City Parks playgrounds and restrooms will open on or before the morning of Saturday, June 13, 2020. Restroo...

Council Approves Outdoor Dining

HUDSON, OH (June 4, 2020) – At Tuesday’s Council Meeting, Hudson City Council approved legislation permitting downtown restaurants to apply for a license agreement that would allow outdoor patio dining on public rights of way. Restaura...

Stay Connected with the City of Hudson

The City of Hudson utilizes multiple communication channels to reach and inform its residents. Here are several ways you can find information about City of Hudson news, City Council updates, projects, emergency alerts, construction, and more.

Social Media ...

Accelerated Road Resurfacing Program Underway

HUDSON, OH (June 4, 2020) – The City’s accelerated road resurfacing program is underway, and motorists will see improvements to Middleton Road, Ravenna Street, and W. Prospect Street.

Last year, Hudson City Council approved increased ex...

Park Trails Update 6/4/20

Hudson to Create Pollinator Meadow at Darrow Road Park

HUDSON, OH (June 2, 2020) – The City of Hudson Parks Department, Hudson Park Board, Friends of Hudson Parks, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service – Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program are collaborating to create a Pollinator Meadow ...

A Message from Police Chief Tabak

Online Meetings to Continue Through June

Hudson Named in Top 20 Safest Cities in Ohio!

The City of Hudson claimed the #11 spot in the Safest Cities in Ohio report by SafeWise!

The organization reviewed the most up-to-date FBI crime data and population data to come up with the Safest Cities in Ohio, 2020.

Hudson is proud to be the home of a sa...

Hudson Parks Facilities Update 5/29/20

The City of Hudson has been in the midst of the reopening process these last couple weeks. The Parks baseball fields are open and ready for play, Hudson Parks trails are open, and Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club is fully open, with the exception of indoor din...

Council Discusses Outdoor Dining and a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

HUDSON, OH (May 27, 2020) – At Tuesday’s Council Workshop, Hudson City Council discussed creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in downtown Hudson to support merchants during the coronavirus pandemic. Creating a DORA wou...

Hudson Honored for Excellence by the Association of Government Accountants

Hudson is proud to announce that it was awarded the 2020 Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Certificate of Excellence in Citizen-Centric Reporting (CCR). AGA’s CCR initiative is intended to simplify communication between governments and...

Hudson Public Power Recognized for Excellence in Reliable Electric Service

Hudson Public Power has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2019. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association, a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned e...

Public Spaces and Facilities Update

The City of Hudson is working towards opening up more of Hudson’s public facilities as quickly as possible while also staying within the State of Ohio’s guidelines. While utilizing the City’s public facilities, please make su...

City Council Calls for Special Election to Fill Open At-Large Council Seat

At the May 19 Council meeting, Hudson City Council was unable to make an appointment to fill Dr. Williams’ At-Large Council position. Council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare a Resolution for action at the June 2, 2020 me...

City Council Workshop Highlights from May 12 Meeting

HUDSON, OH (May 13, 2020) – At the May 12 workshop meeting, City Council considered measures to help local businesses and railroad quiet zones.

Hudson City Council continues to explore ways to help businesses during the coronavirus crisis. Counci...

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...

Council Explores Support for Businesses through a Moratorium on Aspects of the LDC

HUDSON, OH (May 6, 2020) – During the May 5 Council meeting, Council discussed staff recommendations for potentially relaxing some Land Development Code requirements to help businesses as they reopen during the COVID-19 crisis.

Based on the discu...

Council Discusses Small Business Recovery Loan Program to Support Merchants

HUDSON, OH (May 6, 2020) – On Tuesday, Hudson City Council continued a discussion about creating a Small Business Recovery Loan program to support merchants as they begin to reopen.

The Recovery Loan Program would commit $300,000 toward a two-par...

Council Discusses Moving Forward with Connectivity Plan Updates

HUDSON, OH (May 6, 2020) – At the May 5 Council meeting, Hudson City Council discussed creating a sub-committee to move forward on reviewing and updating the current City-wide Connectivity Plan. Council members emphasized the need for residents ...

Council Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions

City Council is currently accepting applications for openings on the Architectural and Historic Board of Review, Park Board, and Tree Commission. Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 22.

Architectural and Historic Board of Review (AHBR)

The AHB...

City Announces Special Events Cancellations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current mass gathering restrictions by the State of Ohio Stay At Home Order, the City together with the many special event organizers have made the difficult decision to cancel all special events on public property in ...

SR 8 Construction Update

Here is an update on the SR 8 Project from the Ohio Department of Transportation:

• The Steels Corners on and off ramps are anticipated to open tomorrow, May 1. 
• Once the ramps at Steels Corners open, ODOT will close the Northbound ramps at Seasons R...

Council, Staff Discuss Budget and Expenses in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

HUDSON, OH (April 29, 2020) – Through a combination of pro-active measures, careful monitoring, and a phased approach, Hudson City government is keeping up with anticipated financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the April 28, 2020 Worksh...

Governor Mike DeWine Announces Beginning of Reopening Plans

Soft Recycling Program Resumes Monday, April 27

The City’s soft recycling program in partnership with Simple Recycling that was previously scheduled to begin March 23 will resume on Monday, April 27. Soft recycling items should be placed in your special orange bags and put out on the...

Republic Services to Reinstate Recycling, Bulk, and Yard Waste Services

Republic Services has notified the City that it will reinstate collection of recycling, and bulk and yard waste services in Hudson effective Monday, April 27, 2020. If you have any questions about this service change, please contact Republic Services dire...

Council Approves Small Business Utility Relief Program

On Tuesday, Hudson City Council approved a temporary Utility Relief Program for small businesses that are customers of Hudson-owned utilities (Hudson Public Power and Water). This program is intended to assist small businesses that have suffered significa...

Hudson is Ready to Help!

Hudson is filled with groups and individuals ready to help during the COVID-19 crisis. Many are making masks and other personal protective equipment, donating to local food banks, and watching out for their neighbors during this stressful time.

Signs promo...

Construction Projects Update

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, City Council and staff have continued to find ways to provide the same high level of City services that Hudson residents have come to rely on. Council is moving forward with key projects, such as the long-awaited Middleto...

Middleton Road Update

This week, Middleton Road, just east of SR 91, is being lowered due to a sight distance safety concern. Middleton Road is closed just east of Darrow Road in order to complete the safety improvement. The sight distance issue occurs when westbound Middleton...

Pavement Repairs on SR 91 April 20

Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, the City of Akron will have a paving contractor working on SR 91 in the north bound lane, from Middleton Rd. to the City limits, repairing the holes left from the bolt replacement project last year. Traffic will be...

Middleton Road Work to Begin April 20

Middleton Road will be closed just east of SR 91 beginning Monday, April 20 for 5 days in order to lower a 100-foot section of the roadway to remedy an unsafe sight distance condition. The contractor will have one crew working on the lowering, while the o...

Ellsworth Meadows to Reopen on Saturday, April 18

Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club will reopen on Saturday, April 18. We do ask that you abide by the following guidelines set in place for your safety. Please note that non-golfers utilizing the course for walking will no longer be permitted when the course reo...

Residential Trash & Recycling Services FAQ: COVID-19 Impacts

The City recently spoke to all the trash haulers that service Hudson to clarify each hauler’s service changes during the COVID-19 public health crisis. The info provided to us can be found here: www.hudson.oh.us/374/Trash-Recycling. If you have ...

Stow Road to be Closed at Railroad Crossing Beginning April 15

Stow Road in Hudson will be closed at the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing beginning Wednesday, April 15 for approximately two weeks, weather permitting. Norfolk Southern Railway will be replacing the roadway at the crossing during this time. Motorists,...

City Council Meeting Highlights 3/24/2020

HUDSON, OH (March 23, 2020) – Council held it’s first virtual Council Meeting tonight. Here are highlights from that meeting.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Police: We are limiting contact with public, and among staff. We have postponed some service...

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...

Hudson to Close Barlow Community Center & Community Rooms at City Hall

HUDSON, OH (March 12, 2020) – Effective immediately, the City of Hudson is closing Barlow Community Center and the community rooms available for rent in City Hall out of an abundance of caution due to the coronavirus. All activities scheduled fo...

Coronavirus Update from the City of Hudson 3/12/20

At this point, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Summit County or in Hudson, but the situation is changing daily.

Communication with our residents and businesses during this period is crucial. If a health emergency was to take place in Hudson,...

Boston Mills Road Waterline Loop Project Beings March 16

Highlights from the Council Workshop on March 11, 2020

HUDSON, OH (March 3, 2020) – At last night’s Workshop, Hudson City Council discussed several projects that will move forward for additional discussion at future meetings.  These included:

Economic Growth Board Update

Keith Curle...

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...

Construction to Begin Soon on Veterans Way Skate Park

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...

Hudson Named One of the Global Top7 Intelligent Communities by ICF

State of the City 2020

Hudson City Manager Jane Howington delivered the 2020 State of the City Address at the January 29, 2020 Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon. The City of Hudson ended 2019 with a strong economic and financial outlook, including a 9.4% increa...

2020 Census is Just Around the Corner

Once a decade, the U.S. government counts every resident in the United States. The count is mandated in the U.S. Constitution. Each home in all 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories will receive an invitation to respond to a short que...

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...

Solicitor's Permit Process Resumes

HUDSON, OH (June 8, 2020) – Due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent State of Ohio Stay-at-Home order, the Hudson Police Department suspended the solicitor permitting program. The process for releasing new permits has been resumed. With pu...

City of Hudson Public Spaces and Facilities Update

The City of Hudson continues to reopen facilities as allowed by the State of Ohio and Summit County Public Health. Here is the latest update:

• Hudson City Parks playgrounds and restrooms will open on or before the morning of Saturday, June 13, 2020. &nb...

Council Approves Outdoor Dining

HUDSON, OH (June 4, 2020) – At Tuesday’s Council Meeting, Hudson City Council approved legislation permitting downtown restaurants to apply for a license agreement that would allow outdoor patio dining on public rights of way. Restaura...

Park Trails Update 6/4/20

Online Meetings to Continue Through June

Council Discusses Outdoor Dining and a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

HUDSON, OH (May 27, 2020) – At Tuesday’s Council Workshop, Hudson City Council discussed creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in downtown Hudson to support merchants during the coronavirus pandemic. Creating a DORA wou...

Public Spaces and Facilities Update

The City of Hudson is working towards opening up more of Hudson’s public facilities as quickly as possible while also staying within the State of Ohio’s guidelines. While utilizing the City’s public facilities, please make su...

City Council Workshop Highlights from May 12 Meeting

HUDSON, OH (May 13, 2020) – At the May 12 workshop meeting, City Council considered measures to help local businesses and railroad quiet zones.

Hudson City Council continues to explore ways to help businesses during the coronavirus crisis. Counci...

Council Explores Support for Businesses through a Moratorium on Aspects of the LDC

HUDSON, OH (May 6, 2020) – During the May 5 Council meeting, Council discussed staff recommendations for potentially relaxing some Land Development Code requirements to help businesses as they reopen during the COVID-19 crisis.

Based on the discu...

Council Discusses Small Business Recovery Loan Program to Support Merchants

HUDSON, OH (May 6, 2020) – On Tuesday, Hudson City Council continued a discussion about creating a Small Business Recovery Loan program to support merchants as they begin to reopen.

The Recovery Loan Program would commit $300,000 toward a two-par...

Council Discusses Small Business Recovery Loan Program to Support Merchants

HUDSON, OH (May 6, 2020) – On Tuesday, Hudson City Council continued a discussion about creating a Small Business Recovery Loan program to support merchants as they begin to reopen.

The Recovery Loan Program would commit $300,000 toward a two-par...

Council, Staff Discuss Budget and Expenses in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

HUDSON, OH (April 29, 2020) – Through a combination of pro-active measures, careful monitoring, and a phased approach, Hudson City government is keeping up with anticipated financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the April 28, 2020 Worksh...

Governor Mike DeWine Announces Beginning of Reopening Plans

Residential Trash & Recycling Services FAQ: COVID-19 Impacts

The City recently spoke to all the trash haulers that service Hudson to clarify each hauler’s service changes during the COVID-19 public health crisis. The info provided to us can be found here: www.hudson.oh.us/374/Trash-Recycling. If you have ...

Ellsworth Meadows to Reopen on Saturday, April 18

Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club will reopen on Saturday, April 18. We do ask that you abide by the following guidelines set in place for your safety. Please note that non-golfers utilizing the course for walking will no longer be permitted when the course reo...

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...

Hudson to Close Barlow Community Center & Community Rooms at City Hall

HUDSON, OH (March 12, 2020) – Effective immediately, the City of Hudson is closing Barlow Community Center and the community rooms available for rent in City Hall out of an abundance of caution due to the coronavirus. All activities scheduled fo...

Coronavirus Update from the City of Hudson 3/12/20

At this point, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Summit County or in Hudson, but the situation is changing daily.

Communication with our residents and businesses during this period is crucial. If a health emergency was to take place in Hudson,...

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...

Online Meetings to Continue Through June

Council Discusses Outdoor Dining and a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

HUDSON, OH (May 27, 2020) – At Tuesday’s Council Workshop, Hudson City Council discussed creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in downtown Hudson to support merchants during the coronavirus pandemic. Creating a DORA wou...

City Council Workshop Highlights from May 12 Meeting

HUDSON, OH (May 13, 2020) – At the May 12 workshop meeting, City Council considered measures to help local businesses and railroad quiet zones.

Hudson City Council continues to explore ways to help businesses during the coronavirus crisis. Counci...

Council Explores Support for Businesses through a Moratorium on Aspects of the LDC

HUDSON, OH (May 6, 2020) – During the May 6 Council meeting, Council discussed staff recommendations for potentially relaxing some Land Development Code requirements to help businesses as they reopen during the COVID-19 crisis.

Based on the discu...

Council Discusses Moving Forward with Connectivity Plan Updates

HUDSON, OH (May 6, 2020) – At the May 6 Council meeting, Hudson City Council discussed creating a sub-committee to move forward on reviewing and updating the current City-wide Connectivity Plan. Council members emphasized the need for residents ...

Council, Staff Discuss Budget and Expenses in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

HUDSON, OH (April 29, 2020) – Through a combination of pro-active measures, careful monitoring, and a phased approach, Hudson City government is keeping up with anticipated financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the April 28, 2020 Worksh...

SR 8 Construction Update

Here is an update on the SR 8 Project from the Ohio Department of Transportation:

• The Steels Corners on and off ramps are anticipated to open tomorrow, May 1. 
• Once the ramps at Steels Corners open, ODOT will close the Northbound ramps at Seasons R...

Middleton Road Update

This week, Middleton Road, just east of SR 91, is being lowered due to a sight distance safety concern. Middleton Road is closed just east of Darrow Road in order to complete the safety improvement. The sight distance issue occurs when westbound Middleton...

Pavement Repairs on SR 91 April 20

Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, the City of Akron will have a paving contractor working on SR 91 in the north bound lane, from Middleton Rd. to the City limits, repairing the holes left from the bolt replacement project last year. Traffic will be...

Middleton Road Work to Begin April 20

Middleton Road will be closed just east of SR 91 beginning Monday, April 20 for 5 days in order to lower a 100-foot section of the roadway to remedy an unsafe sight distance condition. The contractor will have one crew working on the lowering, while the o...

Stow Road to be Closed at Railroad Crossing Beginning April 15

Stow Road in Hudson will be closed at the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing beginning Wednesday, April 15 for approximately two weeks, weather permitting. Norfolk Southern Railway will be replacing the roadway at the crossing during this time. Motorists,...

Boston Mills Road Waterline Loop Project Beings March 16

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...