Special Council Meeting & Workshop Highlights from January 24, 2023

HUDSON, OH (January 25, 2023) – Following is a summary of the Tuesday, January 24 City Council Special Meeting and Workshop. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Special Council Meeting

Executive Session

• Council entered execu...

Hudson Water Customers Will See Increase in Bill

Hudson Water Customers Will See Rate Increase in This Month’s Bill

In this month’s billing, Hudson Water customers will see the water rate increase approved by City Council in December of last year.  Hudson water rates have not been increased in n...

Save the Date: State of the City Address is February 23

You're invited to attend the State of the City Address presented by City Manager Thomas Sheridan on February 23 at the Hudson Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting. Non-chamber members are encouraged and welcome to attend! Details and reg...

City Council Meeting Highlights from January 17, 2023 (Revised)

Following is a summary of the January 17, 2023, City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/Jan17Meeting. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to interview applicants for boards and commissions.

Proclamations

• Sp...

Two Hudson Businesses Highlighted as Largest NE Ohio Employers

Did you know that two businesses headquartered in Hudson were included in Crain’s List of 100 Largest Northeast Ohio Employers? Clocking in at number 72 and number 74 were Diebold Nixdorf, Inc. and JOANN Inc. Learn more about each of these businesses and ...

Hudson Headlines - Snow and Ice Control

When winter weather hits, Hudson's Snow Team is always prepped and ready to clear the roads to keep our residents and those traveling through Hudson safe. Let's review how we handle snow events! Watch the video below.

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Metro RTA Change to Go Into Effect June 4; Share Your Thoughts

In 2021 and 2022, METRO conducted two rounds of outreach with the public and stakeholders on the Reimagined Network, refining the design after each round.  Now, METRO is preparing to implement the first changes on June 4, 2023. Learn more about t...

Hudson Ward 4 Councilwoman Resigns; Council Accepting Applications

HUDSON, OH (January 18, 2023) - At the January 17, 2023 City Council Meeting, Ward 4 Councilwoman Beth Bigham announced her resignation from Council, effective following the meeting. Councilwoman Bigham served on City Council for more than 6 years and has...

We're Hiring - Construction Technician

The City of Hudson is accepting applications for the following positions:

Construction Technician$23.70 - $37.65 per hour (depending upon qualifications)

This position performs basic engineering support, inspection, and field work for construction and maint...

Council Workshop Highlights from January 10, 2023

Following is a summary of the Tuesday, January 10, 2023 City Council Workshop. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to interview applicants for boards & commissions.

Cor...

Five Hudson Businesses Featured on 2022 Weatherhead 100

The City of Hudson Office of Economic Development is thrilled to celebrate the recognition of five businesses headquartered here in Hudson on the Weatherhead 100 list for 2022. The Weatherhead list recognizes the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohi...

Help Prevent Crimes of Opportunity by Following These HPD Tips

Hudson is a safe city. However, no community is immune from crime. You can help make Hudson even safer and prevent crimes of opportunity. Following these tips will help SHIELD you from becoming a victim by making the criminals job harder.

How Hudson Reside...

Overnight Fire on Hudson Drive Claims One Life

HUDSON, OH (December 28, 2022) – The Hudson Fire Department fought a fire on Hudson Drive last night in the overnight hours which claimed the life of a 76-year-old male.

At 21:57 hours, HFD received a call about the smell of burning plastic several blocks ...

EAC Meeting Moved to January 23

The January Environmental Awareness Committee meeting has been rescheduled from Thursday, January 5 to Monday, January 23 due to a known lack of quorum. Learn more about the EAC here.

SR 91 South Widening Project Update

As you may have noticed, the contractor for the SR 91 South Widening Project has shifted traffic onto the new pavement section along the east side of the road. Vehicles are no longer utilizing the temporary pavement along the west side of the road.

Traffic...

Plan Ahead for Winter Weather

When the weather outside is frightful, Hudson's Snow Team is prepared. Are you? Learn the best ways to be prepared for winter weather and where to get information directly from our Snow Command.

Keep Up-to-Date and Be Prepared! Here's How...

Recycle Your Christmas Tree with the Merry Mulch Program

With Hudson's Merry Mulch Program, residents can set their live Christmas trees by the curb for the City to pick up and process into a natural mulch product. The program runs January 2 through January 27, 2022. Trees MUST be placed in the tree lawn area (...

Trash / Recycling is On Schedule Week of 12/26

Due to the Christmas and New Year's holidays falling on weekends this year, the trash and recycling pick up schedules will remain the same as usual. Visit www.hudson.oh.us/TrashRecycling to check your pickup day.

Special Council Meeting Scheduled for December 28

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Public comments will be accepted during the Public Comments portion of the agenda. View the agenda here... 

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A Letter from Mayor Jeffrey L. Anzevino

From Hudson Mayor Jeffrey L. Anzevino regarding the Tuesday, December 20, 2022 City Council Meeting:

As many know, the regularly scheduled, Dec. 20, 2022 Hudson City Council meeting was adjourned promptly after the Roll Call and with only 2 Council members...

Cardboard Recycling Bins on Georgetown Rd. Temporarily Closed

The River Valley cardboard recycling bins located at the Public Works Department (1769 Georgetown Road) are temporarily closed until further notice. The bins are currently full and the hauler that services them is unable to provide an estimated date for p...

Vendors Needed for 2023 Earth Day Celebration

Calling all environmentally conscious vendors! Hudson’s Environmental Awareness Committee is hosting the second annual Earth Day Celebration at City Hall on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The committee is seeking non-profit and for-profit vendors who can provi...

Frosty 5 and Mistletoe Mile Rescheduled for New Year's Eve

Due to the coming winter storm with the wind chill predicted to be below zero, the Frosty 5 and Mistletoe Mile have been rescheduled for Saturday, December 31. Start times remain the same: Mistletoe Mile at 8 a.m. & Frosty 5 at 8:30 a.m. Registration ...

Hudson Clock Tower Back to Keeping Time

Good news! The Hudson Clock Tower repairs are now complete and the clock is ticking away! Adjustments may be needed from time to time as we dial it in, but our historic clock is currently keeping time.

Council Workshop Highlights From December 13, 2022

Following is a summary of the December 13 City Council Workshop. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council thanked all the volunteers and staff who helped make the weekend Christkindlma...

HPD Raises $3500 for Charity During No Shave November

No Shave November began as an effort by the Hudson Police Department to raise cancer awareness by embracing the hair that many cancer patients lose during treatment. This year, the Hudson Police Department (HPD) put down their razors and raised money for ...

McDowell Kindergarteners Donate to HPD Holiday Food and Gift Drive

Kindergartners from McDowell Early Learning School prove the season of giving is for all ages. As part of a "Be Kind Like Bradley" project, students of Miss Kate Thomas collected donations and loaded two police cruisers full of toys for the Huds...

Council Meeting Highlights from December 6, 2022

Following is a summary of the December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Honorary Resolution

• Resolution thanking Mr. Jim Stifler for six years of service to the community.

Public Comments

• Two ...

Hudson Develops Urban Coyote Management Plan

Hudson City Council asked staff to develop an Urban Coyote Management Plan in response to increased concerns about coyotes in Hudson. The plan, initially prepared by Geoff Westerfield of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and cu...

Latest Leaf Collection Program Updates

12/9/22 Update

The Residential Leaf Collection Program’s third and final round of pick up throughout the entire City is complete. Crews also did an extra pass to make sure everything was collected. The leaf vacuum trailers are now stored for the ...

Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against Franchise Fees

OHIO SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST FRANCHISE FEES FROM STREAMING SERVICES

In a case stemming from Maple Heights, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled this week that Netflix and Hulu do not owe local government franchise fees because the streaming services do not ins...

Greater Akron Area Surveying a Path to Safe Streets for All

The Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Taskforce of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) is seeking public input as it prepares an action plan for the Greater Akron area.  The plan will identify common causes of fatal and serious cra...

What Do Snow Emergency Levels Mean?

Winter weather has already visited Ohio, with more undoubtedly on its way. When winter weather is severe and travel becomes dangerous, the Summit County Sheriff can declare a snow emergency and close the roads or limit travel within their jurisdiction for...

Don't Fall for Utility Scams

Hudson Public Power and Hudson Water customers have been receiving calls from scammers demanding the customer pay their bill immediately on the phone to avoid service shutoff. These calls are not from the City of Hudson.

Current Scam

The scam caller tells t...

Council Workshop Highlights from November 22, 2022

Following is a summary of the November 22, 2022, City Council Workshop. To watch the workshop, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council thanked Economic Growth Board and complimented the success of...

Council Workshop and Meeting Highlights from November 15, 2022

Following is a summary of the November 15, 2022, City Council Workshop and Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

City Council Workshop

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council thanked residents for voting ...

Hudson Headlines - Recycle Right

Did you know that when a load of recyclables is contaminated, the whole load is likely to end up in a land fill? Emily, our staff liaison to our Environmental Awareness Committee, shares some recycling best practices to make sure your recycling efforts do...

Recycling Opportunities in Hudson

The City and Environmental Awareness Committee (EAC) continue to provide recycling education and promote recycling initiatives.  Here are some of the recent programs to encourage recycling.

Have you noticed a new, fenced bin behind the Shell gas s...

Council Holds Public Hearing on Water Rates

HUDSON, OH (November 10, 2022) – On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 7:30 pm, Hudson City Council will hold a public hearing on legislation which would adjust water rates based on a recent Water Rate Study. Hudson water rates have not been increas...

Council Meeting Highlights from November 1, 2022

Following is a summary of November 1, 2022, City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Public Comments

• In reference to the legislation for Guidelines for renting space at City facilities, several citizens com...

Council Workshop Highlights from October 25, 2022

Following is a summary of October 25, 2022, City Council Workshop. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council mentioned citizen concerns about speeding on Victoria Parkway. Police instal...

City Issues RFP for Fiber to Home Public-Private Partnership

HUDSON, OH (October 18, 2022) – The City of Hudson is exploring opportunities for a Public-Private Partnership to provide access to high-speed fiber internet for Hudson residents at no direct cost to the City. To investigate these opportunities ...

Council Workshop Highlights from October 11, 2022

Following is a summary of the October 11, 2022, City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council thanked Hudson Safety Forces for the job they did with the...

Be a Hero! Join Hudson EMS!

Be a Hero. Join Hudson EMS

HUDSON, OH (October 8, 2022) – Hudson EMS is hiring paramedics! Join our great EMS team that averages 2,400 calls a year. Hudson runs three ALS squads out of a single centralized station that is shared with the Hudson F...

Council Meeting Highlights from October 4, 2022

Following is a summary of Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee.

Proclamation

• Recognition ...

Hudson City Council Appoints Thomas Sheridan as City Manager

Hudson City Council voted unanimously to appoint Thomas Sheridan as Hudson City Manager at the October 4, 2022, Council Meeting. Thom has been Interim City Manager since March of 2022. The selection was made after a nationwide search for candidates for th...

Council Workshop Highlights from September 27, 2022

Following is a summary of Tuesday’s City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Recognition of Visitors from Landsberg, Germany

• Council recognized visitors from Landsberg, Germany’s City Council. Landsbe...

Council Meeting Highlights from September 20, 2022

Following is a summary of Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Proclamation

Special Recognition for Constitution Week 2022.

Public Comments

• None. 

 Correspondence and Coun...

Council Workshop Highlights from September 13, 2022

Following is a summary of the September 13, 2022, City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings.

Correspondence and Council Comments

• At this week’s Planning Commission meeting it reviewed a conditional use for Laurel...

South Main St. Widening Project Begins this Week

The SR 91 South Widening project between Stoney Hill Drive and Barlow Road will be starting today. Two-way traffic along SR 91 will be maintained during the project. Here’s a project timeline.

• Week of September 12.  Se...

Council Meeting Highlights from September 6, 2022

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Council Workshop Highlights from August 23, 2022

Following is a summary of Tuesday’s City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council thanked Hudson Public Works and Hudson Public Power for the work removing and r...

Council Meeting Highlights from August 16, 2022

Following is a summary of the August 16, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings.  

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to review applicants for the Park Board.

Public Comments

• None.&n...

Council Workshop Highlights from August 9, 2022

Following is a summary the Tuesday, August 9, 2022 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council thanked Friends of Hudson Parks and organizers for the successfu...

Council Meeting Highlights from August 2, 2022

Following is a summary of the Tuesday August 2, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee.

Proclamation

• S...

Council Workshop Highlights from July 26, 2022

Following is a summary of the Tuesday, July 26, 2022 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council thanked City staff for completing the lighting project under t...

Council Meeting Highlights from July 19, 2022

Following is a summary of Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to discuss the purchase and sale of public property.

Public Comments

• Resi...

Council Workshop Highlights from July 12, 2022

Following is a summary of the Tuesday, July 12, 2022 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• None.

Discussion Items

• Local Media Strategy. Staff presented communicati...

Council Meeting Highlights from June 21, 2022

Following is a summary of the June 21, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to interview an applicant for the position of City Manager

Proclamatio...

Council Workshop Highlights from June 14, 2022

Following is a summary of the Tuesday, June 14, 2022 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

Council entered executive session to interview an applicant for the position of City Man...

Council Meeting Highlights from June 7, 2022

Following is a summary of the June 7, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to interview an applicant for the position of City Manager.

Proclamatio...

Council Workshop Highlights from May 24, 2022

Following is a summary of the Tuesday, May 24, 2022 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to interview applicants for boards and commissions.

Corr...

Council Meeting Highlights from May 17, 2022

Following is a summary of the May 17, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Proclamation

• Special Recognition for Poppy Days. Mayor Anzevino proclaimed May 20th and May 21st as Poppy Days in Hudson, ...

Council Workshop Highlights from May 10, 2022

Following is a summary of the Tuesday, May 10, 2022 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council asked that a discussion about the Owen Brown Street underpass b...

City Council Meeting Highlights from May 3, 2022

Following is a summary of the May 3, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Proclamation

• Mayor Anzevino proclaimed May 1, 2022, as “Lemonade Day” in Hudson, recognizing Seton Catholic School’s partic...

Council Workshop Highlights from April 26, 2022

Following is a summary of the Tuesday, April 26, 2022 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Council thanked all those who were involved in making the City’s Eart...

Council Meeting Highlights from April 19, 2022

Following is a summary of the April 19, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings.

Recognition of Mayor Anzevino

• To meet the time requirement required by the City Charter for appointment of a Mayor, Jeff Anzevino ...

Council Special Meeting and Workshop Highlights from April 12, 2022

Following is a summary of the April 12, 2022 City Council Special Meeting and Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Special Meeting

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to discuss the employment o...

Council Meeting Highlights from April 5, 2022

Following is a summary of the April 5, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive to interview applicants for boards and commissions.

Appointment of Clerk of Co...

City Council Special Meeting and Workshop Highlights from March 22, 2022

Following is a summary of the March 22 City Council Special Meeting and Workshop. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings.

Special Meeting

Executive Session

Council entered executive session to interview applicants for various Boards &...

Council Workshop Highlights from March 8, 2022

Following is a summary of the March 8, 2022 City Council Workshop. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session 

Council entered executive session to consider applicants for boards and commissions.&nbs...

City Council Meeting Highlights from March 1, 2022

Following is a summary of the March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Proclamation

• Special Recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
• Special Recognition proclaiming the w...

City Council Special Meeting and Workshop Highlights from February 22, 2022

Following is a summary of the February 22, 2022 City Council Special Meeting and Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Special Meeting

• Council appointed Thomas Sheridan as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore.

Public Co...

Council Meeting Highlights from February 15, 2022

Following is a summary of the February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Public Comments

• A number of individuals spoke against Council’s legislation that was on last week’s agenda regarding ...

Council Meeting Highlights from February 1, 2022

Following is a summary of the February 1, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Honorary Resolution

• Resolution honoring Kent State University School of Emerging Media & Technology (EMAT), HCTV, ...

City of Hudson 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 $4.05 per Mcf rate has been set for gas consumed for the November 2021 through October ...

Council Meeting Highlights from December 28, 2022

Following is a summary of the December 28, 2022, Special Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Approval of the Minutes

• A Council member made a motion to add the following statements to the December 6 Council ...

City Council Meeting Highlight from March 15, 2022

Following is a summary of the March 15, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Public Comments

• No public comments.

Council Comments

• A Council member mentioned they received an email from a residen...

Project Update 1/29/2021

Over the past two weeks the contractor has continued to install storm sewers and headwalls and completed concrete trench repairs at Herrick Park Drive and Hines Hill Road.   Also, Hudson Public Power installed temporary street lights at the inter...

Project Update 11/20/2020

Over the past two weeks the contractor has installed drainage/storm sewer work along entire project corridor.  Waterline items have been completed except for two service connections.  Over the next two weeks the contractor will be instal...

Welcome to The Hudson Commons: Good News We Have in Common!

Welcome to our new series - The Hudson Commons: Good News We Have in Common! Here you will find some good news about City of Hudson projects, events, initiatives, and other happenings every week. Check back here on Mondays for new stories, or check the Hu...