Lane Closure on SR 303 Near Oviatt Street Begins 8/4

On Wednesday, August 5 at 8:30 a.m., repair work will begin on a failing electrical vault on SR 303 near Oviatt Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in this area and two-way traffic will be maintained with flaggers. The work is anticipated to take ...

Senior Activities Remain On Hold

The Hudson Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) had a full schedule of activities for 2020 that were placed on hold due to COVID-19. All senior activities sponsored by the Senior Advisory Committee will remain on hold indefinitely.

The City of Hudson is reviewi...

SR 303 On Ramp to SR 8 North Closing August 3 for 90 Days

The SR 8 northbound on ramp from West Streetsboro Street will close beginning on Monday, August 3 for 90 days. During the first seven days of the closure, the detour will be Chittenden Road to Hines Hill Road to Dean Memorial Parkway to SR 8.

A temporary r...

City Explores Single-Hauler Concept

The Hudson Environmental Awareness Committee recently presented a report to City Council on their research into the concept of using a single trash hauler in Hudson. Council asked the EAC to work with City staff to develop a survey for residents to gather...

Parks Survey Results to be Used for Parks Master Plan

City Council and Park Board received the results of a survey revealing resident attitudes of how well Hudson Parks are fulfilling community needs along with their usage and opinions of park facilities. The ETC Institute, a market research firm, conducted ...

Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order and Travel Advisory

Statewide Mask Order

Today, Governor DeWine announced that beginning on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m., a statewide mask mandate will go into effect for citizens living in all 88 Ohio counties.   

All individuals in Ohio must wear facial ...

Charter Commissions Submits Charter Amendments for November 3, 2020 Ballot

HUDSON, OH (July 22, 2020) – The nine-member citizen Charter Review Commission has presented proposed amendments to the City’s Charter for consideration by voters at the General Election on November 3, 2020. The Commission also has rec...

Council Considers Sale of Boston Mills Road Property

HUDSON, OH (July 23, 2020) –Hudson City Council is considering the sale of City-owned property on Boston Mills Road. At Tuesday’s meeting, there was a first reading of legislation that would authorize entering into a purchase and sale ...

Clarification of Recent Ad in the Hudson Hub Times

A recent ad in the Hudson Hub Times which mentioned a group called the Hudson Environmental Council LLC, has generated some confusion. To clarify, the Hudson Environmental Council LLC is in no way affiliated with or supported by the Hudson Environmental A...

Download Engage Hudson App for Service Requests

Did you know you can use the Engage Hudson app to report issues (like potholes) to the City? The Engage Hudson app makes it easy for citizens to report service problems and request Hudson services.

With the free Engage Hudson mobile app and web tools, Huds...

Hudson Headlines - Things to Do in Hudson Summer 2020

We know summer is probably looking a lot different for everyone this year, so here are a few fun things you can do around Hudson while also staying safe! Try something new to liven up your summer.

• Hudson Parks
• Hudson Fairy Doors 
• Hudson Farmers Mark...

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) – At the July 7 Council meeting, 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 wou...

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.

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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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...