Council Meeting Highlights from January 18, 2022

Following is a summary of the January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to interview Community Television Advisory Committee applicants an...

Help Reduce the Impact of Salt on the Environment

If you're reaching for the deicing salt to make your driveway and sidewalks passable, review these tips so you can help reduce the impact of salt on the environment. Choose the right S.A.L.T.!

STUFF: Road salt (sodium chloride) only works above 15...

Keep Sidewalks Clear of Snow and Ice

Please remember that City Ordinance requires all residents to clear their walkways and sidewalks of snow and ice so pedestrians can walk safely throughout the community. Thank you for helping to ensure safe travel throughout Hudson! For more info, visit w...

Soil and Pavement Sampling Along SR 303 and Stow Road Week of January 17

Beginning the week of January 17, the City will be collecting pavement and soil samples along Stow Road and SR 303 in preparation for upcoming sidewalk projects. Sampling will take approximately four days to complete. One lane of traffic may be occupied b...

Council Workshop Highlights from January 11, 2022

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

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to interview Cemetery Board applicants and consider...

HPD Food and Gift Drive Generates Donations for Those in Need

The Hudson Police Department (HPD) 2021 Annual Holiday Food and Gift Drive was a great success, bringing in approximately 386 toys and $2,700 in gift cards that were donated to local people and children in need.   

In November, HPD began ...

Don't Fall for Utility Scams

Hudson Public Power (HPP) 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.

When legitimately contacted by the City of Hud...

Council Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions

City Council is currently accepting applications for openings on the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, Cemetery Board, the HCTV Advisory Committee, and Planning Commission. Please note that applicants for this round of Planning Commission appointments...

Hudson Named in Top 20 Safest Cities in Ohio!

The City of Hudson claimed the #12 spot in the Safest Cities in Ohio report by SafeWise!

The organization reviewed the most up-to-date FBI crime statistics data to come up with the Safest Cities in Ohio, 2021. View the methodology here.

Hudson is proud to b...

Council Meeting Highlights from January 4, 2022

Following is a summary of the January 4, 2022 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to interview applicants for the Environmental Awareness Committee.

M...

Early to Mid-January Senior Events Cancelled; Schedule to Resume Jan. 24

Please note that the Hudson Senior Network has cancelled most early and mid-January senior events. The regular schedule is expected to resume with the January 24 Movement Monday class. Please visit www.hudson.oh.us/Seniors for the event schedule and updat...

In-Person Public Meetings Week of January 3

Though City facilities remain closed this week, all public meetings will still be held in-person at Town Hall in accordance with the Ohio Sunshine Laws:

• Tonight: City Council Meeting | 6 p.m. (early start for interviews in executive session; regular order ...

A Look Back at Hudson for 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, we share a heartfelt thank you to the residents of Hudson, the volunteers who support the City, and to our City of Hudson staff. The list of projects and events completed in 2021 is plentiful. With the dedication of many people, ...

City Offices Closing Due to COVID Surge

Due to the surge in COVID cases, on Tuesday, December 28 all City facilities will be closed to the public until Monday, January 10, 2022. All meetings and events scheduled at Barlow Community Center and the community rooms in City Hall are cancelled until...

Show Us Hudson Through Your Eyes!

Whether it's spring, summer, fall, or winter, all seasons are beautiful in Hudson. We want to see YOUR favorite Hudson places throughout the seasons. Submit your photos at https://LetsTalk.hudson.oh.us/photos-of-hudson and you may see the...

Let It Snow!

Wintery weather is upon us this time of year which can make driving around Hudson and Northeast Ohio challenging. Read below for a few tips to help make your drive safer this winter. For more information, visit www.hudson.oh.us/SnowCommand. 

Click...

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 3 through January 28, 2022. Trees MUST be placed in the tree la...

Council Workshop Highlights from December 14, 2021

Following is a summary of the December 14, 2021 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

• Council entered executive session to interview applicants for Planning Commission.

Council Com...

UPDATE: Boil Alert Lifted

UPDATE 12/20/21 10:50 AM: The City of Stow has notified us that the boil alert that affected Stow Water and Akron Water customers south of Terex Road, including Hudson Drive, has been lifted. The water is now safe to drink.

Stow has issued a boil alert. &a...

HCTV Names Studio After Frank Youngwerth

Host and producer of Good Day in Hudson (GDH) since 2000, Frank Youngwerth has warmly welcomed hundreds of guests representing all aspects of the Hudson community. Each year his show has honored a Good Day in Hudson Citizen of the Year.

For the tireless ef...

We're Hiring!

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

Broadband IT Specialist

Are we a match?

• Are you a team player who proactively resolves issues?
• Can think critically and prioritize technical issues?
• Working knowledge of VLANs, routing, ...

Leaf Program Extended Through Week of December 13

The Residential Leaf Collection Program is being extended into the week of December 13 for a fourth and final round of pick-up due to inclement weather. To participate in the fourth and final pick-up, please read all the details below:

• For ALL quadrants: A...

Welcome to New Council Members!

At the December 7 City Council meeting, Mayor Craig A. Shubert swore in new At-Large City Councilmembers Chris Banweg and Karen Heater and returning At-Large Councilmember Nicole Kowalski. All three members will serve four-year terms on Hudson City Counci...

Council Meeting Highlights from December 7, 2021

Following is a summary of the December 7, 2021 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

In Memory of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

The Mayor asked for a moment of silence to honor those fallen and injured in t...

The Hudson Police Department Raises Over $3,000 for Charity

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 ...

12/10/21 Leaf Collection Update

12/10/21 UPDATE:

The Residential Leaf Collection Program is being extended into the week of December 13 for a fourth and final round of pick-up due to inclement weather. To participate in the fourth and final pick-up, please read all the details below:

• For...

Hudson Public Power Announces 2022 American Municipal Power Scholarship Program

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) has announced the availability of up to 10 $3,000 one-time scholarships available for graduating high school students.

Recipients will be announced in the spring for up to five Lyle B. Wright and up to five Richard H. G...

Recycle Old Holiday Lights This Season!

Broken lights? Burnt bulbs? Spread holiday cheer by helping the environment this year. Hudson’s Environmental Awareness Committee and select Hudson merchants are teaming up to host a Holiday Lights Recycling Drive from December 3 – January 7. Drop your ol...

Council Meeting Highlights from November 16, 2021

Following is a summary of the November 16, 2021 City Council Meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Honorary Resolution

• Resolution thanking Barbara VanBlarcum for her service to the community.

Special Recognition

• Specia...

New Tennis and Pickleball Courts Planned for Summer 2022

Dust off your rackets and paddles in preparation for a new Tennis and Pickleball Court Complex scheduled for construction at Barlow Farm Park in the summer of 2022!

As we move forward with these plans, the City wants your input on the project. Don&rsqu...

HFD is Looking for Volunteer Firefighters

We're looking for neighbors, not just heroes, to join our volunteer fire department. Make a difference in your community!

Are you ready to serve?

• Either residency within the City of Hudson or at least 32 hours per week of employment within the City.
• Minimum ...

Council Meeting and Workshop Highlights from November 9, 2021

HUDSON, OH (November 10, 2021) – Following is a summary of the November 9, 2021 City Council special Council Meeting and regular Workshop. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Proclamations

• Special Recognition of P...

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...

State Route 303 (Hayden to Stone Rd) Sidewalk Survey Work In Progress

Surveying is taking place on State Route 303 and Stow Road in preparation for upcoming sidewalk projects (SR 303 from N. Hayden to Stone Road and Stow Road from SR 303 to Hudson Springs Park). The surveyor will be working within the public right-of-way, s...

Join the Hudson Community in Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week November 8-14!

Hudson’s celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), November 8-14, returns for the eighth consecutive year! GEW is the world’s largest international celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch businesses that brin...

Hudson vs. Walsh Playoff Football Game Friday, November 5

The Hudson vs. Walsh playoff football game on Friday, November 5 will be LIVE on the Hudson Community TV Facebook page. Due to OHSAA regulations, the game cannot be broadcast live on the usual HCTV Community Channel 1021. The game will replay on ...

Hudson Seniors - We Want to Hear From You!

Are you a Hudson senior looking for fun and educational things to do? Our Hudson Senior Network wants your input as they plan their activities and events for 2022. The Hudson Senior Network is a group of caring volunteers who encourage social connections ...

November 2, 2021 Hudson Council At-Large Election Results

Congratulations to our re-elected At-Large City Council member Nicole Kowalski, and to our newly elected At-Large Council members Chris Banweg and Karen Heater! They will be sworn in on Tuesday, December 7 to begin their 4-year terms. They will join Ward ...

Summit County DOSSS Work on Norton Road

The Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services is performing repair work on Norton Road from Stow Road to 2487 Norton Road. This is a county repair and not City of Hudson work. The City will make sure all disturbed areas are restored.

Scam Alert!

Hudson residents have been receiving calls from scammers demanding the customer pay their electric bill immediately to avoid service shutoff. In one instance, a resident was contacted and the scammer demanded they pay their American Electric Power (AEP) b...

Council Workshop Highlights from October 26, 2021

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

Council Comments

•    The proposed Metro RTA Reimagine Plan would essentially...

Hudson vs. Lakeside Playoff Football Game Friday, October 29

The Hudson vs. Lakeside playoff football game on Friday, October 29 will be LIVE on the Hudson Community TV Facebook page. Due to OHSAA regulations, the game cannot be broadcast live on the usual HCTV Community Channel 1021. The game will replay&...

Hudson Police Share Holiday Spirit with Food and Gift Drive

A letter from Hudson Police Chief Perry Tabak:

The Hudson Police Department is bringing back the Holiday Food and Gift Drive! Beginning Monday, November 1, we will be issuing Holiday Food and Gift Drive vouchers in lieu of traffic tickets and typical writt...

City Seeks Comments on Middleton Road / Stow Road Sidewalk Plan

The City of Hudson is planning a new sidewalk project on Middleton Road from Valley View Road to High Point Park and on Stow Road from Middleton Road to the Twinsburg Township Corporate line. The project is being designed now and is scheduled to be constr...

City-wide Trick or Treat is Sunday, October 31

Hudson’s official date for Halloween trick or treating is October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Here are tips  from Safe Kids Worldwide to keep our trick or treaters safe this Halloween:

Akron Metro RTA Reimagine Metro Plan Will Eliminate Most Bus Stops in Hudson

HUDSON, OH (October 26, 2021) – The Akron Metro RTA’s new Reimagine Metro Transit Service Plan essentially eliminates all bus stops in Hudson except for those along SR 91. This plan would eliminate the current bus stops on Hudson Drive...

2021 Residential Leaf Collection Program Begins October 25

The City is currently prepping the leaf vacuums and trucks for the beginning of the 2021 Residential Leaf Collection Program! The program will begin on October 25 in the Northeast and Southwest quadrants. The Northwest and Southeast quadrants will have th...

HPD Collecting Unused and Expired Prescription Drugs October 23

On Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Hudson Police Department (HPD) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, un...

Council Meeting Highlights from October 19, 2021

HUDSON, OH (October 20, 2021) –Following is a summary of the October 19 City Council meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Public Hearings

• Ordinance amending Chapters 1201, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1213 and Append...

Let's Talk Hudson - We Want to Hear From You!

The City of Hudson has launched Let's Talk Hudson, a new online engagement site where you can contribute your ideas and feedback on City matters. This is an easy way for all residents to share their thoughts, concerns, or suggestions. Read the fu...

AMATS Warns About a New October Scare: Pedestrian Crashes

The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) has identified another October scare for those living in the Greater Akron area: pedestrian-related crashes.   The agency finds that these crashes spike during the month of October compared...

Public Meeting Scheduled for E. Streetsboro St. / Stow Rd. Sidewalk Plan

The City of Hudson is planning a new sidewalk project along E. Streetsboro St. (Hayden Pkwy. to Stone Rd.) and along Stow Rd. (E. Streetsboro St. to Hudson Springs Park). The projects are being designed now and are scheduled to be constructed in 2023 and ...

Council Workshop Highlights from October 12, 2021

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

Executive Session

Council entered executive session to consider a personnel matter concerning the appointment of a public employ...

Say Hello to ALICE!

The next time you stop in City Hall, be sure to say hello to ALICE, the City’s new virtual receptionist located in the vestibule at the front entrance. ALICE is a virtual visitor greeting system that allows you to connect with the person or depa...

Second Public Open House on Fairmount Properties Proposed Phase 2 is October 21

Were you unable to attend the first Public Open House about Fairmount Properties' Downtown Phase 2 proposal? The next in-person opportunity to give your feedback about the proposal is October 21. Fairmount Properties has proposed a new, larger He...

Council Meeting Highlights from October 5, 2021

HUDSON, OH (October 6, 2021) – Following is a summary of the October 5 City Council meeting. To watch the meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

Council entered executive session to consider a personnel matter c...

Barlow Road Sidewalk Construction Began This Week

The construction of the Barlow Road Sidewalk Improvement Project located on the north side of the road, between Nicholson Dr. and Darrow Rd., began this week.

The contractor will be closing Barlow Road to east bound traffic only beginning Monday, October 1...

We Want to Hear From You!

The City of Hudson has launched Let’s Talk Hudson, a new online engagement site where you can contribute your ideas and feedback on City matters. We will listen to what you say, take your opinions into account, and report back to you on how comm...

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 September 21, 2021

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

Public Hearings

• A public hearing was held about an ordinance amending sections of the Land Development Code....

First Public Open House on Fairmount Properties Downtown Proposal is September 29

Fairmount Properties has proposed a new, larger Heinen's and housing for the Downtown Phase 2 area, and we want to hear what YOU think about their proposed plan!

The first Public Open House is:

Wednesday, September 29 | 7 p.m.City Hall Community Ro...

SR 91 North Turn Lane Project is Nearly Done!

The reconstruction of the northern portion of SR 91 / Darrow Road is nearly completed! The project began in the spring of 2021 and is currently receiving its final coat of asphalt, pavement striping, and cleanup over the next few weeks. It is expected to ...

Council Workshop Highlights from September 14, 2021

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

Council Comments

• Planning Commission Update. The American Fireworks proposed text amendment was tabled to a...

Joint Release from Hudson Police and the Summit County Prosecutor's Office

AKRON, Ohio (Friday, September 17, 2021) – Following the Hudson Board of Education meeting on September 13, 2021, the Hudson Police Department was made aware of allegations of child pornography within the school district made by Hudson Mayor Cra...

Fairmount Properties Proposed New, Larger Heinen's and Housing Downtown

HUDSON, OH (September 16, 2021) – At the September 14 City Council Workshop, Fairmount Properties presented a preliminary conceptual plan for a new, larger Heinen’s and quad villas (similar to Villas of Hudson) and lower density town h...

Paving of SR 91 North Turn Lane Project Area Begins 9/20

SR 91 North Turn Lane Project Update

Over the past two weeks, the contractor has completed all driveways along the west side of the project and started final grading, seeding, and mulching in all areas of the project.  Over the next two weeks, the...

City Staff and Visitors Asked to Wear Masks Indoors in City Public Buildings

HUDSON, OH (August 6, 2021) In response to recent Mask Advisories issued by the CDC and Summit County Public Health, the Hudson City Manager is strongly recommending all City employees and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks while in Ci...

CDC, Summit Co. Recommend Wearing Masks Indoors

As of Tuesday, July 27, 2021 the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that everyone including fully vaccinated individuals wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas with high COVID transmission. This update is necessary to...

Surveying for Sidewalks Begins Along Middleton and Stow

Surveying in preparation for sidewalk projects in the next few years along Middleton Road (from Valley View to I-480 bridge) and Stow Road (from Middleton Road intersection to the I-480 bridge) has begun. Residents may see white and pink survey markers in...

Car Thefts Reported in Cheshire Area

UPDATE 7/9/21: Follow up information for June 26th Auto Thefts from Hudson

• The Hudson Police Department is currently working with several area law enforcement agencies as well as the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Probation Department to identify and/or intervie...

Open House for Upcoming Partial Bridge Replacement Project;

Public Information Meeting

The Ohio Department of Transportation and City of Hudson will be holding an open house public meeting about the partial bridge replacement project on S. Main Street just south of Yours Truly. The open house will be held at the Ba...

Council Workshop Summary 2-23-2021

HUDSON, OH (February 24, 2021) –Following is a summary of Tuesday’s City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit https://www.hudson.oh.us/814/Council-Agendas-Minutes-Videos.  

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Western Reserve Land Cons...

Refrain from Gathering in Large Groups to Watch the Super Bowl

[Akron, OH] – Summit County will remain Level 3/Red for the Public Health Advisory System this week.  As a result Summit County Public Health would like to remind Summit County residents to exercise caution when deciding to participate ...

City Manager Update to Council 1/29/2021

City Manager Update to Council

To:       City Council and Mayor

From:  Jane Howington, City Manager

Re:       January 29, 2021 Update to Council

Good day to you.

As we move into February, several i...

Council Workshop Highlights from January 26, 2021

HUDSON, OH (January 28, 2021) – Following is a summary of the Tuesday, January 26 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Correspondence and Council Comments

• Sunshine Week. Council announced...

Council Meeting Summary for January 19, 2021

HUDSON, OH (January 21, 2021) – Following is a summary of the January 19 City Council meeting. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings. 

Executive Session

Council went into executive session to consider applicants ...