Hudson Public Power Announces 2021 AMP Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors

Application information for the 2021 American Municipal Power (AMP) Lyle B. Wright Scholarship Program is now available through local high school guidance offices or the City of Hudson Community Relations Department. AMP has established this scholarship p...

Charges Filed in Fatal Crash

The investigation of the fatal crash on SR 303 has been completed and the driver has been charged. According to Police Chief Perry Tabak, “The investigation of any fatal accident is tragic and taken seriously, and this particular accident is even more tra...

COVID-19 Update: 21-Day Statewide Curfew

Governor DeWine announced Tuesday that the Ohio Department of Health will be issuing a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. statewide curfew beginning on Thursday, November 19. The curfew will be in effect for 21 days. Read the full Stay At Home Tonight Order and Stay At Ho...

County Executive and Health Commissioner Issue Stay At Home Advisory

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO - On Thursday, November 19, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Health Commissioner Donna Skoda issued a Stay At Home Health Advisory in response to a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

The advisor...

ICMA Finds No Basis for Alleged Ethics Violations by Hudson City Manager

HUDSON, OH (November 17, 2020) - Recently, the Committee on Professional Conduct (CPC) of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) concluded documentation submitted with a complaint from a group of Hudson citizens did not substantiate a...

Hudson Expands Bill Pay Options for HPP and Hudson Water Bills

The City of Hudson is pleased to announce the launch of its new online billing and payment service through Invoice Cloud, offering customers greater flexibility to view and pay their Hudson Public Power and Hudson Water bills. Additionally, customers will...

Take the Pledge to Recycle in Honor of America Recycles Day November 15

The City of Hudson’s Environmental Awareness Committee is encouraging all Hudson residents to make a meaningful difference today and throughout the year to reduce waste, recycle more, and recycle right to increase the collective impact on the en...

Hudson Firefighter Jeffrey Pellegrino is First American to Receive Canadian Order of the Red Cross

On October 28, 2020, Hudson Firefighter Jeffrey Pellegrino became the first American to be awarded the Canadian Order of the Red Cross, an honor that recognizes extraordinary people who have provided sustained outstanding humanitarian service both at home...

Now is the Time to Prune Your Oak Trees

Oak Wilt, a deadly vascular disease that attacks all species of oak trees, has been spotted in Hudson since 2019. To prevent the spread of Oak Wilt, oak trees should not be pruned during the summer months. Beginning November 1 through March 31, it is now ...

Council to Hold Special Workshop to Discuss Short-Term Rentals in Hudson

City Council will hold a special workshop via video conference and live stream on Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the regulation of short-term rentals in Hudson (such as rentals through Airbnb, VRBO, etc.). There will be an opportunity for r...

Join Us for a Toy Drive Benefiting Akron Children's Hospital October 29

Help make a child smile this Halloween by participating in our Drive-Thru Toy Drive benefiting Akron Children's Hospital! This Thursday, October 29 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., drive through the City Hall Parking Lot at 1140 Terex Road to drop off your dona...

Fall Hydrant Flushing Begins October 12

The City is conducting fall fire hydrant flushing throughout Hudson beginning October 12 through October 23. Fire hydrants are flushed twice a year to clear the lines of accumulation. Residents may notice discolored water for a short time during the flush...

Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Site in Summit County October 9 & 10

A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Akron on October 9th and 10th. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed; walk-ins and drive-ins accepted both days. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quanti...

Hudson Fire Department Receives Funding to Continue Fire Safe Seniors Program

Hudson Fire Department (HFD) recently received a $46,300 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant for the continuation of its Fire Safe Seniors Program. The grant, along with a $2,300 contribution from Hudson Fire Department, will be able to fund 150 additional s...

Downtown Phase II Financials - October 2, 2020

The City has received multiple requests for the costs associated with Downtown Phase II that have been paid thus far. To date, the City has spent $8,726,000 on the project which is now on hold pending Council’s discussion and decision on the scope and nat...

Hudson Trick-or-Treat is October 31

The City of Hudson will hold its annual citywide Halloween Trick-or-Treat on October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. We encourage children to wear masks, practice social distancing, and follow safety guidelines established by the State of Ohio. The best practice...

HPD Investigating Recent Vehicle Thefts and Thefts From Vehicles

The Hudson Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles that took place in the northwest area of the City during the early morning hours of September 20.

A group of suspects stole a total of five vehicles and rifle...

BCC Dam Improvements Live Public Webinar to be Held 9/24

The City of Hudson will be hosting the first of a number of live webinars that discusses the upcoming Barlow Community Center Dam Improvement Project. The first webinar will be held on Thursday, September 24 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Another session will be h...

City of Hudson Recognized for Performance Management Leadership

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has recognized the City of Hudson with a Certificate of Achievement in Performance Management for its commitment to a culture of data-driven decision-making, which includes comparative analysis, ...

Ellsworth Meadows Has Banner Year

In spite of a recent closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club is bringing in record revenues. After weeks of staying home and most sports activities cancelled, people flocked to Ellsworth Meadows when the State eased restrictions ...

Examining Trends Helps Plan for the Future

The City of Hudson proactively looks at current trends to help plan for the future of Hudson. Recently, the City formalized those trends in a Hudson Trends Report that has been published on the City’s website. This report is a snapshot in time, ...

Council to Discuss Future of Downtown Phase II Development at 9/22 Workshop

HUDSON, OH (September 16, 2020) – At the September 8 Hudson City Council Workshop, Fairmount Properties, developers of Downtown Phase I – First & Main, presented their vision for a mostly residential development on the land propose...

In-Person Council Meetings / Workshops to Resume 9/22

After holding Hudson City Council meetings and workshops remotely for months due to Coronavirus, Council will hold the 9/22 Council Workshop in-person at Town Hall.

Due to social distancing requirements, only 12 members of the public at a time will be allo...

UPDATED: Summit County Goes Back Down to Risk Level 1 / Yellow

UPDATE: Summit County is now Risk Level 1 / Yellow as of 9/17/20.

[Akron, OH] – Summit County Public Health was alerted this afternoon that Summit County has moved from Risk Level 2/ Orange into Risk Level 3/ Red in the Ohio Public Health Advisor...

HPD Recognized for Community Policing Efforts

The Hudson Police Department was recently named the September 2020 “Agency of the Month” for their outstanding community policing efforts by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation’s Commun...

SR 91 Turn Lane Project Underway

The SR 91 North Turn Lane Project construction is underway. The project is designed to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and provide better pedestrian and bicycle travel between Brandywine Drive and Middleton Road.

Improvements include left-turn l...

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...

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...

COVID-19 Update: 21-Day Statewide Curfew

Governor DeWine announced Tuesday that the Ohio Department of Health will be issuing a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. statewide curfew beginning on Thursday, November 19. The curfew will be in effect for 21 days. Read the full Stay At Home Tonight Order and Stay At Ho...

County Executive and Health Commissioner Issue Stay At Home Advisory

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO - On Thursday, November 19, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Health Commissioner Donna Skoda issued a Stay At Home Health Advisory in response to a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

The advisor...

Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Site in Summit County October 9 & 10

A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Akron on October 9th and 10th. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed; walk-ins and drive-ins accepted both days. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quanti...

In-Person Council Meetings / Workshops to Resume Next Week

After holding Hudson City Council meetings and workshops remotely for months due to Coronavirus, Council will hold next week’s Council Workshop in-person at Town Hall.

Due to social distancing requirements, only 12 members of the public at a time...

UPDATE: Summit County is now Risk Level 1 / Yellow as of 9/17/20

UPDATE: Summit County is now Risk Level 1 / Yellow as of 9/17/20.

[Akron, OH] – Summit County Public Health was alerted this afternoon that Summit County has moved from Risk Level 2/ Orange into Risk Level 3/ Red in the Ohio Public Health Advisor...

Downtown Phase II Financials - October 2, 2020

The City has received multiple requests for the costs associated with Downtown Phase II that have been paid thus far. To date, the City has spent $8,726,000 on the project which is now on hold pending Council’s discussion and decision on the sco...

In-Person Council Meetings / Workshops to Resume Next Week

After holding Hudson City Council meetings and workshops remotely for months due to Coronavirus, Council will hold next week’s Council Workshop in-person at Town Hall.

Due to social distancing requirements, only 12 members of the public at a time...

Council to Discuss Future of Downtown Phase II Development at 9/22 Workshop

HUDSON, OH (September 16, 2020) – At the September 8 Hudson City Council Workshop, Fairmount Properties, developers of Downtown Phase I – First & Main, presented their vision for a mostly residential development on the land propose...

SR 8 Update 10/8/20

The entrance ramp from SR 303 to SR 8 southbound will be closing for reconstruction beginning the morning of Monday, October 12 for 28 days. Detours will be posted.

Additionally, the SR 8 exit ramp to SR 303 is closed and will remain closed until October 1...

SR 91 Turn Lane Project Underway

The SR 91 North Turn Lane Project construction is underway. The project is designed to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and provide better pedestrian and bicycle travel between Brandywine Drive and Middleton Road.

Improvements include left-turn l...

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...

Project Update 11/5/2020

Over the past two weeks the contractor has completed installation of 8 inch Akron water line near Hines Hill Road and Edge View Drive.  Over the next two weeks the contractor will be testing and chlorinating the 16 inch water line, completing wat...

Project Update 10/23/2020

Over the past two weeks the contractor has completed installation of 16 inch water line at the north end of the project. Over the next two weeks the contractor will be testing and chlorinating the 16 inch water line and starting installation of 8 inch wat...

Project Update 10/9/2020

Over the past two weeks the contractor has continued to work on the installation of 16 inch water line at the north end of the project, including installation of fire hydrants. The testing and chlorination of the 8” water line at the south end o...

Project Update 9/25/2020

Over the past two weeks the contractor has completed the installation of 8 inch water line at the south end of the project, installed bore pits for upcoming 16 inch water main work, completed minor grading, and started saw cutting the pavement. Over the n...

Project Update 9/15/20

Over the past two weeks, the contractor has completed clearing and installing erosion and sediment controls along SR 91. Dominion East Ohio Gas has also finished the gas pipe relocation work. During the next two weeks. the contractor will begin water line...

SR 91 Turn Lane Project Underway

The SR 91 North Turn Lane Project construction is underway. The project is designed to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and provide better pedestrian and bicycle travel between Brandywine Drive and Middleton Road.

Improvements include left-turn l...

Project Update 6/4/2020

Starting tomorrow, June 5, Dominion East Ohio Gas (EOG) Company will have their contractor beginning the gas main and service relocation work for the SR 91 N. Turn Lane project.  The gas pipe relocation work is planned at various locations along ...

Project Update 3/9/2020

Tree cutting has been completed along the project corridor and removal of logs will take place later this week. During the log removal work, two way traffic will be maintained.

Project Update 3/2/2020

Tree clearing has commenced on the project and is anticipated to last approximately two weeks, weather permitting. The tree removal is taking place ahead of the roadway work in order to meet the project’s environmental requirements. During the t...

Project Update 1/23/2020

Right-of-way acquisition is anticipated to be completed by late January, 2020.  The next step for the project is for utility companies to begin moving infrastructure (pipes, poles, etc.) that may be in conflict with the roadway improvements. In a...

Project Update 4/19/2019

Right-of-way acquisition is on-going and anticipated to be completed later this year.  After the right-of-way acquisition process is complete, affected utility infrastructure such as telephone poles, underground gas lines, etc. will be moved in p...