Legislation to Sell City-Owned property off Boston Mills to Appear on 1/21 Council Meeting Agenda

HUDSON, OH (January 15, 2020) - Hudson City Council is moving forward on the sale of City-owned property on W. Executive Parkway off Boston Mills Road. The purchase price is significantly higher than what the City originally paid for the property, and the...

You're Invited to the 2020 State of the City Address

You’re invited to the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly luncheon where Hudson City Manager Jane Howington will present the State of the City Address, and Chamber President Nicole Alverson will present the State of the Chamber. The lunche...

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Parks Master Plan to be Updated

At the December 17 Council meeting, Hudson City Council authorized Eppley Institute as a consultant to help prepare an updated Hudson Parks Master Plan. Originally conceived in 2000 and updated every five years, the Parks Master Plan is a guide that provi...

Recycle Christmas Trees with 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 the week of January 12 through the week of January 26, 2020. To participate, tre...

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...

Streamlining of the City Organization

At the December 3 Council meeting, City Manager Jane Howington went over how the City of Hudson’s organizational structure is set up, how we worked to streamline operations, how the City Manager's goals are decided upon, and the origin of the Ci...

Holiday Sanitation Schedule

The holiday sanitation schedule for the weeks of Christmas and New Year's is as follows:

Hudson Headlines - Introducing Sips & Bites

It's the last Hudson Headlines episode of 2019! This week, Rhonda introduces a new dining program that begins January 1, 2020 called Sips & Bites - A Taste of Hudson. You won't want to miss out on this delicious event! Watch below.

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Welcome New Council Members!

This week, we said farewell to Mayor Dave Basil and Council members Dennis Hanink, Lisa Radigan, and Alex Kelemen. Thank you for your dedicated service to the citizens of Hudson and your outstanding work while serving on Council.

At the December 3 Council ...

Prevent Car Break-Ins This Holiday Season

It’s the holiday season which is a popular time for thieves looking to steal items from cars. Like surrounding communities, Hudson sees an increase in car break ins during this time of year. Here are tips from the Hudson Police Department to hel...

AED Units Now Available in Three Hudson Parks

The City has been working together with local donors to be able to place AED units, or Automated External Defibrillators, in some of the Hudson Parks. AED units will greatly increase the survival rate of anyone who has a cardiac issue that comes up while ...

Have an Environmentally Friendly Holiday Season

While celebrating the holiday season at Hudson’s many restaurants and shops, it’s also a great time to do small things to be environmentally friendly.

Holiday Parties

Avoid disposable tablecloths, plastic silverware and cups, decorations...

Community Rooms Available January 2

The new City Hall community rooms, located at 1140 Terex Road, will be available for rent beginning January 2.

Similar to Barlow Community Center rooms, City Hall rooms will be available for use by government organizations, Hudson community organizations, ...

Snow Plow Contractors - Apply for City Permit Online

All commercial and residential snow plowing and snow removal companies must have a license to operate within the boundaries of Hudson. The annual fee is $15 for each vehicle that will operate within the City. The application and annual fee may be submitte...

What Do You Think About Hudson's Parks?

The City of Hudson is in the midst of updating its Parks Master Plan, and resident input is a critical component of this effort. To gather resident input, the City is conducting a Community Interest and Opinion Survey to help establish priorities for the ...

Reduce and Reuse!

Did you know that reducing waste and reusing items saves energy, saves money, prevents pollution, and so much more? The most effective way to reduce waste is not to create it in the first place. Follow these tips from Hudson's Environmental Awareness Comm...

Mayor's Senior Advisory Committee

Former Hudson Mayor, Dave Basil, announced at the November 19, 2019 Meeting of Hudson City Council that the Mayor’s Senior Citizen Advisory Committee has compiled and reviewed the results of its Survey to assess the interests and needs of Hudson...

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2019 Business Awards Recipients

Congratulations to the 2019 Business Awards recipients! Thank you for making Hudson the best place to live, work, and play.

• Chamber Member of the Year: Eric Jones, PNC Bank
• Hudson Legacy Award: Learned Owl Book Shop
• Advocacy Award: The Hudso...

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Hudson Named to Smart21 Communities for Third Year in a Row

The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) named Hudson as one of the world’s Smart21 Communities of 2020. This is the third year in a row in which Hudson has been honored for its leadership in innovation.

“You will see several ‘re...

November 5, 2019 Election Results

HPD Seeking Information About a Suspicious Vehicle and its Driver

Council Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions

City Council is currently accepting applications for openings on the Charter Review Commission, Planning Commission, and the Hudson Community TV Advisory Committee. Council is accepting applications for the opening through Friday, November 29.

Charter Revi...

Try Out the New Leaf Pickup Web App!

We have a new Leaf Pickup Web App for you to try out! If you want to find out the specific status of your leaf pickup, all you have to do is type your address into the app's search bar to find your next expected pickup date as well as a history of previou...

Accelerated Road Program to Appear in Final Budget

HUDSON, OH (October 30, 2019) – Over the past few months, Council has been discussing ways to fund an accelerated road program that would improve the overall rating and drivability of our roads. At the October 29 meeting, Council directed staff ...

Barlow Ball Fields to Undergo Safety Repairs

HUDSON, OH (October 31, 2019) – Council has authorized safety-related repairs of the four baseball fields at Barlow Farm Park due to years of excessive wear and failing infrastructure. These issues are now creating unsafe conditions and poor playability. ...

View Upcoming Council Legislation and Discussion Items Here!

Looking for upcoming legislation and discussion items to go before Council? Check the Draft 60-Day Legislation/Discussion Schedule. The draft report is a working document and may change before the final meeting agendas are posted. View the 60-Day Legislat...

City-wide Trick or Treat is 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 to keep our trick or treaters safe this Halloween:

• Slow down when driving, particularly in residential neighborhoods and look out for childre...

Hudson Kiwanis Donation Helps Safety Forces Reach Goal for Active Shooter Training

Hudson safety forces have implemented a new active shooter training program with the goal of reducing the number of victims and getting medical assistance to victims as quickly as possible. The Hudson Kiwanis contributed a generous donation of $26,280 to ...

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Modified Downtown Phase II Plan to be Submitted to Planning Commission  for Review/Approval

HUDSON, OH (July 10, 2019) – At last night’s Workshop, City Council reached a consensus to submit a modified Downtown Phase II plan to Planning Commission for review and approval.

Based on input from the community at many public work se...