Posted on: April 19, 2021
Hudson's water treatment plant relies on salt to process and treat water for our use. The City of Hudson has historically purchased large amounts of salt from private firms for water treatment. Over the last few years, Hudson staff researched and...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 16, 2021
The City of Hudson Park Board is holding a Special Meeting on April 19 at 7 p.m. to receive public comment on a proposed dog park within Colony Park. This addition would feature two fence-enclosed play areas to the east of the existing parking lot off Olg...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 16, 2021
The Brood X 17-year cicadas are due to swarm parts of Ohio in late April or May this year. Worried about your trees or shrubs? Mature trees/shrubs should not be affected, but make sure to cover your young trees and shrubs with mesh netting to prevent cica...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 16, 2021
Event Information Provided by: Go Green Go and Renewable Hudson
Hudson Plog/Litter Cleanup Week is Sunday, April 18 through Saturday, April 24!
Kickoff PlogSunday, April 1812 PM - 2 PMStarts at Vertical Runner in Hudson.
This is a weeklong event! Run or Walk...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 15, 2021
HUDSON, OH (April 15, 2021) – Following is a summary of the Tuesday, April 13 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings.
Executive Session
City Council entered executive session to interview applicants ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 12, 2021
Our local businesses are part of what make Hudson so charming and give our community character, create vibrancy, and bring us unique experiences. 2020 was an extraordinarily difficult year for many of our local companies and stores. A collaborative digita...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 6, 2021
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — On Monday, March 1, 2021, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council authorized more than $16 million in U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program aid for Summit County Cares, a ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 6, 2021
Hudson's City Engineer Brad Kosco stopped by the studio to talk about this year's upcoming capital projects. Many of these projects focus on improving Hudson's roadways, expanding the sidewalks and trails network, and improving ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 6, 2021
SUMMIT COUNTY, OH — The Summit County Emergency Management Agency (Summit EMA) now has a smartphone application (app) available in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The app provides emergency notifications and updates pertainin...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 5, 2021
Have you checked out Hudson's 2020 Citizen Centric Report? It provides a highlight of what Hudson accomplished last year, the City's financial status, and what's to come in 2021. You can take a look at www.hudson.oh.us/CCR2020.
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City News & Updates
Posted on: April 5, 2021
Hudson golfers have taken full advantage of our mild spring and are enjoying playing golf at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. Golfers started playing the course in February, and March has been very busy with more than 2000 rounds of golf played in March alone...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 31, 2021
[Akron, OH] – Summit County residents are encouraged to exercise caution when deciding to participate in Easter Holiday traditions, celebrations and gatherings that put them in close contact with people outside their households. Summit County Pu...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 30, 2021
The City is conducting spring fire hydrant flushing throughout Hudson beginning April 5 through April 18. Fire hydrants are flushed twice a year to clear the lines of accumulation. Residents may notice discolored water for a short time during the flushing...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 29, 2021
The Hudson Senior Advisory Committee was recently formed to focus on the needs of older Hudson residents. This creative group of volunteers works together to design and provide special events and services for Hudson's senior citizens. Though the pandemic ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 26, 2021
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — On Saturday, April 3, Summit County Public Health will open the state-sponsored COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge. The site is currently scheduled to be operational for two months....
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 26, 2021
Hudson Public Power is ready to handle the anticipated power outages today due to the wind storm. Crews have already been sent out to handle outages in the Seasons Rd., Atterbury Blvd., and N. Main St./Baldwin area. Tree crews are also responding to downe...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 25, 2021
HUDSON, OH (March 24, 2021) – The Old Hudson Township Burying Ground located on Chapel Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Abolitionist John Brown’s parents Ruth and Owen Brown are buried there, along with founder David Hudson an...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 24, 2021
Hudson Police Department (HPD) recently received a new dog microchip scanner to assist with reuniting lost dogs with their owners! Dogs can be scanned for a microchip 24/7 without needing to be transported to a vet.
How it works:
- If you find a lost dog, ple...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 23, 2021
Hudson will participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill tomorrow, Wednesday, March 24 at 9:50 a.m. as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. The drill is on a weather-permitting basis and sirens will not be activated if threatening weather exists. Learn mo...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 22, 2021
Many residents have been interested to know what the plans are for future downtown development. Hudson City Council recently announced they will be launching a new survey process to gather current public input for the vacant land at Owen Brown and Morse R...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 19, 2021
HUDSON, OH (March 19, 2020) – The City of Hudson will resume in-person Council Meetings and Workshops beginning April 6, 2021.
Facial masks are required for all in-person meetings and workshops. Seating is limited due to social distanc...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 19, 2021
HUDSON, OH (March 19, 2020) – The American Legion and the City of Hudson have cancelled the annual Memorial Day Parade for 2021. The flag raising ceremony on the green and the Memorial Service to honor our veterans at Markillie Cemetery will be ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 19, 2021
The Heritage Home Program is a specialized house maintenance and rehab program administered by the Cleveland Restoration Society. The program offers free technical assistance and advice for owners of homes 50 years old and older. Check out the upcoming sp...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 18, 2021
Local fire departments nationwide respond to 306,000 brush, grass, and forest fires every year causing $150 million in property damage. Open burning of trash, leaves, grass, or yard debris is not permitted in Hudson. Stay safe. Follow the City's ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 16, 2021
Throughout the year, the City of Hudson works diligently to provide public access to government records and information and to ensure that all meetings of deliberative bodies under its jurisdiction, and their committees, are fully announced and open to th...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 15, 2021
Based on several tips, the Hudson Police Department conducted an investigation regarding the sales of alcohol to minors taking place at the Hudson BP located at 27 S. Main Street.
On March 12, 2021 at 1830 hours, at the direction of Hudson Police Departmen...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 15, 2021
Hudson City Manager Jane Howington delivered an encouraging State of the City Address recently. She looked back at an unprecedented year and how the community of Hudson came together to meet the challenges. The City of Hudson focused on five key areas in ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 11, 2021
HUDSON, OH (March 10, 2021) – At the March 9, 2021 City Council workshop, Council discussed possible options for a new public works facility and a community survey for downtown development (formerly Phase II). Here are the highlights:
Corresponde...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 8, 2021
The Hudson Police Department Communications Center just received a complete upgrade! Hudson's Dispatchers are always there to send you help when you need it most, and they can now do so even more efficiently. The prior dispatch technology systems...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 5, 2021
Last year was a rough year for everyone, as we dealt with COVID-19 and business closures. In the traditional spirit of Hudson, residents rose to the occasion, working together to offer help and support to those impacted by the pandemic. My family and I co...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 3, 2021
The Hudson Police Department Communication Center just received a complete upgrade! The latest technology and new features allow our dispatchers to send you help more efficiently when you need it most. Watch this week's episode of Hudson Headline...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 2, 2021
EcoSmart Choice® is a 100% Renewable Energy Product available to Hudson Public Power customers through American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP). By participating in the EcoSmart Choice program, you will help stimulate the demand for new renewable ener...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: March 1, 2021
With snow everywhere and frigid temperatures, it's hard to imagine spring will come. Are you looking forward to the lush hanging baskets and bountiful flower planters that make our downtown look so spectacular? Ever wondered who is responsible fo...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 22, 2021
For many years, the City of Hudson has been working to connect more of the community via sidewalks and trails. Many residents who live in what was once the Township have requested additional sidewalks to make walking or riding into the center of town easi...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 19, 2021
The annual State of the City is going virtual! On Wednesday, February 24 at 11:30 a.m., Hudson City Manager Jane Howington will present the 2021 State of the City and Hudson Chamber president Nicole Alverson will present the State of the Chamber via Zoom ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 18, 2021
HUDSON, OH (February 17, 2021) – Following is a summary of the February 16, 2021 City Council Meeting. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings.
Executive Session
Council went into executive session to interview applicants f...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 16, 2021
Hudson Fire Department (HFD) is offering the Fire Safe Seniors Program which provides FREE safety devices to Seniors (over age 65) living independently in their own homes. With the support of more than $93,000 in grant money secured from FEMA, HFD is offe...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 11, 2021
The Hudson League of Women Voters is sponsoring a two-part series examining how to infuse anti-racism and equity into Ohio's Public Schools. Hear from the State Board of Education and the practitioners in Northeast Ohio who drive student programm...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 11, 2021
2020 was challenging for everyone, especially Hudson's businesses. Some closed due to a decrease in customers. We all feel the loss of these businesses in our City. With our residents' help, many have been able to stay afloat, and as a result, the City ca...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 10, 2021
HUDSON, OH (February 10, 2021) – Following is a summary of the February 9, 2021 City Council Workshop. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings.
Correspondence and Council Comments
- Shoveling Sidewalks: Council ment...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 9, 2021
Is your electric bill higher than usual? If you have Hudson Public Power, this is very likely due to increased energy usage since winter and summer months are always high usage months. Billing rates have not increased. If you have questions about your HPP...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 8, 2021
The idea for the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area came about to support our Hudson restaurants during the pandemic, and it has turned into a successful economic approach to attract patrons to downtown Hudson as a destination for dining and entertainmen...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 5, 2021
In today’s stressful times, it’s important to take care of our mental health. Join the Hudson Community Foundation (HFC) and Peg’s Foundation for a free community discussion “Protecting and Improving Your Mental Hea...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 4, 2021
[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 ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 3, 2021
HUDSON, OH (February 3, 2021) – Following is a summary of Tuesday’s City Council meeting. To watch the full meeting, visit www.hudson.oh.us/WatchMeetings.
Proclamation
- Random Acts of Kindness. Mayor Shubert issued a proclamation for Random Acts of...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 3, 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...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 2, 2021
We are currently in the height of the coyote mating season when coyotes become more active and are seen more often. Coyotes have been in Hudson for many years and have rarely caused harm, but it is still important to be aware of the things you can do to s...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 1, 2021
Though the weather has been great for ice skating, please note that ice skating is NOT permitted on Hudson Springs Park lake due to the depth of the lake. But there is good news! A 3/4 acre ice skating area is available at Cascade Park at 130 Lynn Drive w...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: February 1, 2021
The City of Hudson General Fund closed out 2020 with an actual ending balance of $15.5 million, $5.9 million more than the estimated ending balance of $9.6 million! Read the full story below.
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 29, 2021
Hudson Police Chief Perry Tabak makes a statement about the recent car thefts in Hudson. Chief Tabak and Lt. Grams also explain the top three things residents can do to help prevent these thefts and show video footage of recent thefts. ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 28, 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...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 25, 2021
Hudson Police Department has new hybrid police cruisers on the road that are saving the City money while patrolling Hudson! Each vehicle is projected to save more than $7,000 while lowering HPD's carbon footprint and reducing fossil fuel consumption. Read...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 21, 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 ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 13, 2021
Today, in accordance with Governor DeWine’s request, Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and Summit County Emergency Management Agency held a press conference to announce the start of the COVID-19 Phase 1B vaccine program, which begins next week ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 13, 2021
HUDSON, OH (January 13, 2021) – At the January 12, 2021 City Council workshop, Council discussed possible options for a small business relief program and potential regulations for short-term rentals. Here are highlights from that meeting.
Corresp...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 12, 2021
From Summit County Public Health:
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2 p.m., Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host a virtual press conference in accordance with a request from Governor DeWine to inf...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021 - A Message from Hudson Police Chief Perry Tabak Concerning Stolen Vehicles
This morning our officers took reports involving three stolen vehicles from a neighborhood in the southeast area of the City. All vehicles were unlocked with keys ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 4, 2021
Welcome to 2021!
As I recover from COVID, I am overcome by the faith and compassion shown by many of my fellow Hudsonites:
- The soup left on our front porch
- The e-messages to check in and offers of assistance if needed
- And simply showing care and concern for o...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 7, 2021
HUDSON, OH (January 6, 2021) – At the January 5, 2021 City Council meeting, Council discussed possible options for the Owen Brown Street Railroad Underpass and options for helping Hudson businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting began...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 6, 2021
Many changes were made to the Hudson Water and Hudson Public Power utility bills in 2020. Need help figuring it all out? Here’s what you need to know.
In January of 2020, the City of Hudson replaced its outdated billing system with new software. ...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: January 4, 2021
Hudson's strength is a result of our citizens' contributions of their extraordinary talents to our many boards and commissions. Thank you to our 65 civic volunteers for your time, expertise, and commitment to the City of Hudson and the 1...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: December 22, 2020
From Governor DeWine: Adhering to these simple steps over the holidays can help prevent a post-holiday surge of COVID-19 after Christmas and New Year's. It's up to all of us to stop the spread. Need some ideas to celebrate the holidays safely? Check the O...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: December 28, 2020
If you see a Hudson Police car flashing its lights behind you this month, you might be surprised at the "ticket' you received! HPD is issuing Holiday Food & Gift Drive Vouchers in lieu of tickets this season. HPD participated in No Shave...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: December 21, 2020
With COVID-19, the City had to look for new ways to continue operations safely for staff and residents. HCTV recently installed robotic cameras to cover Hudson High School indoor events safely and efficiently from the studio or home. Read the full story b...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: December 14, 2020
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...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: December 11, 2020
Please be advised that a pavement/soil testing company will be on Terex Road starting on Monday, December 14 at 7:30 AM collecting pavement samples for an upcoming project. Small work zones will be setup at various locations throughout the day b...
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City News & Updates
Posted on: November 19, 2020
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...
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City News & Updates