Hudson, OH

City Council on 2026-10-20 7:30 PM

City Council is considering several ordinances to finance infrastructure projects, including a new Public Works facility and broadband expansion. The body will also review the 2027 budget and a five-year plan.

• Ordinance for $23,000,000 in bonds for a new Department of Public Works and Clearing facility
• Ordinance for up to $15,000,000 in notes for Velocity Broadband fiber optic expansion
• Ordinance for up to $5,000,000 in notes for Fire/EMS facility remodeling and a new garage
• Ordinance to establish the City's budget for the 2027 fiscal year
• Ordinance to install 'No Right Turn on Red' signs at E. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) and N. Hayden Parkway

City Council on 2026-10-20 7:30 PM

City Council is reviewing several ordinances to finance infrastructure projects, including a new Public Works facility and broadband expansion. The body will also discuss the 2027 city budget and a five-year plan.

• Ordinance for $23,000,000 to construct a new Department of Public Works and Clearing facility
• Ordinance for up to $15,000,000 to expand Velocity Broadband fiber optic system
• Ordinance for up to $6,825,000 for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility at 5810 Hudson Drive
• Ordinance to establish the City's budget for the 2027 fiscal year
• Ordinance to install 'No Right Turn on Red' signs at E. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) and N. Hayden Parkway

Planning Commission on 2026-10-19 7:30 PM

The Planning Commission will consider a Major Site Plan request for the Standard Shop Company industrial business park. The body will also receive an introduction to the Clinton Crossing Concept Site Plan and discuss administrative rules.

• Major Site Plan request for Standard Shop Company industrial business park (Case 2026-1129)
• Introduction to the Clinton Crossing Concept Site Plan
• Discussion of the Prestige Agreement
• Discussion regarding the repeal of Chapter 1210
• Discussion of Administrative Rules

Planning Commission on 2026-10-19 7:30 PM

The Planning Commission will consider a Major Site Plan request for the Standard Shop Company industrial business park. The body will also receive an introduction to the Clinton Crossing Concept Site Plan and discuss the repeal of Chapter 1210.

• Major Site Plan request for Standard Shop Company industrial business park (Case 2026-1129)
• Introduction to the Clinton Crossing Concept Site Plan
• Discussion regarding the repeal of Chapter 1210
• Discussion of the Prestige Agreement
• Review of Administrative Rules

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2026-10-15 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on three cases. These include a design appeal for a townhome development and two requests for zoning variances regarding setbacks and stream corridor protections.

• Appeal of AHBR denial for townhome development at 86 Owen Brown St regarding building height
• Variance request for 50-foot setback reduction at 5698 Hudson Dr for business shop condominiums
• Variance request for 2081 Edgeview Dr to allow grading and a berm within a stream corridor
• Variance request for 0-foot stream corridor setback at 2081 Edgeview Dr

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2026-10-14 7:30 PM

The Board is reviewing several applications for residential and commercial alterations, including signs, additions, and renovations. The meeting includes decisions on consent applications and discussions on projects within the Historic District.

• Roof replacement at 76 Maple Dr and signs at 89 First Street
• Door replacement review for 88 N. Main Street
• Proposed covered parking at 31 Church Street involving removal of a historic porch
• Commercial alterations to awnings, windows, and vestibule at 37 S. Main Street (PNC Bank)
• Informal review of a new house and garage at 179 Elm Street

City Council Workshop on 2026-10-13 7:30 PM

City Council will discuss administrative amendments to the Land Development Code, the 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Plan, and financial models for the Clinton Crossing project. The workshop also reviews proposed legislation for the October 20 meeting, including several bond issuances for city infrastructure.

• Proposed $23,000,000 bond for a new Public Works and Clearing facility
• Proposed $15,000,000 note for Velocity Broadband residential fiber expansion
• Proposed $6,825,000 note for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility at 5810 Hudson Drive
• Proposed ordinance for 'No Right Turn on Red' signs at E. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) and N. Hayden Parkway
• Proposed $5,000,000 note for Fire/EMS facility remodeling and a new detached garage

Hudson Board of Education 2026-10-12 6:30 PM

The Board of Education will consider adopting a cybersecurity program to comply with Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64. The meeting also includes votes on personnel employment, grants, and extracurricular activities.

• Resolution to adopt a Cybersecurity Program pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64
• $19,000 grant from American Endowment Foundation Tom and Gail Tobin Family Fund
• $15,000 grant from The Morgan Family Fund of The Burton D. Morgan Foundation
• $8,400 purchase order for Country Club of Hudson for JV and Varsity Golf Tournaments
• Approval of a Model United Nations travel study to Gannon University in Erie, PA

Hudson Board of Education 2026-10-12 6:30 PM

The Board of Education will consider adopting a cybersecurity program to safeguard district data and resources in accordance with Ohio law. The meeting also includes votes on personnel employment, grants, and extracurricular activities.

• Resolution to adopt a Cybersecurity Program pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64
• $19,000 grant from American Endowment Foundation Tom and Gail Tobin Family Fund
• $15,000 grant from The Morgan Family Fund of The Burton D. Morgan Foundation
• $8,400 purchase order for Country Club of Hudson for JV and Varsity Golf Tournaments
• Addition of a Zoology Club at Hudson High School

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2026-10-14 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will evaluate several applications for signage, additions, and exterior alterations. The board is reviewing projects in the Historic District and other city locations to ensure compatibility with architectural standards.

• 76 Maple Dr: Proposed roof replacement
• 88 N. Main Street: Tabled door replacement alteration
• 31 Church Street: Proposed covered parking addition
• 37 S. Main Street (PNC Bank): Commercial alteration of awnings, windows, and vestibule
• 80 N Main Street (Hudson’s Restaurant): Informal review of door and patio alterations

City Council Workshop on 2026-10-13 7:30 PM

City Council will discuss administrative amendments to the Land Development Code, financial models for the Clinton Crossing project, and the 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Plan. The workshop also reviews proposed legislation for the October 20 meeting, including several bond issuances for city infrastructure.

• Proposed $23,000,000 bond for a new Department of Public Works and Clearing facility
• Proposed $15,000,000 note for Velocity Broadband fiber optic expansion
• Proposed $6,825,000 note for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility
• Proposed $5,000,000 note for Fire/EMS facility remodeling and a new garage
• Proposed ordinance for 'No Right Turn on Red' signs at E. Streetsboro St (SR 303) and N. Hayden Pkwy

Planning Commission on 2026-10-12 7:30 PM

The Planning Commission will consider a Major Site Plan request for the Standard Shop Company industrial business park. The body will also receive an introduction to the Clinton Crossing Concept Site Plan and discuss the repeal of Chapter 1210.

• Major Site Plan request for Standard Shop Company industrial business park (Case 2026-1129)
• Introduction to the Clinton Crossing Concept Site Plan
• Discussion regarding the repeal of Chapter 1210
• Discussion of the Prestige Agreement
• Review of Administrative Rules

City Council on 2026-10-06 6:30 PM - Executive session starting at 6:30 p.m.; Regular Council meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m.

City Council will discuss several high-value bond issuances for infrastructure, including a new Public Works facility and broadband expansion. The body is also reviewing a settlement for the Canterbury Meadows development and amendments to low-speed vehicle ordinances.

• Proposed $21,000,000 bond for a new Department of Public Works and Clearing facility
• Proposed $15,000,000 in notes for Velocity Broadband residential internet expansion
• Settlement of Prestige Builder Group, LLC v. City of Hudson regarding a 32-lot subdivision at Ravenna Street and Stow Road
• Proposed $6,825,000 for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility at 5810 Hudson Drive
• Proposed $3,000,000 for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) for water and public power

Environmental Awareness Committee at 7:30 PM

The committee is preparing a recommendation memo to Council regarding City Capital Budget items. Members will also provide feedback on draft documents for plug-in solar devices and land management best practices.

• City Capital Budget recommendations
• Plug-In Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Devices draft feedback
• Land Management Best Practices draft feedback
• E-Waste Fall Recycling Event on October 11, 2026
• Rain Barrel Workshop on October 20 at Barlow Community Center

City Council on 2026-10-06 6:30 PM - Executive session starting at 6:30 p.m.; Regular Council meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Hudson City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, starting with a 6:30 p.m. executive session to interview applicants for boards and commissions, followed by the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. The main legislation includes a settlement of the Prestige Builder Group lawsuit over the Canterbury Meadows development and a series of ordinances authorizing up to roughly $50.7 million in notes and bonds for city facilities, broadband, and utility metering. Council will also consider resolutions on a salt barn pad, resident newsletter printing, and the second phase of the Fiber-to-the-Home project. A second executive session is scheduled to discuss imminent litigation.

• Ordinance 26-118: settlement of Prestige Builder Group, LLC v. City of Hudson and related claims over the Canterbury Meadows development, approximately 94.56 acres on Ravenna Street and Stow Road, planned as a 32-lot single-family Open Space Conservation Subdivision; third reading
• Ordinance 26-127: up to $21,000,000 in bonds for a new Public Works facility; second reading
• Ordinance 26-128: up to $15,000,000 in notes for expanding the Velocity Broadband fiber optic system for residential internet service; second reading
• Ordinance 26-126: up to $6,825,000 in notes for a new salt storage facility and bus maintenance/storage facility at 5810 Hudson Drive; second reading
• Ordinance 26-113: amending Chapter 478 of the Codified Ordinances, with amendments from Bird and Sutton attached; three readings held and actionable

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2026-09-30 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings for two property owners seeking to expand nonconforming structures. The board will determine if these additions are permitted under city zoning sections.

• Request for a side addition over an existing driveway at 31 Church St (BZBA 26-1151)
• Request for a front porch addition at 121 Sussex Rd (BZBA 26-1157)

Hudson Board of Education 2026-09-28 6:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Education meets September 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Gerald M. Reeves Media Center at Hudson High School. The board will vote on a consent agenda of purchase orders and a $50,000 appropriation, the August 2026 financial report, personnel retirements and hires, faculty handbooks, a high school fee correction, and extracurricular travel. It will also consider a resolution to join the Stark County Schools Council of Governments and participate in its health benefits program, effective July 1, 2025. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Consent agenda purchase orders: BSN Sports $3,960.00 (wrestling singlets), Flint Inc. $6,811.90 (Walsh Jesuit AI platform subscription), Girl Scouts of NE Ohio $4,470.00 (Camp Ledgewood lodging), Brookes $3,055.00 (AEPSi software subscription)
• Appropriation of $50,000.00 to Fund 019 Local Grants
• Resolution to join the Stark County Schools Council of Governments and its health benefits program, effective July 1, 2025
• Personnel: retirements of Brenda Byich (eff. 10-30-26) and Ann Kohner-Rogers (eff. 05-28-27); support hires including Susan Lee at $15.68/hr and Michelle Phelan at $18.06/hr
• High school fee correction and approval of 2026-2027 faculty handbooks

Hudson Board of Education 2026-09-28 6:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Education meets September 28, 2026 at the Gerald M. Reeves Media Center at Hudson High School to vote on routine business including purchase orders, a $50,000 appropriation to the Local Grants fund, personnel actions, and joining the Stark County Schools Council of Governments for health benefits. The board will also hear a presentation on the ODEW District Report Card and a bullying report. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Appropriation of $50,000 to Fund 019 (Local Grants) to increase appropriations for Local Grants Awarded
• Purchase orders including $6,811.90 to Flint Inc. for a Walsh Jesuit AI platform subscription and $3,960.00 to BSN Sports for wrestling singlets
• Resolution to join the Stark County Schools Council of Governments (COG) for health benefits, effective July 1, 2025
• Personnel actions including retirements of Brenda Byich (Ef. 10-30-26) and Ann Kohner-Rogers (Ef. 05-28-27), plus new support staff hires
• High School fee correction and approval of 2026-2027 Faculty Handbooks

Economic Growth Board

The Hudson Economic Growth Board meets Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM at 27 East Main Street. The agenda is largely procedural, with discussion items and updates rather than votes on ordinances or contracts. Staff liaison Katie Behnke is scheduled to update the board on a Building Department Research Project and on planning for the Annual Business Breakfast. The board will also take up its 2027 meeting schedule.

• Update from Ms. Behnke on the Building Department Research Project
• Update from Ms. Behnke on planning for the Annual Business Breakfast
• Discussion of the 2027 meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes and public comments on the agenda
• Next meeting: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Town Hall, 27 East Main Street

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2026-09-23 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review meets Sept. 23, 2026 to review nine applications for alterations, additions, and one new house, plus a draft update to its Design Standards. Two cases (5 Baldwin Street and 2200 Middleton Rd) were continued from the Sept. 9 meeting. Staff memos flag issues with window types, siding materials, and blank-wall requirements under the city's Architectural Design Standards. The board will also vote on findings of fact for 86 Owen Brown Street and review draft minutes from Sept. 9.

• 5 Baldwin Street (Historic District): revised window design for siding, windows, and awning; staff questions JELD-WEN Siteline windows not on approved materials list
• 2200 Middleton Rd: addition of living room and primary suite; staff cites inconsistent brick siding and window mix
• 88 N. Main Street: door replacement with staff memo and BZBA decision attached
• 5524 Timberline Trail: sunroom addition; staff requests roof plan and matching roofing/foundation materials
• 25 Clairhaven Dr: 2-car garage addition; staff determined no variance required under Land Development Code 1206.05(f)(1)

City Council Workshop on 2026-09-22 7:30 PM

The Hudson City Council workshop will discuss restricting truck weight limits on SR 91 and SR 303 with an alternate route, and a formal request for a railroad exemption on W. Barlow Road. They will also review proposed legislation for the October 6 meeting, including a settlement for the Canterbury Meadows development lawsuit and multiple bond ordinances for city projects.

• Discussion of truck weight restrictions on SR 91 and SR 303 and alternate route designation
• Request for railroad exemption on W. Barlow Road
• Resolution 26-118: Settlement of Prestige Builder Group lawsuit for 94.56 acres on Ravenna Street and Stow Road (32-lot subdivision)
• Ordinance 26-124: $740,000 bond anticipation notes for property at Owen Brown Street and Morse Road
• Ordinance 26-127: $21,000,000 bond for new Public Works facility

Council discussed truck traffic restrictions, newsletter printing, and various financing ordinances. No final votes were taken, but several resolutions and ordinances were forwarded for consideration at the October 6 meeting.

• Agreed to move forward with W. Barlow Road railroad exemption request
• Forwarded salt barn pad construction resolution (26-131) to Oct 6 meeting
• Forwarded newsletter printing services resolution (26-132) to Oct 6 meeting
• Forwarded Fiber to the Home Phase 2 resolution (26-133) to Oct 6 meeting
• Forwarded low speed vehicle ordinance amendments (26-113) to Oct 6 meeting
• Forwarded Prestige Builder Group settlement resolution (26-118) to Oct 6 meeting
• Forwarded multiple bond and note ordinances (26-124 through 26-130) to Oct 6 meeting

Park Board Meeting 09/21/2026

The Hudson Park Board is holding its regular meeting with agenda items including approval of August minutes, a presentation from Hugo Sandberg on pickleball, resident input, and reports from the director and assistant superintendent. Old business includes kayak rental at Hudson Springs Park, the Birdsong Project, and the 2027 budget. Liaison reports cover trails, budget, golf course, playgrounds, accessibility, and other areas.

• Hugo Sandberg – Pickleball Community presentation
• Kayak Rental at Hudson Springs Park (old business)
• Birdsong Project (old business)
• Budget 2027 (old business)
• Liaison reports on Trails, Budget, Golf Course, Playgrounds, Accessibility, Pickleball

City Council Workshop on 2026-09-22 7:30 PM

The Hudson City Council workshop will discuss restricting truck weight limits on SR 91 and SR 303 and designating an alternate truck route, as well as formally requesting an exemption for the W. Barlow Road railroad tracks. The council will also review proposed legislation for the October 6 meeting, including a settlement for the Canterbury Meadows development, several bond ordinances for capital projects, and a resolution to bid printing services for the Focus on Hudson newsletter.

• Discussion of truck weight limits and alternate route for SR 91 and SR 303
• Request for exemption for W. Barlow Road railroad tracks
• Resolution to bid and award multi-year printing/mailing for Focus on Hudson newsletter
• Settlement of Prestige Builder Group lawsuit over Canterbury Meadows (94.56 acres, 32-lot subdivision)
• Bond ordinances: $21M Public Works facility, $15M fiber optic expansion, $6.825M bus garage/salt storage, $5M Fire/EMS renovation, $3M AMI meters

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2026-09-23 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will hold a public meeting to review several applications for alterations, additions, and a new house, mostly in the historic district. The board will consider design standards compliance, including materials, window types, and fenestration. Two items are continued from a previous meeting, and the board will also discuss a draft update to its Design Standards.

• 5 Baldwin St: siding, windows, and awning alteration (continued from Sept. 9)
• 2200 Middleton Rd: living room and primary suite addition (continued)
• 88 N. Main St: door replacement
• 180 Terex Rd: new single-family house
• Design Standards update discussion

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2026-09-16 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals meets Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Town Hall, 27 East Main Street, to hold public hearings on four variance requests. One case returns from earlier hearings: a request for three variances to build a new home and driveway at 1957 Norton Rd, including relief from stream corridor and wetland setback rules. Three new cases cover an in-ground pool at 1795 Barlow Rd, a garage addition at 112 Parmelee Dr, and extra parking for a dental office at 1465 Norton Rd. The board will also approve minutes from its August 20, 2026 meeting.

• BZBA 26-38: three variances sought to build a new home and driveway at 1957 Norton Rd, including a 27-foot reduction of the 30-foot stream corridor setback (to 3 feet) and a 50-foot reduction of the 50-foot wetlands setback (to 0 feet); continued from 7/16/26 and 8/20/26
• BZBA 26-1077: variances to allow an in-ground pool in the side yard at 1795 Barlow Rd, where code requires accessory structures to the rear
• BZBA 26-1137: request to expand a nonconforming structure for a garage addition and driveway expansion at 112 Parmelee Dr
• BZBA 26-1164: variance to exceed maximum allowable parking spaces for a dental office building at 1465 Norton Rd
• Approval of draft minutes from the August 20, 2026 BZBA meeting

City Council on 2026-09-15 7:30 PM

The Hudson City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on a resolution to settle the Prestige Builder Group lawsuit over the Canterbury Meadows development, authorizing a 32-lot single-family Open Space Conservation Subdivision on 94.56 acres at Ravenna Street and Stow Road. The council will also take final action on an ordinance amending short-term rental regulations and consider first readings of several bond ordinances for capital projects.

• Settlement of Prestige Builder Group v. City of Hudson lawsuit, resolving multi-million dollar hardship claim, for 32-lot subdivision on Ravenna Street and Stow Road
• Ordinance 26-78 amending Chapter 876 short-term rental operations (third reading, actionable)
• Bond ordinances: $740,000 (100 Owen Brown St), $925,000 (94 Owen Brown St), $6,825,000 (5810 Hudson Drive salt/bus facility), $21,000,000 (Public Works facility), $15,000,000 (Velocity Broadband), $5,000,000 (Fire/EMS), $3,000,000 (AMI water/electric meters)
• Consent agenda: Ellsworth Meadows golf course retaining wall Phase 2, storm water management, N. Main Street storm sewer improvement, Clinton Crossing site plan referral
• Proclamations for Mighty Vincent Project, Jacob Meacham, Kiwanis 75th Anniversary, Constitution Week

City Council approved multiple resolutions for stormwater improvements and golf course maintenance. An ordinance to amend short-term rental operations was postponed to November 10, 2026. Several ordinances regarding bond issuances for city facilities and broadband were read for the first time.

• Approved retaining wall blocks for Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course Hole 17 (7-0)
• Approved Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course storm water management project (7-0)
• Approved N. Main Street storm sewer improvement project (7-0)
• Approved forwarding Clinton Crossing preferred site plan to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Postponed short-term rental operations ordinance to Nov. 10, 2026 (5-2)
• Approved August 2026 Monthly Financial Report (7-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2026-09-14 6:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on a 3.9% salary increase for Superintendent Dana Addis and Treasurer Phillip Butto for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also consider a consent agenda with purchase orders and grant fund increases, accept a $5,008 grant for VR math, and approve numerous personnel actions including retirements, leaves, and new hires. A resolution declaring transportation impractical for the 2026-2027 school year is also on the agenda.

• 3.9% salary increase for Superintendent and Treasurer for 2026-2027
• Purchase orders totaling $43,291.97 including Akron Children's Hospital ($9,789.21) and WestCom Wireless ($4,295.33)
• Accept $5,008 grant from Dorothea Snyder Partners in Education Fund for Immersive Math VR
• Approve retirement of Patricia Montgomery effective 05-28-27
• Declare transportation impractical for 2026-2027 school year

Planning Commission on 2026-09-14 7:30 PM

The Planning Commission will discuss the Prestige Settlement Agreement and review several major site plan requests. Items include a 18-unit townhome development, a new daycare construction request, and a site plan for Standard Shop Company's industrial business park.

• Major Site Plan review for an 18-unit townhome development (PC 2026-945)
• Major Site Plan request for the construction of a daycare (PC 2026-916)
• Major Site Plan request for Standard Shop Company industrial business park (PC 2026-1129)
• Discussion regarding the Prestige Settlement Agreement
• Industrial Design Subcommittee review of Case 2026-1129

City Council on 2026-09-15 7:30 PM

Hudson City Council will hold a public hearing and take a second vote on a settlement resolving the Prestige Builder Group lawsuit over the Canterbury Meadows development, which would allow a 32-lot single-family subdivision on Ravenna Street and Stow Road. The council will also consider several bond ordinances to finance major capital projects, including a new Public Works facility, a bus garage, and broadband expansion.

• Settlement of Prestige Builder Group v. City of Hudson lawsuit over 94.56 acres at Ravenna Street and Stow Road, allowing a 32-lot Open Space Conservation Subdivision
• Ordinance 26-124: $740,000 in bond anticipation notes for property at 100 Owen Brown Street (former Windstream site)
• Ordinance 26-127: $21,000,000 in bonds for a new Public Works facility
• Ordinance 26-128: $15,000,000 in notes for Velocity Broadband fiber optic expansion
• Ordinance 26-129: $5,000,000 in notes for Fire/EMS facility renovation

Hudson Board of Education 2026-09-14 6:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on a 3.9% salary increase for Superintendent Dana Addis and Treasurer Phillip Butto for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also consider a resolution declaring school transportation impractical for the year, which would offer payment in lieu of busing. Other business includes approving purchase orders, accepting a grant, and numerous personnel actions.

• 3.9% compensation increase for Superintendent Dana Addis and Treasurer Phillip Butto
• Resolution declaring transportation impractical for 2026-2027, offering payment in lieu
• Purchase orders totaling $43,291.97 including Akron Children's Hospital ($9,789.21) and WestCom Wireless ($4,295.33)
• Accept $5,008 grant from Dorothea Snyder Partners in Education Fund for Immersive Math VR
• Approve retirement of Patricia Montgomery effective 05-28-27