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City Council Workshop

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Council Reviews Major Infrastructure Projects

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Council Advances Low-Speed Vehicle Changes

Council forwarded proposed changes to Hudson’s low-speed vehicle rules for further consideration on August 11, including possible requirements for licensing and insurance, speed limits, state-route restrictions, penalties, and a ban in the DORA area. No ordinance was adopted at the workshop.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Advances Six-Month Data Center Freeze

Council forwarded a proposed six-month freeze on new, expanded, or approved data centers and related uses for further consideration on July 14. The pause would give staff and Council time to review zoning, planning, and business regulations, with a possible six-month extension.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Advances Darrow Road Speed Reduction

Council forwarded a proposal to reduce the speed limit on Darrow Road between Valley View Road and Hudson’s northern corporate line from 45 mph to 35 mph for further consideration on June 16. Staff also reported that income-tax revenue was 3.1% above projections through May, while cable franchise fees and ambulance fee revenues were below estimates.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Hudson reviews fiber and rental changes

Council discussed the Fiber to the Home expansion, including expectations for the next 8 to 12 months. A proposed resolution to authorize bidding for materials for the network’s second-year build-out was forwarded for consideration at the June 2 meeting.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Advances South Darrow Zoning Review

Council forwarded proposed zoning changes for the South Darrow Road Corridor to its May 19 meeting after discussing possible revisions, including removing residential uses, setting requirements for outparcels, removing grocery stores, and limiting retail spaces to 10,000 square feet.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

South Darrow zoning proposal moves toward hearing

Council reviewed proposed Zoning District 11 regulations for the South Darrow Road corridor, with a public hearing scheduled for May 5, 2026. Council also forwarded short-term-rental amendments and other legislation for further consideration.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Advances Public Records and Grant Policies

Hudson City Council forwarded seven proposed items for consideration at its April 21 meeting, including policies for public records, federal grants, nonprofit contributions, and 2026 budget changes. Council also discussed District 11 zoning and received updates on Fire and EMS operations. The minutes do not record final approval of the forwarded items.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Hudson Reviews Short-Term Rental Changes

Council discussed proposed changes to short-term rental rules, including a bed tax, higher permit fees, and enforcement measures. Staff will present a redlined draft at the April 14, 2026, workshop; no final action was taken on the policy at this meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council Advances Stormwater and Zoning Proposals

Council forwarded several proposals for further consideration at its February 17 meeting, including stormwater easements and improvements, a new South Darrow Road zoning district, and a ban on carrying concealed handguns in city buildings.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

South Darrow zoning review advances

A motion was made to request additional Planning Commission review of proposed South Darrow Road District 11 zoning changes involving density, setbacks, and buffer yards before the February 17 public hearing.

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Briefing

Jan 17, 2026

Fire Staffing and Storm Projects Lead Retreat

Fire and EMS renovations are expected to cost about $2.3 million, allowing full-time fire staffing by Labor Day. Staff also said storm studies will be discussed at a February public meeting and could require $25 million in projects.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Council Advances City Building Firearm Ban

Council forwarded a proposed ordinance that would prohibit concealed handguns in City buildings, removing the prior allowance for elected officials to carry them at Council meetings. Council also advanced a summer 2026 Franklin Street sidewalk and waterline project, with the sidewalk estimated at $125,000 and a $28,000 reimbursement from the school district.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council Reviews Zoning and Growth Plans

Council forwarded proposed changes to commercial-district rules, a new South Darrow Road zoning district, and a plan not to use the residential growth allocation system in 2026 for further consideration on November 18.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Council Reviews Energy, Capital, and Safety Plans

Council discussed a potential battery energy storage project for Hudson’s municipal electric system, to be privately built and operated north of the HPP Eastside Substation on Stow Road.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Council Advances 90-Day Planning Moratorium

Council forwarded a proposed 90-day moratorium on Planning Commission applications requiring a public hearing for further consideration on September 16. The pause is tied to a review of Land Development Code recommendations and was not enacted at this workshop.

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Briefing

Aug 26, 2025

Council Reviews Major Infrastructure Projects

Council discussed an emergency agreement to inspect and diagnose a failed transformer that has been out of service since August 13, reducing power-system reliability. Council also forwarded proposed financing measures for further consideration, including up to $31 million for a new Public Works facility and $7.5 million to expand residential broadband.

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