City Council approved an amended ordinance prohibiting kennels in District 2 by a 5-2 vote. Council also approved financing measures, including up to $31 million for a new Public Works facility and up to $7.1 million for a new bus maintenance and salt storage facility.
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What this means
Kennels will no longer be allowed in Hudson’s District 2 under the approved zoning change. Council postponed a separate proposal to remove assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, and institutional residential uses from commercial-focused districts until November 18, 2025. The meeting also advanced funding for road projects, downtown pedestrian improvements, and major city facilities.
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Approved Ordinance 25-92, as amended, to prohibit kennels in District 2; the vote was 5-2.
Postponed Ordinance 25-110, concerning assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, and institutional residential uses in commercial-focused districts, until November 18, 2025.
Approved $740,000 in taxable economic development bond anticipation notes related to the acquisition of approximately 4 acres near Owen Brown Street and Morse Road.
Approved $925,000 in taxable economic development bond anticipation notes related to the acquisition of approximately 1 acre at 94 Owen Brown Street.
Approved up to $7.1 million in notes for a new salt storage facility and bus maintenance and storage facility at 5810 Hudson Drive.
Approved up to $3.295 million in bonds for the purchase and development of approximately 31 acres at 5431 Hudson Drive for a new Public Works facility.
Approved up to $31 million in notes to finance construction of the new Public Works facility.
Approved the consent agenda, including Franklin Street dedication and easements, State Route 91/Terex Road turn-lane improvements, E. Barlow Road resurfacing, downtown pedestrian improvements, and the 2026 capital maintenance programs.
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