Hudson City Council October 5, 2026 LIVE

The Hudson City Council meeting on October 5, 2026, included substantial discussion of the city’s contracted shared-ride taxi service, operated by Running Inc. The provider reported rising ridership—14,677 trips in 2025 and a projected roughly 16,600 in 2026—and described the two-vehicle service, operating costs, fares, and wait times. Council members requested monthly operating reports and more trip-origin data, and discussed possible city purchase of vehicles using state and federal capital funding, reviewing passenger and agency fares, and considering charges for trips outside city limits. These were identified for further review; no service or fare changes were approved. The council approved consent items that included $845,196.19 in claims and a four-tier health insurance option, and approved publication of the proposed budget notice showing referendum-pass and referendum-fail scenarios.

The council approved a proposal for Trilogy to conduct a sewer-rate study and prepare a simplified water-rate application seeking a 3% increase; the application and any resulting rates remain subject to further review. The discussion cited a planned $4.5 million collection-system improvement project in 2027, an estimated $500,000–$750,000 for lead-line replacements, and increased biosolids disposal costs. Council also approved a development agreement with Bernardet LLC providing a pay-as-you-go TIF incentive: 87.12% of eligible tax increment, subject to value creation, for up to 12 years, with an annual maximum payment of $46,227. No new competitive solicitation or vendor award was recorded.