Town of Hudson Public Works Department

09/10/2026

⚠💦- UPDATE WATER MAIN BREAK COLLINS DR ⚠💦
The water main break on Collins Drive has been repaired, and all water service has been stored.
We appreciate the patience of residents in the affected area and extend our thanks to the DPW crew for their hard work in resolving this issue.

09/09/2026

To all excavation contractors:

All approved plans and permits issued by the various departments, committees and boards in the Town of Hudson require the use and maintenance of erosion control barriers(ECB) when excavating.

Erosion control prevent sediment discharges from your sites. At a minimum, ECB should be installed:

At the base, around steep slopes,
At the base of exposed soils,
Around stock piles,
Within Catch basins
At construction entrances and outlets (rip rap)
Along sidewalk and street edges
On Catch basins / storm drains
Before wetlands, rivers and streams

Visit our website at https://www.townofhudson.org/stormwater and click on Education and Outreach and click on 'Developers Brochure' to review dos and donts of ECB installations.

09/06/2026

08/17/2026

💦⚠ UPDATE # 2 - WATER MAIN BREAK ⚠💦
The water main break at Central and Coolidge Streets has been fully repaired, and all water service has now been restored. We appreciate the patience of residents in the affected area and extend our thanks to our DPW crew for their hard work and dedication in resolving this issue.

08/13/2026

✂️🎀 You’re Invited! 🚛

The Town of Hudson Department of Public Works is excited to invite the community to a Public Works Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating our facility at 1 Municipal Drive!

This celebration is especially meaningful as we mark one year since the DPW moved into our new facility. It’s hard to believe it has already been a year! We’re excited to celebrate this milestone, the new home of the DPW, and the dedicated employees who work every day to keep Hudson moving.

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 1 Municipal Drive, Hudson, MA

Come celebrate with us, take a look at the facility, and help us officially mark this exciting milestone for the Town of Hudson Department of Public Works!

We hope to see you there!

08/05/2026

To all residents and business owners in Hudson MA

Why grass clippings are a problem:

• Clogging: Grass clippings and leaves can block storm drains and sewer pipes, leading to localized flooding and drainage issues.
• Nutrient Pollution: When yard waste decomposes in waterways, it releases nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which can cause excessive algae growth (algal blooms).
• Algal Blooms: Algal blooms can deplete oxygen levels in the water, harming fish and other aquatic life.
• Harmful Chemicals: Yard waste can also carry harmful chemicals like fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, which can further pollute waterways.

What to do instead:

• Bag or compost: Collect grass clippings and leaves in bags for curbside yard debris collection or compost them in your backyard.
• Mulch: Use a mulching mower to chop clippings into smaller pieces that can be returned to the lawn as a natural fertilizer.
• Leave clippings on the lawn: Grass clippings can decompose and return nutrients to the soil, acting as a natural fertilizer.
• Don't blow into the street: Avoid blowing or raking yard waste into streets or storm drains.

What's the problem with fertilizers?

Fertilizer is a "growing" problem for lakes, rivers, and streams, especially if it's not used carefully. If you use too much fertilizer or apply it at the wrong time, it can easily wash off your lawn or garden into storm drains and then flow into lakes or streams. Just like in your garden, fertilizer in lakes and streams makes plants grow. In water bodies, extra fertilizer can mean extra algae and aquatic plant growth. Too much algae causes water quality problems and makes boating, fishing, and swimming unpleasant. As algae decay, it uses up oxygen in the water that fish and other wildlife need.

Clean Water Tips:
How can you fertilize and help keep our waters clean?
• Use fertilizer sparingly. Many plants don't need as much fertilizer or need it as often as you might think.
• Don't fertilize before a rain storm.
• Consider using organic fertilizers. They release nutrients more slowly.

Visit our website at https://www.townofhudson.org/stormwater and click on Education and Outreach for more information.

07/29/2026

***UPDATE: Pup and owner have been reuinited***

Dog found loose on Pope St. anyone missing this friendly pup?

We’ve got him safe in our office and have notified animal control.

07/24/2026

***UPDATE: water service has been restored!***

💦⚠WATER MAIN BREAK⚠💦

Water Main Break at Causeway St and Collins Drive. Unfortunately, water service will need to be shut off during the repairs and this will affect all of Collins Drive. Crews are currently on site and hope to have repairs done ASAP.

Thank you for your patience!