The water feud between Akron and Hudson seems to be coming to an amicable end.
The two communities said Tuesday that they are putting their longstanding water dispute behind them while continuing to work on a service and tax-sharing agreement.
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, who has been in office for only about a month, met with Hudson leaders on Monday to talk about the water issues.
Hudson spokeswoman Jody Roberts said Hudson officials are encouraged that the mayor met with them so early in his administration.
“It expresses to us that he values this and sees the importance of bringing it to a resolution,” she said. “We really want to work out a solution that benefits both of us.”
During the meeting, Horrigan also pledged to allow new customers to tap into the Akron water lines while the deal is being finalized.
“Allowing these customers to connect to our water system will provide Hudson residents and businesses with the water they need, while at the same time generating additional water revenue for the city of Akron,” he said in a news release.
About 1,500 Hudson customers get water from Akron.
Akron and Hudson had a prickly relationship under former Mayor Don Plusquellic. At one point, Akron declared a moratorium on new water service in Hudson.
Then in late 2014, Akron announced it was adding a $17.76 monthly surcharge for each residential customer.
Hudson responded by filing a lawsuit over the surcharge. The suit was dismissed but has been appealed.
Rick Armon can be reached at 330-996- 3569 or rarmon@thebeaconjournal.com.