Contractors pulled 39 permits in Brighton over the week of September 28 – October 4, 2026, a +70% change from the previous week. Measured by volume, electrical ranked first among the week's trades, responsible for 12 of 39 permits spread over 29 streets. A week earlier, Brighton recorded 23. The average over the past four weeks is 30.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 12 |
| Plumbing | 5 |
| Roofing | 4 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 3 |
| HVAC | 3 |
| Demolition | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Gas | 2 |
Streets with new filings: Atkins St, Beacon St, Boulevard Te, Brayton Rd, Brooks St, Cambridge St, Chestnut Hill Av, Commonwealth Av and 21 more.
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