Cambridge saw 101 building permits filed during August 17–23, 2026, spread across 78 streets. Of the 101 permits filed in Cambridge, electrical accounted for 36. Activity covered 14 trades. That figure compares with 149 the week before, a difference of -32%.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 36 |
| HVAC | 20 |
| Gas | 14 |
| Roofing | 7 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 5 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 4 |
| Asbestos | 4 |
| Building | 3 |
Streets with new filings: Alewife Brook Pkwy, Alewife Pk, Banks St, Bolton St, Unit, Broad Canal Way, Broadway, Brookline St, Cambridge St and 70 more.
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