Cambridge saw 159 building permits filed during October 5–11, 2026, spread across 108 streets. A breakdown by trade puts electrical on top with 29 of 159 permits; 18 trades appeared in the records. This week's total sits alongside 203 from the week before and a four-week average of 166.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 29 |
| Plumbing | 25 |
| Gas | 23 |
| HVAC | 16 |
| Roofing | 13 |
| Addition | 8 |
| Building | 8 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 8 |
Streets with new filings: Acorn Park Dr, Alewife Brook Pkwy, Ames St, Amory St, Unit, Antrim St, Appleton St, Bellis Cir, Binney St and 100 more.
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