Municipal records show 148 building permits filed in Newton during the week of July 13–19, 2026. Contractors in 9 trades filed permits over the week; building topped the list at 37 of 148. The weekly figure shifted +80% from the previous period; the four-week norm is 47.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Building | 37 |
| Plumbing | 27 |
| HVAC | 17 |
| Roofing | 15 |
| Gas | 14 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 14 |
| Electrical | 13 |
| Demolition | 7 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Adella Ave, Albemarle Rd, Arapahoe Rd, Arlington St, Ascenta Ter, Auburn St, Auburndale Ave and 95 more.
From building work to the rest of the list, each Newton permit is recorded with its address, owner, and project value at masspermits.com.
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