Permit volume in North Reading reached 43 for August 24–30, 2026, against a four-week average of 42. The largest share of activity came from renovation/remodel contractors, who filed 15 of the 43 permits recorded across 28 streets. The previous week's tally was 21, making for a week-over-week change of +105%.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Renovation/Remodel | 15 |
| Gas | 8 |
| HVAC | 7 |
| Electrical | 6 |
| Plumbing | 4 |
| Building | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Abbott Rd, Belmont Ln, Brassie Way, Cedar St, Central St, Chipper Ln, Cold Spring Rd, Concord St and 20 more.
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