The building department in North Reading took in 59 permit applications during September 21–27, 2026, compared with 31 over the prior seven days. Measured by volume, renovation/remodel ranked first among the week's trades, responsible for 17 of 59 permits spread over 39 streets. Recent weeks have averaged 35 permits; this week's count marks a +90% change from the seven days prior.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Renovation/Remodel | 17 |
| Electrical | 15 |
| Plumbing | 9 |
| Building | 7 |
| HVAC | 6 |
| Gas | 5 |
Streets with new filings: Angel Rd, Bridle Way, Burroughs Rd, Castle Rd, Central St, Charles St, Cleek Ct, Colonial Hill Dr and 31 more.
From renovation/remodel work to the rest of the list, each North Reading permit is recorded with its address, owner, and project value at masspermits.com.
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