Builders filed 42 permits across North Reading during the week of September 28 – October 4, 2026, led by electrical projects. Permits touched 26 streets, and the most common trade was electrical, listed on 12 of 42 filings. The weekly figure shifted -29% from the previous period; the four-week norm is 39.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 12 |
| Plumbing | 11 |
| Gas | 9 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 7 |
| HVAC | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Building | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Bishops Way, Castle Rd, Central St, Chester Rd, Crestwood Rd, Duane Dr, Elm St, Kristyn Ln and 18 more.
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