Filing activity in Salem spanned 5 trades during the week of July 13–19, 2026, producing 63 permits in total. Measured by volume, building ranked first among the week's trades, responsible for 17 of 63 permits spread over 43 streets. One week earlier, the count stood at 13; four weeks of filings average out to 10 per week.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Building | 17 |
| Plumbing | 17 |
| Electrical | 16 |
| Gas | 9 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 4 |
Streets with new filings: Abbott Street, Appleby Road, Arthur Street, Barstow Street, Brentwood Avenue, Bridge Street, Broad Street, Butler Street and 35 more.
Anyone bidding work in Salem can check the full filings, owners and project values included, at masspermits.com.
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