Contractors pulled 63 permits in Watertown over the week of July 13–19, 2026, a +110% change from the previous week. A breakdown by trade puts building on top with 27 of 63 permits; 5 trades appeared in the records. For context, Watertown has averaged 14 permits a week over the past month; the prior week's total was 30.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Building | 27 |
| Plumbing | 16 |
| Electrical | 14 |
| Gas | 5 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Adams Street, Angela Lane, Arsenal Street, Arsenal Way, Arsenal Yards Boulevard, Bancroft Street, Barbara Terrace, Bigelow Avenue and 37 more.
Beyond the +110% change on the prior week, the Watertown record itself, with addresses, owners, and values, sits at masspermits.com.
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