Building-permit filings across 70 Massachusetts communities for the week of September 7–13, 2026, compared with the week before. Compiled from municipal permit records by masspermits.com.
Top 5 towns by week-over-week increase in permit filings (minimum 8 permits).
Permits filed last week — spike towns highlighted in green.
Trade mix across all permits filed last week.
Largest projects by declared valuation. Street numbers withheld for privacy.
| Town | Street | Trade | Work | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | W Main St | Roofing | Erect | $55,484,280 |
| Dorchester | Alpha Rd | New Construction | Erect | $850,000 |
| Dorchester | Bowdoin St | Solar | Solar Panels | $269,715 |
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