Permit volume in Charlestown reached 17 for August 3–9, 2026, against a four-week average of 22. Among the 17 filings, electrical was the leader with 5, and the work reached addresses on 14 streets. That's -37% compared with the prior week, when the count was 27.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 5 |
| Plumbing | 4 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 2 |
| HVAC | 2 |
| Addition | 1 |
| Roofing | 1 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 1 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Albion Pl, Constellation Wh, Constitution Rd, Eighth St, Essex St, First Av, Henley St, Lawnwood Pl and 6 more.
This brief covers totals. The individual Charlestown filings, with addresses, plus permit holders and declared values where the town lists them, are listed at masspermits.com.
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