Week-over-week permit volume in Charlestown moved -46%, with 13 filings recorded during August 31 – September 6, 2026. Measured by volume, plumbing ranked first among the week's trades, responsible for 4 of 13 permits spread over 10 streets. For context, Charlestown has averaged 24 permits a week over the past month; the prior week's total was 24.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Plumbing | 4 |
| Electrical | 3 |
| Roofing | 3 |
| Gas | 1 |
| HVAC | 1 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Bartlett St, Harvard St, Holden Ro, Lyndeboro St, Main St, Monument Sq, Park St, Russell St and 2 more.
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