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Permits filed in Salem for the week of July 20–26, 2026: 67, versus 26 the week prior. Contractors in 7 trades filed permits over the week; building topped the list at 23 of 67. The weekly figure shifted +158% from the previous period; the four-week norm is 13.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Building | 23 |
| Electrical | 22 |
| Plumbing | 11 |
| Gas | 8 |
| HVAC | 1 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 1 |
| Demolition | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Abbott Street, Allen Street, Auburn Road, Barnes Road, Bay View Avenue, Beaver Street, Becket Street, Boston Street and 41 more.
For the week of July 20–26, 2026, every Salem filing is logged in full at masspermits.com, down to owner and project value.
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