The week of September 7–13, 2026 brought 25 new permit filings in South Boston, with electrical work accounting for 8 of the total. One week earlier, the count stood at 22; four weeks of filings average out to 29 per week.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 8 |
| HVAC | 3 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 3 |
| Roofing | 2 |
| Demolition | 2 |
| Plumbing | 2 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 2 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 2 |
Streets with new filings: Athens St, Columbia Rd, E Fifth St, E Fourth St, E Second St, E Third St, Emerson St, G St and 9 more.
Each permit behind these numbers is documented individually in the South Boston record at masspermits.com, with addresses, plus permit holders and declared values where the town lists them.
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