Beverly · Then vs Now
Beverly: 2025-04 vs 2026-04
A side-by-side look at how Beverly shifted between two periods.
| 2025-04 | 2026-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 22 | 23 | +5% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,250,908 | $1,958,957 | +57% |
| New business licenses | 15 | 4 | -73% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 647 | 722 | +12% |
| Reported crimes | 67 | 36 | -46% |
| Violent crimes | 22 | 12 | -45% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 1 | -67% |
2025-04
Beverly permit value jumps to $1.25M on renovation work
Permits in Beverly more than doubled in value in April, hitting $1.25 million — up 163% from March's $475k. The neighborhood logged 22 permits, with 11 filed through the express program and 10 for renovations or alterations. Crime dropped nearly 25%, from 89 incidents to 67, though violent offenses held roughly steady at 22. Service requests ticked down 6% to 647, led by garbage cart maintenance (63 calls) and pothole complaints (53). Three food establishments failed inspections, compared to zero the month prior.
2026-04
Beverly permit value jumps to $1.96 million
Permit value in Beverly shot up 319% in April, hitting just under $2 million compared to $468k the month before. The neighborhood pulled 23 permits, up from 16, with 19 filed under the express program. Four businesses opened: Island Furs, Morands Liquors, a Taco Bell, and Addus HomeCare. Crime dropped by a third—36 incidents versus 57 in March, with violent offenses falling from 19 to 12. Residents filed 722 service requests, nearly flat with last month. Potholes led the list at 98 calls, followed by garbage cart issues and tree debris cleanup.
New businesses — 2025-04
- LONDON DIOR LLC (Limited Business License)
- RATANA'S HAND CARWASH (Limited Business License)
- STARBUCKS COFFEE #10905 (Retail Food Establishment)
- MORANDS LIQUORS (Package Goods)
- TAMOR HAIR SALON / TAMOR DAY AND WELLNESS SPA (Regulated Business License)
- NANCY'S HOME CARE (Limited Business License)
- MORANDS LIQUORS (Tobacco)
- THE PLANERA GROUP (Regulated Business License)
- SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- de Vine Design (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2026-04
- ISLAND FURS, INCORPORATED (Limited Business License)
- MORANDS LIQUORS (Tobacco)
- Taco Bell #27900 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Addus HomeCare (Limited Business License)