Chatham · Then vs Now
Chatham: 2025-03 vs 2026-03
A side-by-side look at how Chatham shifted between two periods.
| 2025-03 | 2026-03 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 40 | 26 | -35% |
| Construction value ($) | $705,802 | $3,340,042 | +373% |
| New business licenses | 13 | 15 | +15% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 997 | 1,175 | +18% |
| Reported crimes | 451 | 390 | -14% |
| Violent crimes | 140 | 152 | +9% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 3 | +50% |
2025-03
Chatham's 311 calls jump 60% on traffic signals, streetlights
Chatham residents filed 997 service requests in March, up 60% from February. Traffic Signal Out and Abandoned Vehicle complaints tied at 69 each, with Street Light Out close behind at 60. The city issued 40 permits, also up 60%, though their combined value fell 12% to $706k. Thirty-three permits came through the express program. Violent crime rose 25% to 140 incidents. No businesses opened or closed.
2026-03
Chatham permit value jumps to $3.3M
Chatham's permit value shot up 1,744% in March to $3.3 million, driven by 26 permits total—62% more than February. Twenty of those were express permits. New businesses included a Wingstop, a Planet Fitness, and Sandros Closet Boutique / We Poppin Balloons. Service requests climbed 13% to 1,175, with 114 tree trim requests topping the list. Violent crime rose 15% to 152 incidents. Three food establishments failed inspection, up from one the month prior.
New businesses — 2025-03
- CITGO (Retail Food Establishment)
- FOOT LOCKER #8706 (Limited Business License)
- 5 Star Taxes & Consulting Services, LLC (Limited Business License)
- NIKE RETAIL SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- CURLMIX INC. (Manufacturing Establishments)
- SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- Foot Locker #8180 (Limited Business License)
- KIDS FOOT LOCKER #48617 (Limited Business License)
- KID'S FOOT LOCKER #48618 (Limited Business License)
- H & H FAST PROPERTIES (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-03
- SANDROS CLOSET BOUTIQUE / WE POPPIN BALLOONS (Limited Business License)
- HANDYMEN ON THE SPOT LLC (Regulated Business License)
- WASHABLES DELIVERED COMPANY (Regulated Business License)
- H&R Block (Limited Business License)
- H&R BLOCK (Limited Business License)
- WINGSTOP (Retail Food Establishment)
- PLANET FITNESS (Regulated Business License)
- THE ART OF HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- JEWEL FOOD STORE #3181 (Retail Food Establishment)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #3181 (Package Goods)