Beverly · 2024-08
Beverly permit value doubles despite fewer projects
Beverly pulled 22 permits in August, down a third from July, but their total value hit $808,367—more than double the prior month. Fifteen were express permits, five for renovation work. Residents filed 725 service requests, down 40 percent, with tree debris cleanup (86 calls) and garbage cart issues (73) leading the list. Crime dropped 21 percent to 93 incidents, violent offenses down slightly to 14. One food establishment failed inspection. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 22 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $808,367 |
| New business licenses | 9 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 725 |
| Reported crimes | 93 |
| Violent crimes | 14 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- MORE FLAVORS AND TEAS CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHADYSNOBS BEAUTY BAR (Limited Business License)
- OHANA ICE & TREATS (Retail Food Establishment)
- d s c vision corner (Limited Business License)
- Freeway Insurance (Limited Business License)
- BANI'S BEETS (Retail Food Establishment)
- LOLA BELLE LLC (Limited Business License)
- THE FLOWER BAR, INC. (Limited Business License)
- OHANA ICE & TREATS (Special Event Food)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 15
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 86
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 73
- Street Light Out Complaint — 51
- Tree Removal Inspection — 48
- Tree Emergency — 48