Beverly · 2025-01
Beverly permit value jumps to $660k on fewer projects
Beverly pulled 10 permits in January worth $660,000 total, a 254% jump in dollar value despite 23% fewer permits than December. Six were express permits; two covered renovation work. Residents filed 70 requests for the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program, more than any other 311 category. Street lights out drew 46 complaints. Crime dropped 14% to 71 incidents, with violent offenses down slightly to 13. Two food establishments failed inspections. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 10 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $660,224 |
| New business licenses | 13 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 443 |
| Reported crimes | 71 |
| Violent crimes | 13 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- VILLAGE CRUISE & TRAVEL INC (Limited Business License)
- XO BEAUTIQUE LLC (Limited Business License)
- Naja Lerus Photography (Limited Business License)
- BLESSINGS HAIR CAFE (Limited Business License)
- RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- 7-ELEVEN #33758 C (Tobacco)
- 7-ELEVEN #33758 C (Retail Food Establishment)
- RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB (Retail Food Establishment)
- RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB (Regulated Business License)
- Jansons Drive In (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 6
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Request — 70
- Street Light Out Complaint — 46
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 33
- No Water Complaint — 24
- Check for Leak — 23