Beverly · 2025-05
Beverly's 311 calls nearly double on tree debris
Beverly logged 1,261 service requests in May, up 95% from April, driven almost entirely by storm cleanup. Residents filed 292 tree debris removal requests and 258 tree emergencies—together accounting for nearly half of all 311 calls. Permits climbed 23% to 27, with $1.5 million in declared work. Nineteen of those were express permits, suggesting minor repairs rather than major projects. Violent crime dropped 32%, from 22 incidents to 15. Overall crime ticked up slightly to 74 cases. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 27 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,509,735 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1261 |
| Reported crimes | 74 |
| Violent crimes | 15 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- PARTY R UZ (Limited Business License)
- Walgreens # 07250 (Tobacco)
- OLEANDER & ARTESIAN LLC (Limited Business License)
- CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL (Retail Food Establishment)
- WALGREENS #04306 (Tobacco)
- NANCY'S HOME CARE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 292
- Tree Emergency — 258
- Tree Removal Inspection — 82
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 73
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 58