Beverly · 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.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 23 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,958,957 |
| New business licenses | 4 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 722 |
| Reported crimes | 36 |
| Violent crimes | 12 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- ISLAND FURS, INCORPORATED (Limited Business License)
- MORANDS LIQUORS (Tobacco)
- Taco Bell #27900 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Addus HomeCare (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 98
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 69
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 51
- Tree Removal Inspection — 47
- Street Light Out Complaint — 34