South Shore · 2025-09
South Shore logs 90 tree debris requests in September
South Shore pulled 49 permits in September, up 14% from August, but their combined value fell 18% to $3.3 million. Most were express permits—34 of the 49—with 11 tagged for renovation or alteration. The 311 system took 1,242 service requests, down 16%, led by 90 calls for tree debris cleanup. Tree emergencies and street light outages also cracked the top five. Crime ticked up 6% to 723 incidents, though violent offenses dropped 8% to 261. No new businesses opened and none closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 49 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $3,274,554 |
| New business licenses | 18 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1242 |
| Reported crimes | 723 |
| Violent crimes | 261 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- SD BEAUTY BAR (Limited Business License)
- SD BEAUTY BAR (Limited Business License)
- ZOES ORGANIC HERBAL BLENDS (Limited Business License)
- MOBIL (Retail Food Establishment)
- DUNKIN DONUTS / BR (Retail Food Establishment)
- ME MINE & YOURS BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- TOP 10 NAILS @ SPA (Limited Business License)
- Jay's Snow Removal (Regulated Business License)
- BOOST MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- MOBIL (Filling Station)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 34
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 11
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 90
- Building Violation — 88
- Tree Emergency — 81
- Street Light Out Complaint — 75
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 72